A FARM park is introducing miniature donkey races to keep families entertained dur - ing the school holidays.
Three miniature Mediterranean donkeys – named Ee-yore, Tiny Tim and Jenny – have been through daily training to prepare for their big racing de - but at Barlaylands on Monday, July 25.
They measure less than a metre in height each.
Dave Finkle, farm park manager, said: “When our three miniature donkeys arrived in June, we were unsure whether they’d actually want to race, but they love it.
“Being so small, they are all adorable”.
The Donkey Derby will take place at the farm, in Billericay, daily until September 2.
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