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Hope, The Wild Burro Place

Connecting human with donkey! Training Lessons Adoption Hoof Trimming
From holding pens 2 good homes
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11/01/2024

Friday afternoon feels like heaven
The bestest girls living their best lives
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10/11/2024

Thank you ❤️

From Student to Professional Trimmer: Juliana Landenburg's Inspiring Journey

I still remember my phone call with Juliana over two years ago, when she was deciding whether to join my online course with group coaching. She told me she only planned to trim her own donkeys and those that came in for tip training... ha ha!

Within just a few weeks of class, I could see her natural talent and passion shining through. I remember saying, "Juliana, you should really consider becoming a professional trimmer."

After completing my course she was hooked on hooves, and sought additional training to deepen her skills, allowing her to serve more donkeys in need.

Juliana's journey from rescuing donkeys to becoming a skilled donkey hoof trimmer is nothing short of inspiring. Now, her gentle and knowledgeable approach benefits many in the Verde Valley area of Arizona, making a significant impact on donkey welfare.

Juliana is truly a champion for donkeys, and I couldn't be happier for her and all the donkeys she touches!

Check out this article to read the full story: https://www.flagstaffbusinessnews.com/from-rescue-to-footcare-barefoot-trimmer-helps-donkeys-take-the-next-step/

10/11/2024

Juliana Ladenburg never expected to become known as the “Barefoot Trimmer.” What started as a mission to rescue wild b***os has turned into a lifelong passion, leading her to Prescott’s Hope, The Wild B***o Place, where she earned her unique title and reputation for helping donkeys find their ...

09/21/2024

I think we are going to call her Maple 🍁
Maple stays with the “red” color name that she came with, plus maple trees are one of my favorites. Maples represent seasons of change.
Reminds us of the changing seasons in our own lives and embracing change as part of His plan. Just as the Maple tree endures through the changing seasons, so too can we withstand the trials and tribulations that come our way.
Maple 🍁 Beauty, Strength, & Resilience
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09/16/2024

When you’re feeling stumped, phone a friend!!
In the world of equine, I find that too often there is this level of “competition” amongst other equine enthusiasts; whether it be various trainers, hoof care care providers, disciplines, even amongst riders of the same discipline. What it is, is called pride. People’s pride gets in the way and they’re too proud to think someone else might have another option that could possibly work better for a particular situation. I for one, am not ashamed to humble myself and ask for help when I feel stumped, whether it’s training or trimming, or something I’m not getting within the saddle, I have many folks who I reach out to and ask for help. It takes a village to do right by these animals and there is not one correct way of doing things. We all come from various backgrounds, education, and experiences.
Darlin’ has some of the most structurally weak hooves that I’ve ever seen. Every aspect of her hoof structure is just weak, and therefore, she never grows a beautiful donkey hoof. is an extremely knowledgeable and well educated hoof care professional who came today to trim Darlin so that I could get a different set of eyes on her feet and hopefully give some different perspectives to improving her hooves. Cristina Bel Winemiller has some great ideas of building temporary “prosthetic heels” to see if we can reverse her negative palmar angle on her hind feet and encourage correct growth. Stay tuned to see if we do this!
I wish more people in the equine world would come together and collaborate with one another. It truly is what’s in the best interest for these animals ❤️
Thank you Hometown Hoofcare

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09/13/2024

I am beyond grateful for this donkey coming into my life right at the most perfect time and need
He knows the desires of our hearts ❤️

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08/19/2024

It’s Monday! A new day, a new week, many adventures ahead
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08/13/2024

Rise and shine Tuesday is here
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08/11/2024

