Have you ever ridden a donkey? I think it's easier to ride a donkey than to ride a horse, but is that the case? Does a donkey get used to people more easily than a horse does?
I did many years ago and it was hectic because we were doing a smaller trail in the Grand Canyon, it was fun but a little crazy. If I could imagine anything more clumsy than me, its a donkey.
The only time I have ever ridden a donkey is to play donkey basketball for the local FFA chapter's fundraiser. I wouldn't say it was easier because donkeys are stubborn. If they don't want to move they won't!