Thursday, 11 March 2010
Many people - not least our equine insurance customers - love horses and find that they make great pets. They are loving, calming to be around and each horse has their own personality which makes them endearing in their individual ways. Owning a horse allows you to have a pet which you can love and that will love you back.
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Thursday, 31 December 2009
Donkeys have worked carrying heavy loads since the beginning of time. Donkeys are the reason the Egyptians has so much wealth. The precious metals were carried from Africa by donkeys. Donkeys were used in Spain and Greece to work the narrow rows between vines in the vineyards.
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Wednesday, 30 December 2009
Donkeys are the original beasts of burden and for thousands of years they have been helping mankind. They are the preferred mode of transportation in many countries and on trekking trips. Donkeys are terrain animals and are very intelligent animals despite what some people think.
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Sunday, 13 December 2009
Donkeys are interesting animals and some people are not familiar with them. Animal Friends Equine Insurance is pleased to provide some interesting facts about donkeys to give our customers a better understanding about these wonderful animals.
The proper name for a donkey is the Latin name Equus asinus. It is also known as an ass, a burro by Spanish influenced Americans, sometimes a moke or a cuddy. Donkeys are related to ponies and horses. They have different physical characteristics than horses so they are slower and less powerful than horses. They can run fairly fast over a short distance.
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Thursday, 26 November 2009
Donkeys, like horses, have their own unique traits and personalities. Donkeys are always learning and every time you interact with them they will learn something new. Your donkey's behaviour is influenced by the ability, confidence and experience of its handler. Donkeys are large strong animals and they are very perceptive.
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Tuesday, 10 November 2009
Donkeys need a good quality diet to stay healthy; it should consist of hay and barley straw. You can feed barley straw freely to your donkey but hay should be limited so they don't become overweight. During the winter when there is little grazing you need to supplement their diet to make sure they are getting everything they need. Pregnant and nursing Jennys and their foals need additional feed to ensure their nutritional needs are being met. As a specialist equine insurance company Animal Friends understands the importance of good donkey and horse care advice.
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