It’s incredible to watch a donkey change as they bond and build trust over the years. One of the things that I’ve always said about owning donkeys and mules compared to horses is how loyal they become to their people. I would joke that horses are more like golden retrievers, anyone can pet them (or ride), they’ll go anywhere with anyone, but with a donkey or mule, that’s not always the case, they’re more like a blue heeler. They want to check your resume, build trust, and know you’re worth their time. This donkey was once a wild/feral b***o. She was gathered because of lack of food and water resources in her area for the number of b***os who lived there and was literally a skeleton of bones she was so skinny from starvation. She was a tougher one to gentle because of how nervous and shy she was. People terrified her. The kids weren’t even able to go near her pen without her bolting to the far end of it. Once getting her haltered, she’d try to bolt away on lead rope. She took a great deal of time training. She definitely still has mild “stranger danger” fears and she’s still nervous in many situations, but this girl has become incredibly loyal to us. She loves her human children dearly and is beginning to become a trusty trail riding b***o.
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07/25/2024

Vacation Boarders
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07/17/2024

It’s all about the ears
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07/12/2024

Sometimes you pick an animal, and sometimes they pick you
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07/09/2024

She sure is a looker when she’s all slicked out 😍
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06/30/2024

Anastasia Faith Pickles, you are beginning to look all grown up. Have a beautiful Sunday
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06/22/2024

“No friendship is an accident”
- O. Henry
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06/10/2024

Darlin’ showing Pickles the ropes out on trail.
Having a well-broke, seasoned saddle donkey makes breaking colts so much easier 🙌 Allowing young equine to independently work through situations is so important. Ponying her along out on rides teaches her so much: For starters, SOFTNESS! Pickles can hang and drag on that rope, but with an experienced, well-broke saddle donkey, I can dally that rope on my saddle horn and allow Pickles to work through her own pressure and release. This allows her to think through it independently without me doing anything. Taking her out on trail with a seasoned animal also teaches her that things aren’t scary. If I can do it, so can you 💪 It gives these young minds a chance to work through temper tantrums, build confidence, and become independent problem solvers.
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06/08/2024

Big yawn 🥱 silly baby!
First day in a halter for Onyx
Happy Saturday
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06/03/2024

Good morning! Have a great week!
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06/02/2024

4 weeks old!
Onyx: symbolizing strength, perseverance, and the ability to overcome challenges.
Onyx’s mom came in as a last minute emergency situation. She’s only a baby herself and should never have been exposed to being bred so young. We had no idea she was pregnant until 4 days before giving birth 😳 SURPRISE!!!
Onyx was a little guy at birth, had some struggles learning to nurse, and just seemed a little weak overall for the first 24-48 hours. Today, he’s more than doubled in size, is strong, healthy, and full of personality 🙌
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05/27/2024

Home of the free because of the brave 🇺🇸
Memorial Day, to remind us of our soldiers’ sacrifices, both past and present. Simply put, to say THANK YOU
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05/10/2024

Doesn’t everyone carry around a baby donkey 🤣
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05/09/2024

“A smile is a language everybody understands. It costs nothing but creates much. It happens fast but its memory may last forever. Keep smiling”
-Unknown
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05/08/2024

These two needed some special names:
Momma will be “Wind in the Willows” We will call her Willow but we picked this full name for a few reasons. “Wind” is the nickname of my client who was hospitalized due to a degenerative liver disease. If it were not for her becoming unconscious and being hospitalized, this donkey would not have ended up being here. What an unexpected event 😔 I wanted to name the donkey after Wind because of the unique and special story that goes with her being adopted by us, and her owner truly loved her. We picked Willow because “the willow tree often symbolizes flexibility & adaptability. Many therefore see it for its ability to withstand hardships. The willow tree is also seen as a survivor and a symbol of rebirth”
Baby we will call him “Onyx”
This name was suggested because of its meaning:
“Its deep black color is associated with the night, symbolizing strength, perseverance, and the ability to overcome challenges”
These two donkeys have a pretty special story and we felt they needed names with meaning ❤️
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05/07/2024

