Breaking a donkey to ride requires patience, consistency and positive reinforcement. Start by introducing your donkey to the tack you will use while riding, brushing it all over and letting it sniff each piece so that it becomes familiar with them. Then, introduce the saddle and bridle in small steps; start with just placing them on the donkey for short periods of time before moving onto putting them on for longer amounts of time or even lightly cinching up the girth until your donkey is comfortable with having something around its midsection. When ready to actually mount up, do so from an area such as a mounting block where you can easily get on without spooking or hurting your animal. Make sure you have someone steady beside you when first getting on in case there are any issues. Have patience during this process—it could take anywhere from days to weeks depending on how quickly your donkey learns—and be sure to reward good behavior with treats like carrots!