donkeys and kids

During the school holidays the donkeys have been entertaining many children. In fact they went on a summer camp for a week in the middle of July where they were petted and fussed over by a fantastic group of kids, who learnt about many aspects of donkey care and handling. They were in the capable hands of Piers Clifford who used to work donkeys at Ruskin Mill. Piers walked from Westley farm in Chalford, all the way to Horsley with Teddy and Chester, who apparantly enjoyed the trek. When the donkeys returned to Westley farm a week later they had grown and developed well from the experience. Chester will allow his back feet to be picked up(before he would kick), and Teddy can now be ridden. And to top it all, Piers has made us a fantastic harness from cow hide that we can attach panniers to.