This cache goes a long way out to get here. We have been by this place many times due to the property next door beeing owned by a good family friend. When we decided to put a cache at this location Monkeybrad said something about Tom's Minature Donkeys. Well I laughed and told him he was crazy and it became a joke. A little while later I decided to check it out, and while I have not been over to see Tom's minature donkeys I have checked to make sure they do exist and here is what I found out.
The Miniature Mediterranean Donkey originated on the island of Sardinia and was later introduced to Sicily. In 1929, a stockbroker on Wall Street imported 6 jennys and a jack to the US. He had heard about the wonderful little animals during a trip to Europe, and without even seeing the donkeys he purchased and arranged their shipping through an agent in Paris. Their adorable nature lead to other enthusiasts importing and breeding Miniature Donkeys. Over the next 70 years the numbers were to steadily grow - today we believe there are around 10,000 in America alone. Sadly during this time they have nearly become extinct on their native islands.
The true Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys in the UK have originated from bloodlines in the US and Canada. In the U.K there are approximately 150 Miniatures now. They are predominately grey dun in colour as were the original donkeys from Sardinia. You will find a few other colours such as black, brown, sorrel and even spotted. To qualify as a Miniature, a donkey must be under 36": The majority of Miniatures in this country are between 31" - 35". A Miniature Mediterranean Donkey would normally attain 95% of his final height in the first 12 months and can be considered as mature in height at 2 years old.
If you are lucky, while looking for this cache you may get to hear the bray of one of Tom's Minature Donkeys. If not just enjoy the beauty and history of this old site. 
