Books out there on long ears?

Chic · 12-18-2007, 03:41 PM

I'm doing a bit of research and thought my HT friends could help...

In an age when books are becoming obsolete I was tossing the idea around of writing a book on donkeys. At first I was thinking of doing a basic care and breeding book but as I got to looking there are a few out on the market already. But I haven't really found one with good, big color pictures and baby donks are just so cute... how could anyone pass up a book with baby donks in it? And why isn't there one out there already? or is there?

Anyone know of a book about donkeys with some really good pics? Would you buy it if there was one? What type of book (with what info) would you like to see? Hypothetically speaking of course.

Anyone?

Chic · 12-20-2007, 08:48 AM

Anyone?

Mule Fool · 12-20-2007, 02:52 PM

I don't have time to check this right now, but I've seen various books about donkeys advertised in Mules & More and Western Mule. SOunds likefrom the questions on this board people would be interested in especially knowing how they are different to handle from a horse. Oh, and maybe some pictures of Plushie.

AlbertaGirl · 12-20-2007, 08:08 PM

I only have the one donkey, so I'm not sure if I would buy a donkey book, but if you ever write one, I just might!

I'd like to see info on more donkey-specific training, their thought processes, tack fitting, illnesses that affect donkeys, donkey facts, etc.

Is there a Donkeys For Dummies book yet?

AllUpHill · 12-21-2007, 04:31 AM

I bought "Donkey Training with Crystal Ward" the training DVD a while back and it had some fun and useful information on it. It was not terribly in depth but it had some good points. And it was funny at times too. EX: She says something like, "Training should be done in a quiet place where all your attention can be focused" and allof a sudden several donkeys start breying really loudly and she is hard to hear. It made me chuckle.

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12-18-2007, 03:41 PM
Chic Long Yearling Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,208	Books out there on long ears? I'm doing a bit of research and thought my HT friends could help... In an age when books are becoming obsolete I was tossing the idea around of writing a book on donkeys. At first I was thinking of doing a basic care and breeding book but as I got to looking there are a few out on the market already. But I haven't really found one with good, big color pictures and baby donks are just so cute... how could anyone pass up a book with baby donks in it? And why isn't there one out there already? or is there? Anyone know of a book about donkeys with some really good pics? Would you buy it if there was one? What type of book (with what info) would you like to see? Hypothetically speaking of course. Anyone? __________________ Jewlery For Your HorseThe Kelley Square "I cannot do everything, but I can do something; and because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do." Edward Hale Last edited by Chic : 12-19-2007 at 11:03 AM.

12-20-2007, 08:48 AM
Chic Long Yearling Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,208	Anyone? __________________ Jewlery For Your HorseThe Kelley Square "I cannot do everything, but I can do something; and because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do." Edward Hale

12-20-2007, 02:52 PM
Mule Fool Started Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington State Posts: 2,283	I don't have time to check this right now, but I've seen various books about donkeys advertised in Mules & More and Western Mule. SOunds likefrom the questions on this board people would be interested in especially knowing how they are different to handle from a horse. Oh, and maybe some pictures of Plushie.

12-20-2007, 08:08 PM
AlbertaGirl Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 3,259	I only have the one donkey, so I'm not sure if I would buy a donkey book, but if you ever write one, I just might! I'd like to see info on more donkey-specific training, their thought processes, tack fitting, illnesses that affect donkeys, donkey facts, etc. Is there a Donkeys For Dummies book yet? __________________ Some people say horses don't have a sense of humor... they obviously haven't met mine yet ;o)

12-21-2007, 04:31 AM
AllUpHill Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: US Posts: 651	I bought "Donkey Training with Crystal Ward" the training DVD a while back and it had some fun and useful information on it. It was not terribly in depth but it had some good points. And it was funny at times too. EX: She says something like, "Training should be done in a quiet place where all your attention can be focused" and allof a sudden several donkeys start breying really loudly and she is hard to hear. It made me chuckle.