Donkeys, Hinnies, and Mules – Oh My! for June 4th, 2024 by The American Horse Council – Horses in the Morning

Learn all the fascinating facts about Mules and Donkeys!

Out of 6.6M equids in the US there are over 300,000 mules and donkeys – they serve many in many roles from trail riding, showing and pulling carts.

Hear from our “expert” Dr. Amy McLean of UCDavis who has spent a lifetime studying mules and donkeys.

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