Really stupid question

[fallenangel123]

Talking to a friend earlier along the lines of tacking up and bridle lines etc, anyway having discussed getting ears into the bridle it just made me wonder about bridling a donkey? Do you squish the ears through or do you undo the cheek piece and put it on that way as it would be more comfortable?

Told you it was stupid!

 

[Bobbly]

Roll them up first don't you?

 

[Cortez]

Not stupid at all, and very kind of you to think about it (many people do not). Unless the donkey has had rough treatment and is wary of having his ears touched, then they can be bridled like a horse, with due care of the aforementioned.

 

[mashnut]

The donkey on our yard gets his head collar on the same as all the equines. We just pop his giant ears through. And they are lovely ears! He's not broken for riding/driving yet.

 

[fallenangel123]

Thanks for not thinking it was stupid! I just hate to see people hauling ears into bridles with little care just got me wondering what you do with massive ears!

 

[ZoeRPM]

Talking to a friend earlier along the lines of tacking up and bridle lines etc, anyway having discussed getting ears into the bridle it just made me wonder about bridling a donkey? Do you squish the ears through or do you undo the cheek piece and put it on that way as it would be more comfortable?

Told you it was stupid!

I've never had to bridle a donkey but I used to bridle a hinny. I used to fold his ears in half. I suppose it's easier if you train the animal to put its ears forward. I think many people buy bridles that open easily at the side, though, so ask the Donkey Breed Society what they recommend.