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Heeling Donkeys Part 2: What Makes a Good Heeling Donkey

Heeling Horsemanship • 3m 22s

What makes a good heeling donkey? Not just any donkey can make a great horse training tool. Clay O'Brein Cooper talks about what makes a good heeling donkey and why.

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Clay O’Brien Cooper coach

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