Christopher Columbus , the first Miniature Donkey born in North America on Columbus day 1929. Robert Green and his grandson are pictured in the cart. Mr Green imported the first Miniature Donkeys into the United States in 1929 from Sicily and Sardinia.
 
Gelding Red Oak Hector and his companions Dorset South England.
 
Original Miniature Donkey Cart Photo Courtesy of Mary Nissen Corwith Iowa
 
February 2009