The Winter-Ready Donkey course delivered by a qualified equine nutritionist

The Winter‑Ready Donkey course gives you the knowledge and confidence to support your donkeys through the toughest months of the year, when cold, wet weather and reduced turnout create real risks. You’ll learn how winter affects weight, warmth, digestion, joints, hooves, and respiratory health, and the practical feeding and management strategies that keep donkeys comfortable, mobile and thriving.

Designed and taught by Dr. Stephanie Wood, independent equine nutritionist who has a PhD in Donkey Nutrition, this course blends accessible science with practical, real‑world feeding strategies so you can make informed decisions that genuinely support donkey health and wellbeing.

What you'll learn: 
Session 1 - Understanding Winter Challenges  
Session 2 - Weight, Warmth and Winter Feeding
Session 3 - Supporting Digestive, Joint, and Respiratory Health 
Session 4 - Mud, Moisture, and Skin and Hoof Health 

How the course works:
- Learn at your own pace over a 6 month period
- Engaging videos
- Quizzes to support your understanding
- Links to research for those wanting more science
- Certificate of Completion once all modules and activities are finished  

This course is fully online and self‑paced, making it easy to fit around work, yard duties, and everyday life.

Why this course is worth it
1. It supports donkey health and welfare
2. It's practical, realistic, and immediately applicable 
3. It's designed for owners, carers, and professionals alike