HoofNotes

Episode 9 - “I Do” with Donkeys

Weddings, worries, and a trip across the Irish Sea — Episode 9 of HoofNotes is full of charm and surprise. Robert shares stories from recent ceremonies, including two mini donkeys travelling to Carlisle to help a couple say "I do." Hear about vet visits, care home magic in Rathfriland, and listener questions about how to tell the donkeys apart.There's a look ahead to Mullingar, summer schemes, and the daily chaos of donkey life. Follow our socials @hoofnotespod Find out more about Kinedale Donkeys at www.kinedaledonkeys.co.uk ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 8 - Sunhats and Show Ribbons

In this episode of HoofNotes, Robert shares a scorcher of a week — from surviving the Saintfield Show heatwave to taking home Reserve Champion with his beloved donkeys. Hear what it means to show animals, and why Tourism Northern Ireland’s recent visit could change everything. We’ve got outreach visits, a surprise appearance from the ever-demanding Luna, and a mid-podcast interruption from Branston the cat — naturally about 30 minutes in. Settle in for a warm, honest, and very donkey-filled ride through rural life. Follow our socials @hoofnotespod Find out more about Kinedale Donkeys at www.kinedaledonkeys.co.uk ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 7 - Rain, Rest & Really Good Donkeys

After a much-needed pause to rest and reset, Robert returns with an extended episode of HoofNotes. In this heartfelt catch-up, we visit a wedding where the donkeys wore umbrellas, enjoy some hilarious and moving care home moments, visit from a Scottish family, and experience the chaos of 9 donkeys on one trek. Plus: a beautiful listener question all about donkey foaling, the practical aspects and the little joys surrounding birth. It’s a longer listen this week, packed with stories. Grab a cuppa, and come walk with us through mayhem, laughter, and the magic of farm life. Follow our socials @hoofnotespod Find out more about Kinedale Donkeys at www.kinedaledonkeys.co.uk ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 6 - Goat Calm & Sheep Carnage

This week on HoofNotes, the gates are closed — but the stories haven’t stopped. As Robert takes time for some long-overdue maintenance around the farm, the animals step up with their usual mix of drama and heart. There’s a sheep stuck in a fence, another sheep launching a surprise headbutt, and a deeply moving moment as one visitor finds peace during a goat meditation session. With donkeys providing comfort, goats mirroring emotions, and one very determined woman who overcame anxiety just to show up — it’s a gentle reminder that being still with animals can be the best therapy. Follow our socials @hoofnotespod Find out more about Kinedale Donkeys at www.kinedaledonkeys.co.uk ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 5 - Beer Burros and a Bald Chicken

This week on HoofNotes, we’ve got everything from giggling date nights to donkeys delivering beer at weddings — and one very brave hen called Brigid, who escaped a fox with her life (but not her tail feathers). Robert takes us behind the scenes of a joyful school visit (with some wonderfully old-fashioned children’s names), an adult birthday in the barn, and the launch of Beer Burros — a new wedding craze from America that Turlough and Tinkerbell are taking international. There’s laughter, a few heartfelt listener stories, and a more emotional moment too — as Robert reflects on his first donkey, Muffin, whose legacy still lives on at Kinedale. 🔔 Content warning: This episode includes a brief mention of pet loss and euthanasia during the Farm Archives section. Follow our socials @hoofnotespod Find out more about Kinedale Donkeys at www.kinedaledonkeys.co.uk ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.