Donkey instead of the ass; at the end, Zhirinovsky beat Proshka with a whip, made the ass move and had a ride on him through the snow-covered backyard of his dacha. International organisations People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and World Animal Protection have accused Zhirinovsky of cruelty to animals. Zhirinovsky replied to the assertions by stating that similar treatment is commonplace in the Arab world and claimed that his ass has been treated "better than many people". Donkey The donkey or ass ("Equus africanus asinus") is a domesticated member of the horse family, Equidae. The wild ancestor of
Equus (magazine) owned by Active Interest Media and is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. "EQUUS" provides information from veterinarians, equine researchers, riders, and trainers on understanding and influencing equine behavior, recognizing the warning signs of illness and disease, and solving riding and training problems. Equus (magazine) Equus is a monthly magazine for horse owners that was first published in November 1977. The intent of the magazine is succinctly stated by founding editor and publisher Ami Shinitzky's original working title: "The Horseman's Veterinary Journal". In the editorial in the first issue Shinitzky wrote, "EQUUS serves as a bridge between the veterinarian and the horse