Bray Hollow Farm Online Tack Sale

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We have identified the scammer who is using our address, to sell imaginary horses, and are pursuing via legal channels. We are not making public; yet, because frankly, there will be copycats. If you are considering getting an equine and are shopping online,
Here is some advice;
-Use your head if buying online. Do not send any money in advance to “hold” a donkey or horse. Do not send any money until you have literally seen the creature IN REAL LIFE. The more they push, even for just $50, the more likely it’s a scam.
-Do not purchase without a PPE (a pre-purchase exam), to confirm age and health. Yes this means arranging for a vet visit. Too much hassle? Wait until you learn how much hassle a sick old creature is
-Do not pay online and also pay for delivery, assuming some little cutie is going to be dropped off in a sparkly white van with costumed stable boys, and a bow on the halter. Do not do this! Likely no trailer will ever arrive, there will be lots of texts, until you realize you are out $2-$5k.
-First, you really ought to get out and MEET the creature you will own, (assuming it exists) see if you even like each other, then get a DVM to examine, assuming the critter is even real. Hire someone with a trailer to take you out if you must, but don’t be cheap or lazy about this. You will pay later for being short sited upfront.
-Too far to go see yourself? Find one closer. Don’t make excuses for being lazy. Once you actually own an equine you will be cleaning poo every single day, may as well get used to getting out there!
-Beware those using the words “adopt” or “rescue”, they are cool buzzwords and every scammer is using them. It’s not a rescue or an adoption unless it’s from someone who is legitimately rescuing, and there is an adoption contract. Otherwise it’s just a sale. How will you know? First, an honest rescuer won’t ask for money upfront, and second, they will ask YOU a lot of questions because they care, and because the animal actually exists.
-Y’all are buying a photo, scammers don’t actually have the animals. While it’s possible they did, once, if they are sending buyers here, to our address, they are just selling you a photo and a dream
-“Oh but I want that one, it’s so cute!” Seriously have you read anything we have said? It may not even exist. These scammers are taking money online and sending buyers HERE..
We will not be happy about having to tell people who show up that they were dumb, and just gave their money to scammers.

If you really want a donkey or mini, ADOPT. Call and talk to the rescues.
Learn what their adoption requirements are, and use this as a roadmap to getting properly set up, before your equine arrives home. Why does this not sound as appealing? Because you have to fill out an application? The rescues are stepping up for equines truly in need, and have done the heavy lifting getting them healthy. And you know what you GET when you adopt? A below market adoption fee, a healthy animal with an accurate description, and a RETURN CLAUSE. So if Fluffy isn’t all you dreamed, she has a safe place to go back to.
Ok hope this helps.
(Fyi Rosemary Farm Sanctuary has no mini-donkeys, no donkeys at all currently, and no minis available for adoption, however we are happy to refer people to other rescues that do!)

https://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/news/study-shows-donkeys-need-greater-protection-in-winter-than-horses

Study shows donkeys need greater protection in winter than horses A new study from The Donkey Sanctuary shows that donkeys, and to a lesser extent mules, are less able than horses to adapt to colder, wetter climates and therefore require additional protection in the winter to meet their welfare needs.

The Bray Hollow herd go out and about even in the worst weather. Minis, standards, one large standard. Our turnouts fit them all!

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Donkey blankets in stock! 1680d recycled fabric shell, waterproof and windproof, fleece interior for winter, designed by us especially for donkeys and manufactured to our specs. $220 in sizes 48-63. www.brayhollowfarm.com

One of the beautiful Barb mares at Rosemary Farm

Right across the street from the Spring Tack Sale, & Demo Day! ! Grand Opening day of Bear Gulch Tack & Feed! Come see us all Fairbanks Stable this Saturday

We're back in person!

Spring Tack Sale and Fun Day! RAIN OR SHINE on Bear Gulch Rd in Richmondville! COME JOIN THE FUN 9-4

The donkey isn't being "stubborn" or "lazy" or "taking advantage" of you. The donkey is surviving, void of ego, and simply doing what has worked for him in the past to make himself feel better, safer, or has given him the release and comfort he seeks. When you stop attributing anthropomorphic traits to donkeys, you start seeing them as they are, and start becoming a more ethical and effective trainer.

Our herd of geldings and one jack is turned out all the time, and they play hard! These turnouts stand up to it all: life in a treed lot, rocky clay soil, mutual grooming, wrasslin' , rubbing against a round bale, brutal wind, and annual thorough laundering...

Donkey tested, donkey approved!

The Bray Hollow herd go out and about even in the worst weather. Minis, standards, one large standard. Our turnouts fit them all!

Standard/large standard donkey sizes in heavyweight(60, 63, 66 in stock as of March 1.) All mid weights sold out, all mini sizes sold out. More stock coming in May!

LILAC! And of course the classics, black and white.

Damond quilted pads measure 22 1/2 inches along the top, 17 3/4 inch drop. Webbed billet loops and girth-pass-through. NIP. Local pick-up in 13739, or shipping available!

$125 Synthetic Western - ready to ride. FQHB, lightweight!

Lightweight synthetic fit s a big, wide horse. Nylon latigo and offside billet included, good keepers, some pretty details, easy to adjust stirrup buckles, rings for flank cinch, rings behind cantle, grippy seat. Cosmetic defects to the seat and some minor wrinkling of the fenders near the skirt. Fleece underside is fluffy and clean- ready to ride! Easy care, and EASY TO LIFT onto your horse! Local pick in 13739, can meet on Oneonta or Cobleskill NY or can ship to you. Please ask any questions!

$125 Thorowgood- click on the album for more info!

Appears to be new- billets look like they may have never been girthed! Made in England, high Thorowgood quality, wool flocked, easy care, cut back for high withers. Small spot of rust on offside stirrup bar. Medium tree, 16.5 seat. Local pick up in 13739, I can meet in Oneonta or Cobleskill NY or I can ship. Please ask any questions.

Donkey Turnouts! 1200d exterior for durability and comfort, high neck, adjustable double quick clips at chest, oversize tail flap, reflective piping. These are designed by us especially for donkeys, and the same ones worn by our herd during the windy, wet-cold-then-bitter-cold-then-wet-cold again winters that last six months in this part of NY. $139, shipping available across the US and to Canada. Also available through eBay! Sizes 48-69- message us for availability.

Donkey turnouts!

Yep!

Particular Microbiota Might Make Donkeys Extra-Easy Keepers – The Horse Donkeys can thrive off straw and other low-quality forage, unlike most horses and ponies, and now we have a better idea why.

Sidesaddle Fit and Fun Day! Sidesaddle education, hands-on fitting, and sale! Sit in some modern saddles and learn from ASA President Maggie Pritchard Herlensky.

Thick, soft and warm wool fitted coolers! Mini, pony and horse sizes available.

I made this meme last year and so manny people shared it, so we’re sharing again!
Adopters have said how much they love to hear their donkeys braying to them. We love it! ❤️