Please welcome this new little guy into the world!
Born 5-6-24 @ 11:15pm
What a whirlwind the past week & a half has been 🤪
For those who don’t know the story, a client of mine was looking for a new mammoth donkey after having to say goodbye to her old arthritic donkey, who was incredibly special. She had found this “yearling mammoth” from a so-called breeder in Virginia. Had her shipped here to AZ, only to find out this donkey was not in good condition. Her feet had never been trimmed, she had extreme thrush & rolled hoof walls, to the point of almost crippling her on her hind end, she was pooping live round worms, was matted and covered in f***s & filth, and was untouchable and feral. I was called to come help gentle this donkey and begin getting her feet corrected, and after 3 training sessions, was able to start on her feet. After my 3rd session, I was called again (because my business card was on the owners refrigerator) that the owner was found unconscious and in the hospital due to a degenerative liver disease that was getting worse and no one knew what do to with the animals. I brought them home almost 2 weeks ago to babysit. The mule went back to the owner last week and it was decided that the owner realized she didn’t have the health to take on a young untrained donkey and asked if I would adopt her. Only 4 days ago was it recognized that she was pregnant. She bagged up quickly and all of a sudden she went from just being adopted, to pregnant & having a baby (all in about 4 days). This tells us that she is NOT a yearling, but a 2 year old. She got pregnant last year, as a true yearling, and is now just coming 2 herself (her teeth that come in at 2.5 years old have not come through so we know she is not that old). We hardly had time to get ready for a baby to arrive, but are so grateful that it went beautifully! Our livestock guardian dog alerted us that she was in labor, and we got to be there with them. For being just a baby herself, she has done a fabulous job. So far, momma and baby are very healthy. Praise God! Too many things have lined up so perfectly to be a coincidence. She was meant to be here ❤️

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Willow is looking for the perfect home. This was her very first session working through obstacles and I have to say I’m proud of her. She’s young, only 2 years old, she was untouchable when I first met her, in horrible condition, pregnant, and very scared. She’s a special girl to me and I’m being very picky on the type of home she goes to❤️Please help find her the perfect home . . #adopt #adoptme #donkeys #donkeysofinstagram #prescott #hopethewildburroplace

Helping one donkey at a time. This old man is not easy to handle and he is aggressive about his feet. So instead of neglecting him, with my instruction, his new owners built him a chute, took the time to teach him how to go into it for his grain (a reward) so that it’s a safe place, then started working with handling his mouth so they could get him sedated with dormosedan gel and this finally allowed me to trim all 4 feet 🙌 . Too many people NEGLECT their donkeys! They deserve the same hoof care as a horse! It is extremely painful for them to stand around on these types of feet. The best thing I can compare it to for humans is wearing a pair of high heels that are too small for you, then add some rocks inside so that you can feel constant pressure points. Then tell me how your feet feel, your joints, your ligaments, your knees, your hips, your back, etc. etc. That is what it’s like for animals who have neglected hoof care. Owners, it’s up to YOU to train and care for these animals. If you can’t do it, then don’t own them. I am proud of these owners who acquired this donkey at his old age and put forth the time, money and effort to make his life better 🙌 . #donkeys #donkeysofinstagram #hooftrimmer #hooves #savedonkeys #donkeyrescue #hopethewildburroplace

They are quick to learn routines. Routines make your chores fast and easy. I can call them in from pasture and they come running

Anastasia Faith Pickles: 11 months old and learning to go on solo hikes, but also learning good ground manners. Learning how to patiently stand while I’m stopped and talking. This rolls into so many situations, where an animal should learn how to just stand quietly. Good ground manners is so incredibly important and we get that by being aware, being clear in our ask, and most importantly, being consistent. Pickles is learning to pay attention so closely that a few times in the video I can see my hands being too busy that she questions if she should step forwards or not. As humans, we can make mistakes in our communication and it’s okay to kindly correct them and say, “no, that’s actually not what I was asking. Sorry if I confused you, but still take a step back and wait where you were.” It is about being consistent. Donkeys and horses both need to learn good ground manners. It makes it more enjoyable for everyone! . . #donkeys #earbraylove #donkeysofinstagram #cutedonkey #groundmanners #burroracing #prescottaz #hopethewildburroplace

Setting up the course for the Black Canyon Donkey Derby! I just love these photos that Donna Pierce, one of our photographers, captured the day before the race of me and my “helpers” setting up course flags. Making memories ❤️ . . #donkeyderby #donkeysofinstagram #earbraylove #burroracing #blackcanyoncity #az #prescottaz #hopethewildburroplace

