The Donkey Shop

09/03/2026

This weekend our beautiful donkeys will be doing donkey rides at Yarra Junction, Vintage Crank Up… also look out for our educational display of donkeys at Beechworth Golden Horse Shoes.
❤️🫏

18/02/2026

Spice and Ruby will be doing DONKEY RIDES at this fabulous event this weekend. Rides are $10 each. (We don’t have eftpos)
We have been doing this event at this beautiful homestead for many years now, and it is always a great day out. Beautiful heavy horses and loads of historical things to see and learn about.

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04/02/2026

Much Loved Donkey Farm For Sale

Incredible value at $1.2m
30 Brahams Rd, East Warburton,
just over 22 acres, but seems much bigger with easements etc. Backs onto Yarra State Forest with trails that go forever.
Amazing views with a breathtaking sky, which continues to take my breath away after 15 years.
Gently rolling pastures, down to a ferny, tree filled gorge with a permanent creek.
Extensive infrastructure, including sweet house, plus a self contained cabin which has been operating as a successful farm stay. The multiple shedding is unbelievable… as a fitter and turner and car enthusiast, I have built the shedding to make it a breeze to work on my passions.
There is so much to offer here, I can’t put it all in a post, so just call me and come out for a look.
This property is no longer listed with an agent, so please call me directly. I would love to show you around : Linda Jay 0409664074

21/01/2026

This little fella arrived yesterday evening. He is absolutely beautiful, and tiny. He is the smallest foal I have had so far. I am not really trying to breed micro, but his mother is, and it looks like he will be too. His grandfather is “Conrad’s Untouchable” who was an incredible Jack.
His grandmother is “Grawood Sugar Baby” (aka Mouse) who is also an outstanding Jenny.
While he has a white blaze, most of the pigmentation on his nose is dark, with just a little bit of pink around the nostrils.
He stands, runs and jumps around well. He is drinking well and his Mama is doing great.

21/01/2026

GORGEOUS DONKEY FARM FOR SALE
Whoever buys our beautiful farm will have wonderful surprises in the garden all year. Over the last 15 years, I have planted so many bulbs, iris, roses and gorgeous perennials, which pop up throughout every season. I hope the next people enjoy it as much as I do.
The sunsets have been incredible and the view continues to take my breath away
Come and see what else this amazing place has to offer.
Our next open inspection is this Saturday 24th January at 11.30am. Don’t let the heat put you off, sit by the creek on the property or have a swim in the gorgeous Yarra River on your way home.

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25/11/2025

Hello All,
As most of you are aware. The Donkey Shop, and Iron Brook Donkey Farm are in the process of moving to the Strathbogie Ranges.
In our move, our focus is shifting slightly, and we are changing our stud name accordingly.
We will be called High Plains Working Donkeys.
We have a new page now for that, where we are currently doing introductions of many of our animals , and will give updates on where and when we will be working.
I will include a link to the new page if you would like to follow that as well.
Thank you ❤️🫏

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13/11/2025

Open inspection 1.30 Saturday

Awesome, Versatile Property for sale

This beautiful place, with spectacular views, needs to be seen to be believed. It has a unique infrastructure that can be used for a variety of income streams.

This property has already proven to be economically self sustaining.

Shedding that will make any trades person envious. Well fenced paddocks with shelters. Two dams, a creek, mains water and rainwater.

Outdoor bathrooms and camping area with power and water. A self contained unit plus another cabin, as well as the house.

Well pastured paddocks and a beautiful secluded gorge along the creek.

Just beautiful❤️🌿

30 Brahams Rd, East Warburton

Set in a peaceful location in East Warburton, offering a mix of pastured land perfect for equine pursuits and complimented by pockets of natural bush surrounding Brahams Creek that dissects the property adding a rare and sought after element, 30 Brahams Road provides a fabulous lifestyle opportunity...

29/09/2025

Our big teddy bear boy, Billy-Bob, thrives on one-on-one attention. ❤️ So, we have been letting him come in and be the supervisor at the shearing shed, while we repair the yards and set up tank stands, tank water etc.
He is currently moulting, so I am brushing enough hair out of him to make a bed spread, every day. 🤣
I met a lady one time who was keen to try spinning Murphy’s hair. Billy’s isn’t quite as long as Murphy’s was, but it is delightfully soft and fluffy.

24/09/2025

Spice was bright as a button as she waited for me to put her saddle on at Euroa Markets last Saturday. She is such a fit and athletic donkey, and always keen to be a part of the action.
We have a very busy month coming up.
Here is our calendar of where you can catch us for donkey rides .

3rd, 4th and 5th October - Barellan “The Good Old Days” Weekend.

Saturday 11th October - Violet Town Market

Saturday 18th October - Wandin Silvan Field Days

Sunday 2nd November - Strathbogie Cup
Weekend Festival

Saturday 8th November - Violet Town Market

Saturday 15th November - Euroa Market

Friday 5th December - Merry Monbulk Xmas

18/09/2025

Spice and Larry have been out and about, enjoying the sunshine in Boho South.
We all thoroughly enjoyed the Violet Town Market last weekend, and this Saturday 20th September, we will be doing donkey rides at Euroa Market. Look for us in the Rotary park.

11/09/2025

Open house 10am this Saturday
Beautiful property with spectacular views.
Excellent facilities and infrastructure.
Has operated successfully as a donkey stud, rescue, training facility and farm stay for the last 15 years. Backs onto Yarra State Forest with endless trails. Mains water plus tanks plus two dams plus delightful permanent creek. Forest glades with tree ferns and lyrebirds.
Sweet house, plus self contained cabin, plus another cabin plus additional outdoor bathroom facilities for guests, powered campsites and shedding to satisfy any tradesperson.
Pictures do not do this place justice. Feel free to message me directly.
Come and have a look

Positioned in a scenic pocket of the Yarra Valley, this property set on approximately 23 acres delivers an impressive mix of natural beauty, lifestyle appeal, and practical infrastructure. From the quaint 1950's home, you'll enjoy spectacular mountain views with ever changing colour. Abundant wildli...

09/09/2025

This is Spice.
She was originally a wild caught donkey, who was captured in Fregon in Northern South Australia. She came to me quite a few years ago now… 🤔 Gee time flies!!
We have had many adventures already. She has now become a core member of our donkey rides team. I have bred a beautiful daughter from her, called Waru, and we go on pack saddling adventures together. She has also done numerous church and school activities and a couple of commercials.
When we do donkey rides, she is usually accompanied by our ever gentle little chocolate girl Ruby, and these days she sometimes works with Larry.
She is now an incredibly versatile partner, who loves to get out and about, but also always enjoys a snuggle.
Spice will be doing donkey rides with Larry at the Violet Town market this weekend, Saturday September 13th. We have heaps of events coming up, so keep your eye on where we will be next.