Bod, thanks very much for this. I'm trying the best option for my rescued donkeys to work the land in South Africa. Really useful ...and stunning donkeys you have!!!!
I was wondering what the approximate weight of the collar is. I see a comment below asking if there is any drawings/design we could download. It really would be very helpful if there were. Bob is this possible?
We're not sure. It was made out of light wood, so approximately 8 pounds. The materials used are listed in the description of the video. Bob doesn't have plans written down, yet, it was just a prototype for Tillers International. We are hoping designs will be available in the near future.
The materials used are listed in the description of the video. Bob doesn't have plans written down, yet, it was just a prototype for Tillers International. We are hoping designs will be available in the near future.
Hi Klaus. Bob maintains that if the fit is perfect and the surface smooth, a pad is not necessary. He is trying to use only available materials for the villagers.
I'd hate to see these used in developing countries where they might put on different donkeys of wrong size etc swapping and changing, selling etc and no padding be horrific on the shoulders. At least any country should have some old clothes, sheets wool or something soft built into the design.
WOW! I've seen too many poorly fitted power animals when on USAID assignment. Thank you!!!! This goes with me next trip.
Bod, thanks very much for this. I'm trying the best option for my rescued donkeys to work the land in South Africa. Really useful ...and stunning donkeys you have!!!!
Is there information about how to make the caliper?
This is a great video, thank you!
Well explained , amazing talent that is shown about design & function of the harness , thank you , stay safe , enjoy !
I just got donkeys, they are so sweet.
Very enjoyable. I wish he lived in my area; I’d take lessons!
Thanks for watching!
what kind of donkey is yours and did you train them yourself also are they hard to train to pull.
I was wondering what the approximate weight of the collar is. I see a comment below asking if there is any drawings/design we could download. It really would be very helpful if there were. Bob is this possible?
We're not sure. It was made out of light wood, so approximately 8 pounds. The materials used are listed in the description of the video. Bob doesn't have plans written down, yet, it was just a prototype for Tillers International. We are hoping designs will be available in the near future.
Is there a design you can download?
The materials used are listed in the description of the video. Bob doesn't have plans written down, yet, it was just a prototype for Tillers International. We are hoping designs will be available in the near future.
I like the open bridle on the donkeys. Why are there no collar pads ?
Hi Klaus. Bob maintains that if the fit is perfect and the surface smooth, a pad is not necessary. He is trying to use only available materials for the villagers.
Would those collars work on a draft horse?
No, they are made specifically for donkeys and specifically using materials available in developing countries
Pretty cool
He talks of donkeys- are these not mules? Whatever they are, they are so quiet and gentle.
They’re donkeys.
Was this wanted specifically for donkey, or was this intended to be used on donkeys, mules and horses around the world?
This was specifically for donkeys, using materials that can be found in developing countries
Be cheaper than draft horses I would think
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I'd hate to see these used in developing countries where they might put on different donkeys of wrong size etc swapping and changing, selling etc and no padding be horrific on the shoulders. At least any country should have some old clothes, sheets wool or something soft built into the design.