We want to continue to recognise those farriers that take on board the fact that donkeys are different to ponies and horses. We are in awe of those that have clearly gone out of their way to learn as much as possible about our lovely long-ears! They deserve to be recognised. All you have to […]
Want to have a go and not sure where to begin? Want to come along and watch some fabulous donkeys in action? Every year lots of our members look forward to taking part, having a go at fun activities, enjoying a great day out. You don’t have to own a donkey to come along and […]
Donkeys were in attendance at York Army Museum as a cascade of hundreds of crafted purple poppies were officially revealed on Saturday, April 13 at 1.00 pm to The Rt Hon Lord Mayor of York, the Rev Councillor Chris Cullwick, Lady Mayoress, Mrs Joy Cullwick, Sheriff of York, Ms Sue Hunter and Sheriff’s Consort, Mr […]
It is with great sadness that we inform our members of the death of a very long standing member, Valerie Newton on the 6th March. Val will be long remembered for the junior days she hosted at her home in Edenbridge and the family support for local shows and our Championship Show. In recent months […]
The DBS will be at Your Horse Live again! https://www.yourhorselive.co.uk/ Lots to see and do at Stoneleigh Park on the 10th – 12th November. Come and shop at over 300 equine stands, watch the world’s best riders perform in the SEIB Arena, learn from the experts in our practical hands on demos and have your chance to meet and snap a selfie or […]
Congratulations to all the winners at the Championship Show on 19th August. You will find the results and photos on the webpage here. Many thanks to all who entered the competitions and agility – it’s great to see new entries alongside the more experienced participants. Huge thanks to all who worked so hard behind the […]
It is with sadness that we report the passing of John Rae on Friday 1st September following his cancer diagnosis. John was a Council member and a member of the Finance committee. Together with his wife, Lorraine, they bred, showed and enjoyed their miniature donkeys for many years.
DASHING DONKEYS DOMINATE AT UK 50th CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW They came from all over the United Kingdom for this was no ordinary Championship Show, this was the ‘50 th Championship Show of the Donkey Breed Society’. Held at Moreton Morrell College, Warwickshire on Saturday 19 th August, there were seven In-Hand Championship classes before the Supreme […]
The British Horse Society urges all riders and carriage drivers to report every incident they are involved in, regardless of severity. This allows them to better understand the rate of equine-related incidents and, ultimately, to use this data to lobby for change in safety laws. Please go to the website for further details and the incident […]
The combined effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate shocks and conflicts such as the war in Ukraine are causing huge food shortages across West Africa which is having a devastating effect on both people and animals. The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust (GHDT) are a UK registered charity who have been working to improve equine […]