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Feb '10

Lifes no beach for holiday donkeys


Hundreds of thousands of horses and donkeys are suffering overseas due to tourists, yet many British holidaymakers are unaware of their impact and how to act responsibly when they encounter working animals abroad. In popular destinations such as Egypt and Jordan, horses and donkeys are used to taxi tourists across difficult and dangerous terrain to historical landmarks. The animals are often over-worked, under-watered and under-fed, and have the added burden of frequently carrying passengers who are too heavy for them. Haggling is common as credit crunch tourists negotiate rock bottom prices and quibble over the last pound. Owners, whose livelihoods are dependent on these earnings, are often left short changed and are tempted to overwork the animals in their desperation to bring in enough money to feed their family. Video from Brooke, the equine charity.

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16 comments to “Lifes no beach for holiday donkeys”

  1. bluedjumper Says:

    thats sickk …

  2. kililikwa Says:

    1.03 visit la fitness

  3. kililikwa Says:

    i got bite by a donkey but i still love them they are very loyal i dont intead to ride them

  4. wiiscool Says:

    Fucking fat ugly Americans, and overweight Australian’s.

  5. pakatochip Says:

    Here in the US, I do sort of the same thing as what they stated to do. When we travel, we always go on a trail ride. I always make sure the horses are in good condition before I ride. If they’re not, I make a comment to the owners as to why I wont be riding at their place. I hope it makes a difference….

  6. smokes2468 Says:

    It’s simple. I would buck any man that tried to ride me. I would give him the message that I don’t want him on me. I wouldn’t move I would be very stubborn.

  7. Equidum Says:

    I understand ! And I agree that it is by far the best option !!! But, then, you won’t be a donkey, because donkeys never have a say as regards who mounts them ! Your owner wouldn’t agree with a “women only” donkey that would be less profitable ! ;-) )

  8. smokes2468 Says:

    I will only carry women. I will post a sign around my neck stating Females only. No Men allowed.

  9. Equidum Says:

    So do I smokes !!! I wish I was one of these !

  10. mandawander Says:

    to be honest, them people shouldn’t be using the horses or donkeys, they should get off their ass and use their legs!

  11. alloypony Says:

    muslims make me fucking sick maybe that fat woman should ride the muslims. they would know how those poor animals feel. they dony deserve animals.
    imbiciles

  12. VIKING33NY Says:

    Those poor Donkeys….those poor things!!

    You Bastards!!!!

  13. delanodonut96 Says:

    fucking fatt asss woman goo raid your food fatso

  14. indianajonesanaheim Says:

    I wish that obese bitch got kicked in the ass by that donkey.

  15. smokes2468 Says:

    I wish I was a donkey sometimes. I want to give Big Fat Women rides.

  16. wiwbib Says:

    i feel sorry for all donkeys nd horses in this vid!
    people couldnt take care of them but why not respect them :-(

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