Millions of working horses and donkeys face health risks from poor harnessing

These days, the mention of a carthorse or mule plowing a field would transport many people back in time to an era of ...
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Have you ever wondered what happens when you combine the best horse and donkey attributes into one animal?

Mules are one of nature’s most fascinating hybrids, blending the best qualities of two very distinct species: horses and donkeys. By combining the speed and strength of horses with the resilience and ...
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Barnyard Basics: Health concerns for donkeys and mules

Donkeys and mules are hardier and live longer than horses, but still have health problems. They need good care, just like horses, and have a few health issues unique to their kind. Carl Lind, DVM, who ...

Pastures Past: How donkeys and mules carried kids, cargo and Kiwi troops

Kem Ormond takes a nostalgic look at Kiwi life with a rural twist. In this week’s Pastures Past, she’s found historical ...
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The Mule Outperforms Both Its Horse Mom and Donkey Dad

Since many of us no longer live in small agricultural societies, while you might be familiar with the idea of a mule, you might not know about the specifics of the actual animal. Beyond its use as a ...
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'We are so thankful': Winter Haven horse rescue gets some hope in the form of new wheels

WINTER HAVEN — The site is 10 acres of care, compassion and potentially new beginnings for 40 to 50 neglected horses, mules and donkeys. And it takes a lot of walking to get across the site of Hope ...
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Even with a new roof needed, horses, mules, and donkeys at Greenville-based sanctuary are warm with love

At approximately 50 years old, the current cedar shake roof at the Unbridled Sanctuary in Greenville is beyond repair. WAMC’s Samantha Simmons met the horses, mules and donkeys who shiver beneath that ...