Gingerwitch
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Are donkeys do much stronger than horses or are they just disrespected more. Watched Bethany in Egypt yesterday, I thing she is great. . .well did untill she got on the poor wee Donkey.
Weight and Donkeys
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Shay
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Bit of both? Donkeys can carry up to 25% of their body weight; mules about 20% and a horse closer to 10%. So they are stronger for thier size. But the plight of working equines worldwide can be dire.
rabatsa
Confuddled
Donkeys are more stoic than horses so people think that they are ok with things.
teddypops
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10% for a horse? They can carry more than that.
cauda equina
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Years ago when there were ridden donkey classes at the local agricultural show I think the maximum permitted weight of the rider was 8 stone (although I'm sure no one ever checked)
In third world countries donkeys probably carry as much as they can without collapsing
In third world countries donkeys probably carry as much as they can without collapsing
Chinchilla
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The donkey sanctuary recommends a maximum of 8st for standard sized donkeys i think. They will put up with an awful lot more than a horse though (poor little sods). So whilst an overloaded horse might buck/swish its tail a donkey will just keep going.