Stage 1: Donkey care induction day

Donkey with welfare adviser

This one-day training course combines the latest knowledge about caring for donkeys with practical hands-on experience.

The day will help you decide if donkeys are suitable for your home and what to expect when they arrive. It has been designed to help you feel more confident about looking after and handling your donkeys.

The care of a donkey differs significantly from the care of horses, so it's important to learn about donkeys' specific needs.

This course is a great introduction to the wonderful world of donkeys.

The course will include:

  • Stable and pasture management
  • Signs of ill health
  • Feeding
  • Grooming
  • Handling

This course is a minimum requirement for anyone wishing to rehome donkeys from The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland.

If you are interested in attending one of the courses, please contact us.

Course availability

There are currently no training courses available.