What better way to get some exercise while building your relationship? Ground driving is an excellent and much overlooked way to accomplish this. You can fine tune your skills while taking an enjoyable outdoor adventure with your equine pal.
You can ground drive on your property or go to a nearby park or trail where equines are welcome. You can drive in a halter and surcingle or fully tacked with harness, bit and bridle.
Personally, I enjoy making trails on my property to explore. It’s also a good way to see how your donkey responds to deer and wildlife you may encounter before they are hitched to a cart. We practice reining, trotting, backing and sometimes working through obstacles.
Don’t forget to wear bug spray for yourself and your equine. Flies and mosquitoes can really make you both miserable and quickly ruin an otherwise fun outing! Take a water bottle and snacks for longer excursions. It’s also a good idea to apply the sunscreen liberally!
So grab your gear and a long-eared buddy and hit the trails! You’ll both get some healthy excercise and come home with a stronger partnership as well.
DonkeyCharmz 
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