Trails End Ranch

Trails End Ranch miniature donkeys Shippensburg, PA, south central Pennsylvania near Harrisburg. Laura Stouffer has raised miniature donkey foals for more than ten years while participating in national donkey registry programs and conducting routine health screenings.

Each animal lives in a pasture-based herd with access to sheltered barns, turning out daily for grazing, social interaction and gentle handling from an early age. The ranch’s focus on developing calm, friendly temperaments suits therapy visits and family farms alike. Parents of foals are tested for common genetic conditions and hooves are trimmed regularly by professional farriers.

Laura’s background in small-scale sustainable farming is reflected in the ranch’s commitment to balanced nutrition and environmental stewardship. Visitors often comment on the donkeys’ calm nature during routine handling sessions. Membership in the American Donkey and Mule Society underscores Laura’s commitment to breed standards and ongoing education.