Articles



You are welcome to reprint any of the articles on my web site for your own use. I ask only that you keep my ranch contact info as part of it.

Tell Me About Miniature Donkeys
written in 2008 by Cindy Benson This article was created as a handout to help prospective new donkey owners to understand how to live with these wonderful animals and what it takes to keep them happy.

Five Things A New Donkey Owner Should Know
This article was written for Equimed.com July 2012

Our Custom Miniature Donkey Barn

Let The Force Be With You - Donkey Training Tips
This article was written for Equimed.com in February 2012.

Stubborn As A Mule!?
I wrote this article in October 2011 for a WONDERFUL web site called "www.Equimed.com". This article speaks to the differences in the way mules and donkeys think when compared to horses.

Tips For Stress Free Donkey Travel
This article was written for Equimed.com in May 2012

A Field Guide To Understanding Miniature Donkey Conformation
I wrote this article for Equimed.com in July 2011.

Miniature Donkeys - Business Or Hobby?
I wrote this article for a potential buyer in 2009 and have since shared it with many people.

Using Photos To Study Conformation
This is an article I wrote for the great www.Equimed.com site 4/16/12. I hope you enjoy it! I would be happy to answer any questions.

Caliente' And The Gate
I wrote this article for Equimed.com in April 2012.

Donkey Toys
This article was written for Equimed.com in November 2011.

Five Reasons To Support Your Local Donkey Show
This article was written for Equimed.com in August 2012.

Fun Equine Dentistry Facts - Really!
This article was written for Equimed.com in November 2011.

Is She Breeding Quality?
This article was written for Equimed.com in March 2013.

One Scary Night - Our Jennet Had a Prolapsed Uterus
This article was written in September 2012 for Equimed.com.

Our Industry Is Alive And Well - Just My Opinion
I wrote this article in 2010 for the Asset magazine.

Testosterone Therapy For Our Miniature Donkey Jack
This article was written for Equimed.com in October 2012.

The Special Importance Of Selenium In Miniature Donkeys
This article was written for Equimed.com in December 2011

What Do You Do With An Old Donkey?
This article was written for Equimed.com in July 2011.

Chase Your Dreams - National Champions!!!
This article was written March 30, 2009 and is dedicated to our 2008 NMDA National Champion Performance Jack and Gelding winners Manuel Oliveira and Michelle Pimentel. I am so proud of them!!!!

Silverado Goes to the Expo
This article was written March 30, 2009 and is dedicated to our breeding jack Silverado and his love for children.

You Bought How Many Donkeys?
Published April 2007 Miniature Voices in England & The Asset

You Bought HOW Many Donkeys - One Year Later
This article is a follow up to the previous article and was published in the January 2008 Asset magazine.

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