Calendar of Events Mar/April 2012
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Proportions/comparisons
Measuring for Dwarfism in Donkeys
Registered Farm Names
SEE NOTE RE UPDATES
Prefixes MAIN
(Farm names added 8-20/21-08)
Prefix/Name Rules (see Rules)
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Registration Info
Where Does my Donkey Go?
Registration Form or NEW PDF VERSION
Secure Online form Miniature/MDR Only
Secure ONLINE FORM for all other Longears
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SEE NOTE ALSO RE Update to FORM
(* Since we now have online forms, we will no longer assign numbers for show. * )
Registration Rules 1
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Registry Checklist
Inspection Form
Transfer Form or NEW PDF Version
Update Form or NEW PDF Version
Stud Report
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(on the reg form)
Stud Contract
Sales Contract
Code of Ethics (PDF)
REGISTRY changes 2009
Permanent ID OPTIONS 2010
The ONLINE Registration form is up and running! Please use it for new registrations of donkeys or mules of all sizes. Link is above.
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VHOF/Versatility Hall of Fame
NMDA or ADMS?
May 25 - 27, 2012
Fort Smith Arkansas, River Valley Mule & Donkey Show. Foothills Arena, Clarksville. Sherri or Rick Pledger, 918-678-2088 or toll free 877-752-4068. www.muleanddonkeyshow.com/
ARIZONA
March 7-11 2012
Boyd Ranch Mule Ride, Wickenburg, Ariz. 928-415-1095
CALIFORNIA
May 5 - 4th Annual Bishop's Orchards Donkey & Mule Show, Guilford, CT
Judge: Deb Kidwell, Lake Nowhere Mule and Donkey Farm, Martin, TN
(203) 453-2338
May 2012
Memorial Day Weekend
Bishop Mule Days, Bishop CA. http://www.americanmuleassociation.com/Calendar.htm
June 22,23 & 24:
Wine Country Miniature Donkey Classic NMDA National Show. Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Lyttle Cow Palace, Santa Rosa, California wcmdc@live.com, www.wcmdc.net, www.facebook.com/wcmdc. Contact Michelle Pimentel 209-612-9255, or Catherine Oliveira 209-815-2596
COLORADO
April 28-29 2012
Colorado Classic Mule & Donkey Days, Douglas County Fairgrounds
Castle Rock, Colorado https://sites.google.com/site/coloradoclassicmuledonkeydays/flyer
Stacy Reavis, 303-562-7442 email: coloradoclassic@gmail.com
April 28 and 29, 2012
Colorado Classic Mule and Donkey Days, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, Colorado. Classes for all levels of experience. Youth and Adult riding classes; driving classes; Halter classes; pole bending, pylon alley, Barrels and Colorado famous Mule vs. Donkey Soccer. Email: Judy Meyer @ tandjranch@what-wire.com for more information
CONNECTICUT
August 23 to 26
Brooklyn Fair Donkey & Mule Show 2012. Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Brooklyn, CT. Contact: jlavoie08@comcast.net. http://www.brooklynfair.org
September 21, 22, 23
Guilford Fair. Guilford, CT
This is an educational exhibit and chance to educate the public about longears, not a competitive show. Animals and participants are needed for one day or the entire length of the fair. Animals of all sizes welcome. Animals can safely be housed overnight. If you don't have an animal, or can't bring it, your attendance is still welcome and appreciated.Please contact Kimberly Brockett at (203) 627-5885 or 5goats@sbcglobal.net with any questions or if you might have an interest in participating. http://www.guilfordfair.org
IOWA
March (towards end of month)
Waverly Midwest Horse Sale, Waverly, IA: Ron Dean & David Byers, 319-353-2804,email waverlysalescompany@kca.net, www.waverlysales.com
June 30, 2012
North American Select Sale (NASS) hosted by Nissen's Lazy N Ranch. Miniature Donkey sale, all sizes and colors will be offered. Mark your calendars!
