1. Trimming donkey hooves can help keep them healthy. Long or irregular hooves of donkeys can cause discomfort, pain or other hoof problems. Trimming hooves can keep the proper length and shape of hooves and reduce the risk of hoof disease.

2. Trimming hooves can help donkeys maintain normal gait and walking posture. Too long or unbalanced hooves will affect the walking and running ability of donkeys, and even cause discomfort or injury.