Hope, The Wild Burro Place

04/20/2025

Happy Easter ✝️
May your Easter be filled with joy, love, and new beginnings
“He is not here, He has risen just as he said” Matthew 28:6

02/27/2025

If anyone is needing a stall for Black Canyon Donkey Derby last call is Monday by 10:00 am

Jaclynn Greer
at Deep Canyon Ranch is working hard to build some extra pens/stalls and is almost full! Be sure to reach out to her NOW if you are needing a stall reservation

Also, a reminder to everyone, including stall rental people, please remember to bring your own water buckets 🪣

We are so excited to see everyone there!
Safe travels!

02/08/2025

The donkey: Faithful. Loyal. Humble ❤️

02/06/2025

Check out the awesome news video made for our upcoming Black Canyon Donkey Derby

Somehow I was 🤪 crazy enough to say YES two years in a row to taking over and becoming the new race director, but I must say, this sure is one FUN event! 🤩

Mark your calendars and come check it out! We’ll have vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, and more for spectators to enjoy!

Last year we had close to 100 donkeys there! Come join the fun!

Click the video below to watch 🤩

02/04/2025

Please share 😁

It’s time to sign up for Black Canyon Donkey Derby

First 70 entries guaranteed a shirt and SWAG bag. T-shirt sizes not guaranteed after February 12th

Follow the link for sign-up information, schedule of events, and more!

https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/BlackCanyonCity/BlackCanyonDonkeyDerby2024

01/18/2025

We are going to see neglect in equine continue to skyrocket, and we the people, need to somehow find a way to take a stand. The cost of care for these animals has increased so drastically that people can no longer afford to care for them anymore, me included. Equine have always been considered “livestock” (they were a way of life & therefore vet bills were rung up in a different category), from my understanding, I need to do more research on what I keep hearing, up until recently they’ve become considered a “luxury pet” and that has drastically changed the charges you see at the veterinary office. A visit and treatment that used to cost around $300 is now almost $900! I was SHOCKED when I saw my bill for a treatment I’ve done before. People who have owned equine forever are quickly realizing we cannot afford to treat and care for these animals anymore. Animals who need treatment will no longer receive it because the average person can’t afford to do it. Regular vet visits for routine care will happen less and less. Neglect will continue to increase. Not to mention the cost of hay has tripled in the last 5-7 years.
We wonder why we are seeing neglect more and more?

12/26/2024

How’s everyone feeling after Christmas?
I hope it was a great day for all and can finish out 2024 with a bang! 💥

12/22/2024

It’s time to get thinking about the upcoming Black Canyon Donkey Derby! If anyone is looking to make some last minute 2024 donations, we could use your help (or can donate after the new year for 2025 taxes)! Because of our amazing sponsors, we are able to hold the 5th annual event and this one is going to be bigger and better than ever! We are looking for sponsors and swag bag item donations! This is a wonderful opportunity to help spread the word about donkeys and how incredible they truly are 💖 🫏
See the RunSignUp Link for more information

https://runsignup.com/Race/AZ/BlackCanyonCity/BlackCanyonDonkeyDerby2024

12/17/2024

It’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎄
Have a beautiful week

12/12/2024

Who’s a wooly burrito?
She’s got her “Brillo Pad” winter coat growing now

12/08/2024

“Be still and know that I am God”
Psalm 46:10

12/02/2024

This is a wonderful article written by Megan Hensley the Holistic Hooves • The Donkey Farrier
Worth reading!

When winter rolls around, or the rain starts falling, donkey owners often wonder: Should I blanket my donkey? While it’s true that donkeys are hardy animals, they come with unique needs that set them apart from other equines. Let’s break down the facts so you can make the best decision for you....

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁
From, Buffalo 🦬

11/15/2024

Hello everyone!
I am partnering with Megan Hensley as an affiliate to help get more donkeys around the world the proper hoof care that they deserve! Too many donkeys are not receiving hoof care and living in serious states of neglect. Megan's online class offers donkey owners the opportunity to take trimming into their own hands. Too often we hear stories that horse farriers are not willing to take on donkeys, or do not have the education to trim donkeys correctly, leading to donkey owners being left without options. Megan Hensley is an amazing teacher and her class is worth taking for all donkey owners!
Up until Cyber Monday, December 2nd, if you use my affiliate link below, you will receive a 40% discount on your cost! You can pay in full, or in 6 payments.

Let's help spread the word and get donkeys the hoof care that they deserve!
Please use this affiliate link for more information:
https://www.donkeyhooves.com/hope

11/15/2024

I’m happy to see the program coming back 🙌
Forever Branded

We're excited to announce we've signed five new partnership agreements with organizations in California, Oregon, Texas and Washington to support our efforts to train and place more wild horses and burros into good homes.

Forever Branded is our new nation-wide partner supporting efforts across the country to find more good homes for wild horses and burros. Its Branded Partnerships program will establish a network of equine trainers to train and gentle wild horses and burros for adoption. Branded Adoption Centers will be located across the country and provide adoption opportunities for local communities. Forever Branded will also host annual events to showcase the trainability of the animals and build a community of trainers willing to share best practices.

We're also partnering with Teens And Oregon Mustangs, Meeker Mustang Makeover, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Wild Horse Program and MYWY - Mustang Yearlings/Washington Youth to assist with education and outreach, training animals and placing wild horses and burros into private care in their local communities.

Together, these partnerships could help place approximately 11,000 additional wild horses and burros over and above the BLM’s existing adoption program, saving taxpayers approx. $160 million. We look forward to working with all of our new and existing partners to support our mission of managing healthy wild horses and burros on healthy public rangelands.

Learn more ➡ https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-awards-25-million-accelerate-wild-horse-and-burro-training-and-adoptions