WADENA, Minn. — Jordan Cresap dreaded the moment he was handed the reins of a mostly white, calm-looking donkey. With names like “Killer,” “Ex-lax” and “Widow Maker” you might understand why there’s ...

Mules were the preferred animal to pull Erie Canal boats because the combination of their donkey and horse parents gave them special assets. Few people are as familiar with the fine lines between ...

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Meet Milton the 16hh spotty mule, who’s ridden tackless, used to have “the slowest bolt in the world” and is enjoying life with a few giant donkeys. Karen Inkster, who runs livery and training yard ...

Most of the Army’s horses, donkeys and mules are being donated “to align more resources with warfighting capability and readiness.” By Nicholas Slayton Published Jul 8, 2025 9:23 AM EDT Goodbye horses ...