Specialty Tack Fits Mini Donkeys

Specialty Tack Fits Mini Donkeys LIVESTOCK Horses/Mules If you’ve ever thought about getting a miniature donkey you might be interested in the custom donkey harnesses and tack made with love by a Missouri couple Lee and Sandy Thomas have owned and trained mini donkeys since the early 1990’s Lee was also making cowboy rope halters at the time so they came up with the idea to combine the two ventures because it was hard to find tack that fits miniatures “A little donkey and little pony can be the same height but the donkey’s head is bigger so the halters have to be bigger ” Lee says “We have made some for standard and mammoth donkeys also and we still get calls for our cowboy halters What sets our halters apart is that we use a larger ring ” That makes it easier to put on a stud chain or snap through the ring The Thomases use nylon webbing in light to heavy weights and up to 16 color choices Prices for halters 5 sizes colt to extra-large range from $12 to $15 Lead ropes cost $6 and a full set of panniers is $120 in a variety of colors They also make cotton and custom halters for specific donkeys neck straps training surcingles and mini pack saddles “If they can dream it we can make it ” Lee says adding they also still train donkeys “I really enjoy doing it and we have met so many nice mini donkey people ” Sandy adds “We don’t consider it a job; we just want to make halters that are the right size ” Their farm-based business has grown by word-of-mouth from satisfied customers Contact them directly by phone or email for information about tack for your equine Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Lee and Sandy Thomas 456 State Rd Mm Buffalo Mo 65622 ph 417 345-1305; artiedog@hughes net

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