Have a Good Day Out!

  I booked the experience for my girlfriend who loves donkeys and she was not disappointed. This experience was booked pre-covid and after 2 years of trying to get there Julia... read more honoured the booking no problem. Once we finally got there, we were sat at the wrong farm for 40 mins as we didn't read the instructions properly, we were greeted by Julia who took us out on the walk. We met the donkeys and after receiving actual hugs from them we set off for our picnic. Each couple looks after one of the donkeys by standing either side and leading them up the path. All the time Julia was chatting and telling us about these lovely animals and how to control them even though they are so placid. We sat down in a lovely spot for something to eat, a few photos and then we followed the same path back to the farm (don't forget to save the apple cores for Maverick and Goose). Julia is a fantastic host who made the experience very friendly and informative. Overall I would thoroughly recommend this experience to all and we will definitely go back.

  I loved my mini donkey games experience, Julia was a very knowledgeable and patient guide, and interacting with these two very characterful miniature donkeys was just great. Would highly recommend... read more this for a fun day out with a difference.

  Everything was amazing from beginning to end. The farm is set in the most beautiful surroundings and Julia was waiting to welcome us. She is such a lovely, funny lady... read more who shares her wealth of knowledge and experience. Health and safety is first and foremost. We started by grooming Maverick and Goose which they welcomed and then had a good run around the field, so happy and free.
We enjoyed a fabulous walk, hilly in places and some stops on the way for the dinkies to enjoy the brambles and grass....they let you know don't worry lol! A lovely picnic at the top of the hills overlooking amazing scenery whilst Julia holds on to the dinkies whilst they munch away. Your apple cores are saved for a treat for them at the end.
Once back at their field, they ran around so fast, we were amazed they weren't tired. We walked them back to the stable where they were given their tea and settled in for the night. I just didn't want to leave. We will be back for sure.
Thank you Julia. What an experience!

  I booked a two hour 'Walk A Miniature Donkey' trip with Julia, and her two 'Dinkys', Maverick & Goose - it was £70 in total for my partner & I,... read more and absolutely worth every penny.

We started off with a friendly chat with Julia, who clearly thinks the world of her donkeys, and then moved on to a grooming session, with a chance to get a hug from Maverick. Yes, an actual real cuddle from a donkey... just bend down, rub his ears, and he'll respond by looping his chin over your shoulder, tilting his head, and pulling you in for a special 'donkey cwtch'. I think it was at this point my other half fell in love. It's now five days later, and I'm still trying to explain why we can't keep a miniature donkey in our garden in Hampshire...

This was followed by a good walk through the countryside - we led Maverick's little brother Goose, who was clever enough to shove us into the boggy parts whilst he took the firm path... hilarious. As stated, it was a little muddy - as you would expect in March - but nothing a good pair of walking boots couldn't handle.

We sat down to eat the lunch kindly provided (Welsh cakes, crisps, fruit, cereal bar and a soft drink), whilst the donkeys took the opportunity to scoff as much grass/brambles as they could. The return route took a diversion via a stream, where Maverick had an argument with a fallen tree. The afternoon ended with 15 mins or so watching the Dinks run around their field having a good play before giving them a treat with some apple cores.

This is a totally different experience to just seeing them at a petting zoo - you really get to interact with the animals, and appreciate their individual characters; equal parts adorable, intelligent, sneaky, playful & stubborn with just a little hint of feisty for good measure.

I really can't recommend highly enough; Julia was a amiable, informative and welcoming host, and this was one of the highlights of our trip to the Brecons.

Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

  Amazing little adventure with the lovely piggies! We were given some important info on the piggies and how to behave before setting off on a lovely little treck around the... read more beautiful area. Helena is a lovely host and provided the biggest strawberries we've ever seen and some lovely vegan chocolates. A variety of hot tricks are on offer but we chose a nice cold squash! Very informative, welcoming and friendly guide!

Please be mindful before booking that pigs are intelligent and emotional animals, so explain to children should you want to bring them, so this great little adventure can keep going with longevity :)

Thank you for the great time!

  Dinky Donkey Walk and Games.
What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon! Julia is such a lovely genuine person, who cares passionately about Maverick, Goose and the... read more 3 beautiful horses, which certainly shows.Learnt so much from Julia about the donkeys.
First we groomed the donkeys and had cuddles with Maverick, who placed his head on my partners shoulder and with eyes tight shut, throughly enjoyed his ears being rubbed. My partner enjoyed it as much as Maverick.
Had a lovely walk, stunning scenery which Goose and Maverick ignored as more interested in what was available to eat!
Came back for some agility games, which were brilliant. Goose and Maverick are so intelligent and quick to learn, loved it when Goose picked up the 4 small hoops and gave them to me!
Helped with their tea and brought them in from the field and into the barn ready for a well deserved nights rest.
Can't think of a better way to spend time, just sad that we don't live closer as would love to volunteer our help.
Thank you so very much Julia, we loved every minute.

  What an amazing walk with two beautiful dinky donkeys, Maverick and Goose. We groomed and got to know them before getting them ready to carry our blankets for our... read more picnic arranged by our host, Julia.
Julia was fantastic, so welcoming and accommodating! As my partner and I booked last minute, I wasn’t very well equipped but Julia went above and beyond to make it a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend this activity for anyone thinking about it!

  Fun afternoon with the dinkey donkeys. Julia was really friendly, the donkeys behaved despite some damp weather and we managed a brief pic between showers. Highly recommended