Our Donkeys
Cameo
DOB: 4/18/1995
Grey Jenny - Mini Donkey
Owner - Road To Independence
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​Cameo is the elder of our herd. At 30, she is retired from most of our “On The Road” visits but does make some cameo appearances. She is a quiet donkey and is often our introductory donkey for first time participants.
​​Chakola’s Nutmeg
DOB: 01/01/1998
Chocolate Jenny– Mini Donkey
Owner - Road To Independence
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Chakola’s Nutmeg has taught many individuals about handling donkeys. She often joins us “On The Road” to Nursing home visits, library visits and walks in parades. She has been an integral part of our RTI program since 2011. She has had several foals. Nutmeg was born in CT and is a 3rd generation Chakola’s bred donkey.
​​​​​​Chakola’s Pepper
DOB: 4/22/2007
Black Jenny – Mini Donkey
Owner - Margaret Coulter
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Chakola’s Pepper is one of Nutmeg’s foals and a 4th generation of the Chakola's bred donkeys. Pepper started us on our first donkey visits and has never hesitated to go anywhere we have asked her to visit, this includes traveling in elevators. She paved the way for the other donkeys to follow. Pepper has competed at many shows, and you may see her in a parade pulling a cart. Pepper is also comfortable being led from a wheelchair and a walker. She is a treasure.
​​​​​​​Chakola’s Pimpernel
DOB: 6/3/2000
Sorrel Jenny – Mini Donkey
Owner Road To Independence
Chakola’s Pimpernel is another founding member of our RTI program. She is a regular part of our farm and “On the Road” programs with Pepper and Nutmeg. She really enjoys the obstacle course and being brushed. She is also a Chakola bred jenny.
​​​​​Leonard
DOB: 4/18/2007
Grey Gelding – Mule
Owner: Road To Independence
Leonard is a pony mule, meaning one of his parents was a donkey and the other a horse. He has just enough horse in his make-up that he is more opinionated about his involvement than the donkeys. When he does work with the program, he is always attentive to who is walking with him and slows when necessary. His personality makes him the equine that our participants strive to work with.
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​Pinata
DOB: 1/1/2005
Brown Dun Jenny - Standard Donkey
Owner: Road To Independence
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Pinata is a standard size donkey and is the largest member of our herd. She joined us in February 2024. Her easygoing temperament makes for an easier transition for participants from working with the smaller to larger donkeys. She is getting used to our obstacle courses and working with different participants. As she becomes more familiar with our program work, she will join us in our On the Road Program.
Ike
DOB: 1/1/2022
Brown Gelding
Owner: Road To Independence
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Ike came to us in August 2024 from a farm in NH. His parentage and history are unknown to us. We believe him to be approximately 2 years old. He is still growing and will mature as either a standard or mammoth sized donkey. He has a sweet and eager temperament, and with additional training will be joining our On the Road Program.
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Blossom
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DOB: 1/1/2005
Gray Jenny Donkey
Owner: Road To Independence
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Blossom joined the herd in September 2024. She has been a pasture pet for the past 19 years. She came to us from a Board member who thought she would be a good fit for our program. Blossom has enthusiastically joined our farm and On the Road programs.