We aim to be a friendly society, providing a full range of activities to interest everyone. Our members come from all age groups, from children to pensioners, and include both donkey owners and people who simply love donkeys. Most of us live in the United Kingdom, but we also have overseas members throughout the world. Breeding and Showing As a Breed Society, we aim to improve the quality and conformation of donkeys by advocating careful and selective breeding. Showing classes at both major and minor shows let the general public see donkeys at their best.
Donkeys compete in both in-hand and driven classes, and there are special classes for children.
We also seek to encourage a fuller and more active life for those donkeys who are much loved family pets or companions for other animals. Some members don't wish to show, or don't own donkeys of show quality. To cater for them, many alternative events are organised throughout the United Kingdom. These activities include walks, picnics, treasure hunts, giving donkey rides at fetes, and taking part in parades. Our object is to cover the whole country through a network of Area Representatives.