Woodfordshollow

07/27/2025

The donkey ambassadors were out and about!

06/02/2025

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06/01/2025

June is here and we are getting ready for more hiking!! It’s been a bit wet lately so haven’t been able to get out as much as we would like. We did do a training hike today with a few of our donkeys

06/01/2025

A fun time sharing what we do!!

A huge thank you to all the incredible organizations who joined our Mental Health and Wellness Fair in honor of

Your support, resources, and dedication make a meaningful difference in our community.

04/13/2025

Johnny Rotten and Timmy had an amazing hike today. Hermes came with and did equally as well. For those that understand donkeys you can appreciate that these two self load, stand politely tied to the trailer, will hike next to our pupper and actually yield and give him the right of way, and never missed a step as bikes and dogs passed on the trails. What a great first hike if the season!

04/13/2025

We will be doing our first donkey trail hike today at 1pm. 8060 Hudson Dr SW, Navarre Ohio is the meeting place.

03/22/2025

While most of our equines at the Hollow are donkeys, we do have a few horses too. Very special horses. At Woodfords Hollow we always wish we had more funds to be able to take more of the hard to place horses. They are hard to place because they have significant riding limitations, some may only be suitable as a companion or pasture pet, and some have progressive diseases.

Five years ago we opened our hearts and gave homes to our very first kill pen rescues. One of those horses was our beloved Spartan. We could tell he had soundness issues and emotionally was beaten down and of course a tad older than represented and we didn’t care…..the look in his eyes and the sense of relief you feel from them at being given a loving home is beyond words. We were blessed to be able to have five wonderful years with him before their diseases progressed to where we had to say goodbye. Five years of giving him happiness and successfully bringing him comfort. He told us when he was ready to go even tho we woukd never be ready.

Because of Spartan (and Winston) we knew that we always wanted to open our pastures to other horses in need when we could.
Everytime we open our pasture to a horse bound for the kill pens, one that was tossed away when no longer useful, or one that has been getting passed over by those visiting the rescue because they have limitations, we hope to have many many years with them giving them a sense of purpose and at the same time we know the time may be short and are committed to making whatever time they have with us, one where they feel love and important just for being who they are. We want to be their final home and one they cherish as much as we cherish them.

Today it was fun to watch CHC Hoggy (Theia) romp a bit (and elated she had no heaves) and CHC Rocky feeling happy and energetic enough to pick up his pace. Hoggy can only handle very light riding but some days not even that. But she is a superstar at standing and being loved on by kids that come needing her energy. Rocky’s scars from falling while in harness will probably always be visible, but there is now joy in his twinkling eye and he has such a kind soul. He does have A-fib but it is well managed and he is so eager to please and feel useful.

In a continued tribute to Spartan and his memory, we look forward to continuing to open our pasture to a horse in need.

03/21/2025

We have been very busy here in the hollow and haven’t had a chance to post in a while.

2024 we were blessed to give back to the community in many new ways. We were able to give many donkeys new starts instead of living life in the auction and we were able to find wonderful homes for some.

We also said goodbye to some of the most cherished equines from our personal herd as they crossed the rainbow bridge. Always so hard to say goodbye but we are fortunate to be able to to be their hospice home.

This year I was asked to be an expert presenter representing legacy planning and quality end of life care for donkeys/equines. The timing didn’t work out to where I could make the commitment but still wonderful to be asked.

Looking forward to this spring/summer/and fall of more programs and community outreach, and yes continuing to provide a hospice hollow for those equines that deserve to be cared for and loved in the later stages of life or who are living with life limiting conditions. It is beyond an honor to be able to care for these animals, bring back their trust in humans, provide a loving home where they feel valued and experience joy for how ever long we are blessed to be with them!!!!

12/24/2024

It has been a bit since we have provided an update on the happenings here at the Hollow. Soon we will be emailing our end of year summary along with exciting developments for 2025.

We wanted to send out a little teaser and announce that we will be having a booth at the first event Donkey Extravaganza in Columbus Ohio as part of the Equine Affaire in April. Kimberly will also be one of the presenters and part of the end of the day panel of experts. More to come soon but mark your calendars and spread the word to all donkey enthusiasts to come and support this event!!!

08/27/2024

These two handsome fellows are available to start their new journey in new paddocks. Please reach out for more information!

07/25/2024

My great big Mammoth loves!!!!

07/25/2024

The donkeys of Woodfords Hollow out bringing some smiles and healing today. Today was Finns first time out and he wasn’t too sure about stepping down off the curb onto the parking lot. So…..we just hung out for him to take it all in and when he was ready he beebopped right along!!!

Days like this are what keeps us going!!!