Our 2010 Miniature Donkey Foals Have Started To Arrive!!!
Welcome To The World
Ashington Park Little Miss Willow
Only 3 days old and already -
SOLD
Willow will be joining her new family upon weaning at 6 months of age
Congratulations to Kylie and Yvonne
on your new little bundle of love
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FOALS ARRIVING SOON - PLEASE CONTACT US FOR DETAILS
Who We Are
Ashington Park is located in Longwarry North, Victoria, one hour south east of Melbourne along the M1 (Princes Freeway). The Loveridge Family started Ashington Park in 1998. Ashington Park is named after a town near Newcastle in England where Donkeys were used in every day life. Ashington Park welcomes visitors by appointment for meets and greets with our donkeys. Families with children and families with special needs members are especially welcome at Ashington Park.
Love, affection, cuddles and kisses are always in demand in our herd, giving Ashington Park donkeys their reputation of having outstanding temperament and character.
The cornerstones of our selective breeding program are temperament and conformation. Our Jacks are of exceptional bloodlines and of course good looks!
Ashington Park breeding is done in hand, that is, in a calm and controlled environment. Our Jacks are not allowed to "chase down" the Jenny as this is very stressful on both animals and can result in injury to one or both animals.
Our foals arrive in safe, weatherproof facilities and are given human contact and handling from birth. They are kept under constant surveillance and Ashington Park uses a specialist equine vet to safe guard our donkeys health and wellbeing, if required. The high rainfall, excellent pasture and mild climate provides the ideal environment for our Donkeys to thrive.
All this time, effort and experience goes into offering you a donkey that will melt your heart, not your credit card. A donkey that will give you a lifetime of unconditional love, unquestioning loyalty and unforgettable memories.
But don't take our word for it, come and meet our lovable longears and judge for yourself............................
Why a Donkey?
Donkeys are ideal animals for children as they are solid stable mounts, are easily trained and their fright reaction is to stop and stand still. Donkeys will never knowingly head into dangerous situations, and you never have to “fear the rear” with a donkey. Donkeys are used for riding, driving, working on small acreages and hauling loads. Donkeys are also used as pets and mounts for children with disabilities. These wise and gentle creatures just seem to know when someone is that little bit special.
Donkeys also appear to be “Hypo Allergenic” Georgina – our daughter has chronic eczema / psoriasis, when she comes in contact with ponies she breaks out in a horrific reaction all over her body. When she comes in contact with donkeys, she can play, groom and kiss without any effects on her body at all. They are simply the ideal pet for the allergic owner.
Ashington Park breeds both Irish and Miniature Donkeys. Some of our Donkeys do not mature over 36”and therefore are registered as Miniature Donkeys. However this usually only occurs when both the Jack and/or Jenny are below this height. Most Miniature Donkeys in Australia have some element of Mediterranean bloodline.
Ashington Park abides by the ethics and guidelines as stated in the constitution of The American Donkey and Mule Society.
"Happiness is a Hearty Bray"!
Please email us for more information
apdonkey@bigpond.net.au
Contact
The Loveridge Family
Longwarry North, Gippsland
Victoria, Australia
Ph - 03 5629 9377
email - apdonkey@bigpond.net.au
Visitors Welcome By Arrangement
ã Ashington Park 2006
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