Pilant's Lil Ass Ranch

Pilant’s Lil Ass Ranch, a miniature Mediterranean donkey breeder in Lincoln, MO, lies in west-central Missouri near Kansas City. The ranch has been raising miniature Mediterranean donkeys for over a decade, with membership in national donkey associations and routine health screenings including hoof trimming and vaccinations. Carroll and Lisa Pilant emphasize low-stress handling and early socialization, offering daily turnout on expansive grass pastures and access to a climate-controlled barn.

Each donkey receives individualized care from birth, and foals are introduced to common farm sights and sounds to foster steady temperaments. The couple selects breeding stock for strong conformation and gentle natures, reflecting their background in family farming. All foals are registered with national stud books and documented with detailed health records. Pastures border wooded shelter belts that provide shade and natural windbreaks. Their confidence-building approach has earned positive feedback from local owners and riding programs.