Events

Summer Visiting Hours

Open May 3 to Sept 1 - Fri, Sat & Sundays; 10:30am - 3:30pm

Join us for our Visitor Season!

Visitor Open Hours – Drop In
May 3 – September 1, 2024
Friday, Saturday & Sundays
10:30 am – 3:30 pm
(last entry at 3:00 pm)

All the Donkeys here at the Refuge are looking forward to warmer weather and visitors!  We hope to see you in the summer for a visit if you are in our area.

Please note we are not able to accommodate visitors on days we are not open to the public as these days are required for Donkey Care and Farm Maintenance tasks.  We kindly ask that visitors adhere to the visiting schedule.  Thank you for your support!

Farrier Class

September (Exact date TBD)

This year we have received many calls and emails from Donkey Caretakers looking for Farrier Services in their area.
Due to this issue, in September 2024 we will be offering a class for current Donkey Caretakers or Farriers to learn from Farrier Jim here at the Refuge.  Jim has been trimming the Donkeys for over 10 years, and has many more years of experience as a horse farrier as well.  If you can’t find a farrier in your area, we would strongly recommend that you attend the class and learn how to trim your Donkey’s hooves yourself. 

We will cover handling, behavioural issues during trimming, how to balance and correct a damaged hoof, identifying and treating seedy toe and other common issues, as well as what tools you will need.  This hands-on class will demonstrate good trimming technique and you will have an opportunity to ask questions about your own donkeys hoof issues.

If you are interested in taking this class, please make sure you are subscribed to the e-bray for updates!