Meet Cowslip and Barnaby

Cowslip (the gorgeous grey) arrived at HorseWorld in 2005 and Barnaby (the handsome brown) joined her in 2011. They live together in our donkey herd and despite getting on very well, Cowslip is definitely in charge. This duo will often be found outside sunbathing during the lovely weather. Barnaby and Cowslip avoid the rain as much as possible, as unlike horses, donkeys do not have waterproof oils in their hair. Although their coats are warm, donkeys need constant access to shelter and waterproof rugs during the winter to prevent them getting soggy and cold.

These two adorable donkeys are bonded very closely and go everywhere together. They work as a pair on our Discovery programme helping vulnerable young people find confidence and build trust through equine-assisted learning. They are so loving and gentle, and have a lasting impact on every student they work with.