Four of the Yorkshire donkeys were given special beauty treatments and medical care ahead of the May bank holiday, which marks the first time they have been able to get back in the saddle since lockdown.
Mark Ineson, owner of the donkeys, was forced to claim universal credit for the first time in his life when functions were cancelled during the pandemic.
But after his animals received a visit from the farrier, dentist and hairdresser, he looked forward to getting his donkeys back on the sand, bringing happiness to children again.
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Blackpool's donkeys on their Yorkshire farm, getting ready to receive a haircut ahead of the start of their summer season. Photo: Tony Johnson
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Mark Ineson, owner of the donkeys, prepares to come out of lockdown and back to Blackpool's beaches for the start of the summer season. Photo: Tony Johnson
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Mark Ineson with his Blackpool donkeys, who spent a day at the "salon" in preparation for returning to the resort's beach this bank holiday. Photo: Tony Johnson
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Claire Farnsworth gives Trooper a haircut ahead of his return to the Blackpool sands. Photo: Tony Johnson
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Claire Farnsworth giving donkey Dylan a haircut, with farmer Stephen Carrington who looks after them. Photo: Tony Johnson
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Equine dental technician Robert Ruddy looks over the donkeys' teeth to make sure they're in good health before returning to Blackpool beach for the summer season. Photo: Tony Johnson