Free Donkey Care workshops
Whether you are an experienced equine owner, have newly acquired donkeys or are thinking of purchasing one of our four-legged friends - this workshop is for you! Don't miss this opportunity to challenge your thinking, boost your donkey knowledge and meet like-minded people. Everything you learn can be taken home and used in your individual environment with your own donkeys.

Topics include:

Quality of Life - How do we assess quality of life? What are the implications of this? Includes the importance of the basic welfare of donkeys and their health needs.

Feeding & Nutrition - How much should my donkey eat? How should I manage my donkey's obesity? Includes basic rules of feeding, dieting and guidelines for elderly donkeys.

Basic Foot Care -Tips and advice on keeping your donkey's hooves happy and how to prepare for stress-free farrier visits!

This workshop is being held throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales in 2007 and it's completely free to attend! Simply contact the Welfare & Advice Team today on 01395 578222 for more details / to book your place.

2007 dates & venues: Dawn Vincent - Public Relations Officer, The Donkey Sanctuary. Telephone: 01395 573097, Mobile: 07970 927778 (inc. evenings & weekends).

PS. Don't forget to include International Donkey Week 2007 (8th to 15th May) in your diary - it's a great opportunity to raise awareness about donkeys!

21st April - Leeds.

12th & 13th May - Northern Ireland.

2nd June - Hampshire.

9th & 10th June - Scotland.

21st June - Essex.

14th & 15th September - Derbyshire.

19th September - Devon.

21st September - Cwmbran.

13th October - Manchester