A history of donkeys in Australia
Information about donkeys
A gallery with some pictures of donkeys
How to join the donkey society
Registration
A helpful donkey buyers guide
Some basic donkey care instructions
A calendar of donkey events
A catalogue of mail order items
Contact numbers for the society
Some links to other donkey websites
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The Donkey Society
of New South Wales Inc.


Mail Order Shop

ALL PRICES INCLUDE POSTAGE AND PACKING
Postage has been calculated at the rate of $2 for small items
$6 for items up to 500g
$10 for items over 3 kg.
If you wish to order multiple items, please contact the shop organiser for a combined postage rate:
Danielle – Phone 02 4572 3472
Email drambourg@iprimus.com.au
 
   
CDs . BOOKS . CLOTHING . NOVELTY ITEMS . SPECIALS  
   
Please post your order with payment to –
Donkey Society of NSW Inc
Shop Co-ordinator,
234 Old Pitt Town Road,
Pitt Town, NSW. 2756
 
   
CDs  
Title: Working Donkey Gear Price: $49.00
Author: Brian & Kate Beck  
Description: PDF files with instructions to make a driving harness, donkey cart, donkey dray, pack saddle tree, pack saddle, saddle bags, snigging gear, sled and accessories, riding saddle, long-reining gear, bridle, halter, martingale, drop noseband and a 'Donkey back Profiler System' (for shaping the pack and riding saddle to fit your donkey).  
   
BOOKS - Australian Books  
Title: Donkey Business III .......OUT OF STOCK Price: $36.00
Author: Christine Berry & Jo-anne Kokas  
Description: This is the “donkey Bible” for Australian donkey owners, written by two of Australia’s foremost donkey experts. Contains detailed information about every aspect of donkey care, management and training. donkeybusiness
   
Title: Your Donkey Price: $26.00
Author: Ruth Harris  
Description: An excellent guide to donkey care and management, written by another well-known Australian donkey expert.  
   
Title: Rowan's Guide to Packing with Donkeys Price: $24.00
Author: Rowan  
Description: Rowan has been packing with donkeys for over 15 years, travelling over much of South Australia. This is a beginner’s guide for those who are interested in packing with donkeys, whether for a weekend, a month, or more.  
   
Title:The Complete Book of The Donkey Price: $46.00
Author: Dr Elisabeth Svendsen MBE  

Based on Dr ElisabethSvendsen's many years of exoerience, this indispensable book covers all aspects of donkey care and management. The author writes about the origins of the donkey, different European breeds, buying and caring for donkeys, their diet, pasture management, breeding and showing, riding, long reining and driving. There is an invaluable section on the A to Z of donkey health.

Beautifully illustrated this is a definitive book on donkey care and management and will appeal to anyone who supports the work of the Donkey Sanctuary or who looks after these charming animals.

the donkey
   
Title: Judas Donkey Price: $21.00
Author: Errol Broome – children’s story for older readers  
Description: A heart warming story about a girl and her relationship with a 'Judas' donkey, as she tries to rescue 'Judy' from the fate of other wild donkeys. The loveable, loyal, and trustworthy qualities of donkeys shine through this story set in a small community in the Kimberly region of WA. Donkey lovers will recognise the themes of prejudice against our long eared friends and rejoice at the humble vindication they receive in the end. Set within the context of aging grandparents, this poignant and moving story will delight young and old alike. A must buy!  
   
IMPORTED BOOKS  
Title: Donkey – the Mystique of Equus Asinus Price: $36.00
Author: By Michael Tobias & Jane Morrison  
Description: This is a must for “donkeyphiles” – it explores the relationship between donkeys and people through the role of the working donkey, philosophical and religious symbolism, and donkeys portrayed in art and literature. It looks at the “mystique” of the donkey/human relationship. Hardback with fantastic colour pictures  
   
Title: The Bumper Book of Donkeys Price: $31.00
Author: Elisabeth Svensden  
Description: Here is a book crammed with stories, facts, humour, things to do, quizzes and fun. Includes crafts (knitting pattern, jigsaw, toy donkeys, applique, and more) plus a children’s chapter with puzzles, quizzes and recipes. bumperbook
   
CLOTHING  
Bucket Hats: with embroidered donkey from drawing by artist Karen Morrison Price: $22.00
Colours: blue with dark blue brim and donkey,
beige with dark blue brim and donkey,
dark green with yellow brim and donkey,
all red with dark blue donkey,
dark blue with red brim and donkey (sizes M/L or L/XL)
Sizes: Small/Medium or Large/X-large
   
NOVELTY ITEMS  
Drink Coasters: Rubber with donkey designs - set of 4 Price: $16.00
Can be used for hot drinks below boiling point - stylised drawing of running donkey side on coaster2
Key-ring: With cute metallic donkey – full body profile 3 cm in size, Australian made Price: $14.00
  keyring
Key-ring: Detailed donkey head with writing around edge “Donkeys Are Delightful” on blue and white background, with chain and keyring, size – 3 cm diameter Price: $7.00
  keyringround
Badge: Same as keyring above, but with pin for wearing on clothing. Price: $7.00
  pin
Shrek Ears Price: $16.00
   
Hand Towels: with donkey drawn by artist Karen Morrison Price: $22.00
Gorgeous colours – bright pink, purple, aqua-green, yellow-gold and beige
 
   
Wash cloth: to match hand towels Price: $19.00
Combo (one hand towel and one wash cloth)
Combo price: $34.00
   
Sticker: Large oval (approx 21 x 15 cm) donkey logo with words “I like to show my ass” looks great on horse float, car window or anywhere else Price: $7.00
  sticker
Sticker: Donkey logo with words “What a great ass” Suitable for bumper bar, float or anywhere else
Price: $5.00
   
Plain greeting cards: pack of 5 Price: $6.00
Printed from original drawing by member Janet Weinert – charming picture of girl with donkey under apple tree, with red apple (with envelopes!) cards

 


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