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Oscar is the only donkey with a pedigree. His full name is Grafton Oscar. We usually call him 'Ozzy'. When he was young he was registered with the Donkey Breed Society and took part in donkey-driving competitions. He won several prizes and still enjoys being driven very much. It is sometimes difficult to get him to stand still while you get into the cart as he is keen to go. He loves the excitement of going to shows. Then he moved to Birmingham and took disabled people for cart rides. He came to Clovelly in 1990. |
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Oscar Ready for Donkey Rides |
Oscar is a very calm donkey and has often posed for photographs in Clovelly High Street. He likes it best when there are lots of people around to pat him. He also has given many donkey rides but he finds that very boring and walks very slowly. Off the lead Oscar is a fast ride but is usually obedient. He is also good at jumping.
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Ready to go for a Drive with the Donkey Waggon |
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Age..............23 Size:10.2hh (42") Colour : Born:
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In 1999 Oscar developed a hormone problem that stops him growing his summer coat properly. This means he looks strange all summer and often wears a rug so that he is not cold. He is still a dear donkey and we love him just as much even if he is a bit bald!
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Oscar in Summer 2002 |
| Fortunately, he still grows a thick woolly winter coat as you can see from this picture of him about to go on a ride with Isaac, Toby and Donk and some of the village children. |
A Winter Ride: Oscar, Isaac, Toby and Donk |
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The good news is that he had a really good summer coat in 2003 and it
looks as if his problem is going away. Everyone is amazed and really
pleased!
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| The Donkeys |
Spotty, Oscar and Jasper in Summer 2003 |
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