The Donkey Depot at Cheyenne Stables

Legend of the Donkey

" Bring me the colt of a donkey,"
was the Master's request.
A young donkey was brought to Jesus
to carry Him into Jerusalem.
A week later Jesus was ordered
to be crucified.
The little donkey so loved the Lord
that he wanted to help Him carry the cross.
But, alas, he was pushed away.
The sad little donkey waited to say
goodbye until nearly all had left.
As he turned to leave, the shadow of
the cross fell upon the
back and shoulders of
the little donkey.
And there it has remained,
a tribute to the loyalty
and love of the humblest of God's creatures.

The precious gifts that God has given to us --
let us protect them in any way we can.

"Christian Donkey" - Cute story from the Internet
A man bought a donkey from a preacher. The preacher told the man
that this donkey had been trained in a very unique way, (being the donkey of a preacher).  The only way to make the donkey go, is to say "Hallelujah"; the way to make him stop, is to say, "Amen."
The man was pleased with his purchase and immediately got on the animal to try out the preacher's instructions. "Hallelujah," shouted the man. The donkey began to trot.  "Amen," shouted the man. The donkey stopped immediately.
"This is great," said the man. With a "Hallelujah," he rode off very proud of his new purchase.   The man traveled for a long time through some mountains. Soon he was heading toward a cliff. He could not remember the word to make the donkey stop.   "Stop," said the man. "Halt!", he cried. The donkey just kept on going.  "Oh No!, Bible!, Church!, Please Stop!", shouted the man. The donkey
began to trot faster. He was getting closer and closer to the edge of the cliff.
Finally in desperation, the man prayed, "Please Dear Lord. Please make this donkey stop before I go off the edge of this mountain, in JESUS name, Amen." The donkey came to an abrupt stop just one step from the edge of the cliff.
"Hallelujah!" shouted the man...

 More info about Miniature Donkeys

Miniature donkeys are native to the Mediterranean Islands of Sicily and Sardinia, and were imported to the United States in the 1920s. They are by nature affectionate, intelligent, loving animals and  become quite attached to their herd mates and owners. Miniatures are "herd" animals and therefore need to be kept in pairs or with a suitable companion. Gray-dun is the predominate color, but they can be found in black, brown, white, spotted and sorrel.

General Information

Life Span: 30 years average

Height: 36" maximum at the withers
average 32"/34"

Weight:200/400 pounds

Gestation:11.5 /13 months

Males: are called "jacks"

Females: are called "jennies or jennets"

Babies: are called "foals"