Wellington was the biggest donkey - until Jasper arrived ! He is still the most reliable donkey .

He is a very calm and confident donkey and definitely has his own opinions about everything. If he doesn't like something he won't do it and that's that! 

However there is very little he won't do as he loves to be in the centre of attention. He gets called 'In-the-Way-Wellington' because he always stands in your way when he wants something.

Welly is happy giving donkey rides round the meadow and pulling the cart. He is strong and reliable.

 Hello Welly!

He likes to go on long rides in the winter along the Hobby Drive or through the woods to Mouth Mill and is easy to ride off the lead.

He allows the children to ride him bareback up to the field afterwards. However he knows that without the saddle they have nothing to hold on to. If they bounce around on him or kick him too much he decides he doesn't like it and .....they had better stop it or he will buck them off !

He is also good at pulling the donkey cart but you have to drive him with another donkey (usually Oscar) or he won't go. Donkeys never like to be on their own  for long - or is he thinking 'Why should I do all the work by myself?' Probably, knowing Welly.

Age..............23

Size:10.3(43")

Colour:.....Light Brown with white tummy. Beautiful Ears and Golden Eyes.

Born: Bideford,Devon

And here ready to go for a winter ride with Oscar and Barney

Welly came to Clovelly in 1991 and is on 'permanent loan' from a lady in Bideford who loves him dearly and visits him to give him carrot sandwiches.

Here he is in the summer of 1991 in the Donkey Meadow waiting to give donkey rides.

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Here he is in the sunshine showing off his beautiful long mane.

This was Summer 2004 when he had just turned 21.

Here is HELEN who has Adopted Wellington for 2007

Welly sends a big EEore to say "Thanks"