I’m tired of hearing, “it’s just a donkey,” or “they’re stubborn and can’t be trained,” or “they’re always rude and pushy and dragging you around.” Etc. etc. Hope definitely has some quirky moments of being sensitive, but she is a great example of how light and soft a donkey can be. What people don’t realize is that donkeys fight back against pressure. If you’re always hard, and you always have tension on the rope (like a dog who is always pulling on the leash) we never allow the opportunity for them to learn to be light and soft. Be aware of your hands . . #donkeysofinstagram #donkeysofinstagram #earbraylove #donkeytraining101 #lighthandshorsemanship #hopethewildburroplace

BIG progress with this girl today!!! Working on gentling some donkeys at the Yavapai Equine Humane Society to get them ready for adoption. This girl has spent most training sessions running away and trying to go through the fence. It’s been slow, but steady progress! She is a cutie, but has some history that has caused her to be extremely flighty and fearful. She has also learned that “evasion” works! If she runs away, people leave her alone. Im teaching her, “Not anymore, Sista!” 😉 . . #yavapaihumanesociety #humanesociety #adoptdonkeys #adoptdontshop #donkeyrescue #hopethewildburroplace #prescott

I taught a 3 hour training clinic today at the humane society (equine center) to help educate and better prepare their volunteers for handling and working with donkeys. I think I had about 10 people who attended and wanted to learn! The more people we can educate, the better lives we can give to these donkeys! It was a hands-on clinic where I trained 3 different donkeys, while talking through exactly what I’m doing, what I’m looking for in each animal, teaching people how to read body language, handling different personalities of each donkey, how to keep the handlers safe in different situations, etc. If you are looking to adopt, please reach out to me. There are also some mules looking for homes as well! Please help share this and get these animals adopted 🙌 . . #adopt #rescuedonkey #donkeysanctuary #yavapaihumanesociety #humanesociety #savedonkeys #hopethewildburroplace #prescott #prescottaz

A “training trim” with a mini donkey at one of the small rescues that I trim at . . . #donkeys #minidonkeysofinstagram #donkeyhooves #donkeykicks #lovedonkeys #hopethewildburroplace

Gotta get these guys exercising again 🐖 and teaching Hope to keep pace with me. She’s beginning to enjoy jogging, but I’m rather slow at times, and she needs to learn to stay with me 🏃‍♀️ I don’t like my animals pulling on me. I wanted softness and light hands . . . #donkeyracing #jogging #exercise #exerciseyourdonkey #burroracing #packburroracing #hopethewildburroplace

Mini clips of a groundwork session. This is the first time I’ve done much of any kind of groundwork with her (so in other words, she knows nothing). She’s been on “maternity leave” for too long 🤣🤣 but I needed to start doing some groundwork because she’s been pretty sensitive, alert, a little jumpy & spooky, thin-skinned, and just “off” since giving birth. That’s pretty normal for some of these mommas. She’s a fantastic mom and is very much in alert mom-mode, which over stimulates the senses. She’s been flighty when I come out with fly masks for the others, so today I needed to take the time to work through it and start having her wear a mask before the flies get too bad. These are tiny snippets of a 15 minute video I had made for a client. Message me if you are needing help with this for the whole training session. . . . #donkeylove #burrotraining #donkeytrainer #blmmustang #wildtomild #horsemanship #horsetraining #adoptburros #demandthebrand #donkeysofinstagram #prescottaz #arizona #mustangheritagefoundation #hopethewildburroplace

Riding lessons… We’ve been pretty inactive these days, busy packing and moving, and unfortunately our animals haven’t been getting much training lately 😞 Today, It was time to take a little break and work on some things (for both kid and donkey). Some light riding, teaching softness to both human and animal. Hope LOVES the kids and is plenty large enough and old enough to easily & safely carry some weight. She is happy & relaxed; she’s chewing, blinking, breathing calmly, her head is low and relaxed, etc. (all signs of being happy 😊) . . . #donkeyriding #donkeysofinstagram #donkeylove #ridinglessons #burrosofinstagram #hopethewildburroplace