Wild Donkeys for Sue: I've been gone to S.D. for the last 4 days and seen a lot of things. These were taken especially for Sue. They claim them to be wild, but I got out of the car and...

colo43 Loc: Eastern Plains of Colorado

I've been gone to S.D. for the last 4 days and seen a lot of things. These were taken especially for Sue. They claim them to be wild, but I got out of the car and fed them by hand.
Just did not have enough carrots to go around.
:(

colo43 Loc: Eastern Plains of Colorado

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Sunnykaren Loc: Michigan

Where is the photo of you riding one? Lol!
What a fun shoot! Thanks for posting! :)

colo43 Loc: Eastern Plains of Colorado

Sunnykaren wrote:

Where is the photo of you riding one? Lol!
What a fun shoot! Thanks for posting! :)

i'm only 5'4" tall and have one heck of a time getting my legs over the top. Besides
Doubt if i could stay on for 8 seconds as the cowboys do.
:)
You're most welcome and thank you for the comment.

Sunnykaren Loc: Michigan

colo43 wrote:

i'm only 5'4" tall and have one heck of a time getting my legs over the top. Besides
Doubt if i could stay on for 8 seconds as the cowboys do.
:)
You're most welcome and thank you for the comment.

I'm only 5'3"....so understand that problem! lol! Unexpected surprises like this for photos are so much fun though!

colo43 Loc: Eastern Plains of Colorado

Sunnykaren wrote:

I'm only 5'3"....so understand that problem! lol! Unexpected surprises like this for photos are so much fun though!

Me, thinks we're in Trouble!
2 Shorties, we are.

It was more than a welcomed surprise. I love animals so darn much and to be able to get out and touch them and just be with them made my day.

Graham Thirkill Loc: Idylic North Yorkshire, England UK.

Marilyn

If you had said you didn't feed then by hand that would have been a surprise,
but telling us you did feed them by hand was not, lovely pictures from a great week-end eh!?
Thanks for sending, What's next?

Graham/098

riverlass Loc: northern California

I'm sure the experience equaled the photos, which are wonderful. It's a happy occurrence when you find animals in the wild that aren't afraid of humans.
I'm 5'8" so I could have probably made it up on one of them but I don't think I would have tried. Just being able to touch them would be enough. You were so lucky.

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

Welcome home Mare! Looks like you had a fun trip! All those little Bingos...so cute! Where was this taken?

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Great shots Marilyn. It's possible these were raised on a ranch and turned loose as so often happens with feral animals. They're fat and happy and their hooves are in good shape. With people stopping to offer treats, what more could they want?

Sunnykaren Loc: Michigan

If they were turned loose from someone's ranch (or escaped a fence?) ....and they were so unafraid of people, chances are they may have even been ridden in the past who knows? I think I might have been tempted to see if they were willing to let me try!.....very carefully, of course!

axelsabro Loc: E. Wa. Columbia River

Thanks for the pics ! They made me think of when I was a kid and we used to try to ride the 'wild' donkeys with a string tied around their necks . Good thing we were young enough to still bounce .

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

Bingo would feel right at home with this bunch, just one of the boys. Fun!

colo43 Loc: Eastern Plains of Colorado

Graham Thirkill wrote:

Marilyn

If you had said you didn't feed then by hand that would have been a surprise,
but telling us you did feed them by hand was not, lovely pictures from a great week-end eh!?
Thanks for sending, What's next?

Graham/098

awe thanks Graham,
i wanted to take one home right on the spot..
I may find one under the Xmas tree as a buddy for Hevie.
I've already put my order in..
:)
They were just so adorable and soft.
I was amazed at the hoof size..
hevs feet are at least twice that size and then some.

colo43 Loc: Eastern Plains of Colorado

riverlass wrote:

I'm sure the experience equaled the photos, which are wonderful. It's a happy occurrence when you find animals in the wild that aren't afraid of humans.
I'm 5'8" so I could have probably made it up on one of them but I don't think I would have tried. Just being able to touch them would be enough. You were so lucky.

I was very lucky.
just wanted to squeeze them to pieces.