KANSAS
Sept 8 2012
Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, KS. Debby Miller millersmeadow@gmail.com 316-990-6423 or Shari Struass at info@minilegenddonkeys.com 785-8210-5811
KENTUCKY
JULY 28, 2012
Northern Kentucky Horse Network Show. NEW THIS YEAR- 4 Mule Classes added, Alexander, KY. Call Jim: 859-496-4976 or 859-472-2880 http://www.nkhn.info/
MAINE
September 21, 22, 23 2012
Common Ground Country Fair Donkey & Mule Show. Unity, ME
More Info: http://www.mofga.org/TheFair/tabid/135/Default.aspx
MASSACHUSETS
November 8-11 2012
Equine Affaire, Eastern States Exposition, W. Springfield, MA
More Info: http://www.equineaffaire.com/massachusetts/
MICHIGAN
Midstates Mule and Donkey's 33rd Annual Michigan Show. June 2nd and 3rd. Over 100 classes for all types of donkeys and mules and their exhibitors. There will be a seperate youth fun show,as well as hog roast and nursing home parade and visit. Come join in the fun! Contact Smith and Brown at 517-278-2247 or smithadnbrowndonks@gmail.com Thanks Jim Smith
MISSOURI
Sept 2012
Ozark Mule Days. Labor Day Weekend. http://www.ozarkmuledays.com/
NEW HAMPSHIRE
October 6, 7, 8
- The Sandwich Fair Donkey & Mule Show Center Sandwich, NH . More Info: http://www.thesandwichfair.com/ Chairman: Jocelyn Weldon, 236 Beech Hill, Hopkinton, NH. 03229. 603-848-3023 or Kelly Steere 603-522-9505
OHIO
June 16-17
Ohio Mule & Donkey Classic. Wilmington OH. NASMA approval pending. Robert Arena. Show manager Dora Psiakis, 513-616-5135, dora@diamonddmules.com Judge Mark Abell.
OKLAHOMA
April 6-8, 2012
All American Congress Class, Tulsa OK. NASMA approved. Judges John Abrams, Kristina Hedrick Wilson. Contact NASMA at www.NASMA.net for more information.
September 2012,
Oklahoma State Fair (Oklahoma City, OK). Oklahoma State Fair Park. For actual date and details, contact Marc Pankow by phone at 405-948-6735 or by email at mpankow@okstatefair.com or visit www.okstatefair.com.
OREGON
August 17, 18, & 19
Pacific Northwest Miniature Donkey Classic. Rim Rock Riders Event Center at Brasada Ranch, Powell Butte, Oregon , www.rimrockriders.com, fourniertraining@gmail.com
Pam Fournier 541 280-5077
Sept , 2012
Hells Canyon Mule Days, "Always the first weekend after Labor Day". Enterprise, Oregon http://www.hellscanyonmuledays.com/, Sondra Lozier - advertising, event info, vendors. Email president@hellscanyonmuledays.com or call Home: (541) 426-3271 / Cell: (541) 263-0104
TENNESSEE
July 12-142012
http://www.twhnc.com/muleshow.htm
The Great Celebration Mule and Donkey Show. Classes for all sizes and types, showcasing gaited mules from around the country.
Sales throughout the year:
Reese Bros.TN Mule Sales
Knoxville Tennessee Livestock Center, Mascot TN. Sale MULES. Rufus Reese, 615-452-2478 or Dick Reese, 615-452-2544
TEXAS
March 16-18 2012
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. Houston TX. http://www.hlsr.com/ or www.rodeohouston.com. Phone 832-667-1000. Email livestock@rodeohouston.com. Hosted by http://www.gcdma.org/shows.html. (No info on the Houston Site regarding equines as of this publication going to print.)
April 14-15, 2012
SDMS "Come and Take It" Show Gonzales, TX for info see www.southwesterndonkeymulesociety.com
June 8-10 2012
Texas Shoot-Out, hosted by SDMS. Southwesternedonkeymulesociety.com.
Oct. 5-7, 2012
State Fair of Texas Donkey, Mule & Miniature Donkey Show---Dallas, TX. Sanctioned by NMDA & GCDMA. Entry deadline Sept. 1 2012. Late entries accepted thru Oct. 5. Paybacks for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places in ALL classes. Gist belt buckles for high point and reserve high point in ALL divisions. For information and entry forms go to www.bigtex.com or call Karla Sykes at 214-421-8717, or call Sue Pryor & Rhonda Westbrook at 972-442-1965.
November 17th & 18th, 2012
Texas State Championship Donkey & Mule Show, Conroe, Texas
**Sanctioned by GCDMA
VERMONT
June 2,3,4 10th Annual Wayne Lyon three day driving clinic. Held at
Ass-Pirin Acres, Addison, Vermont. Miniature or small standard only.
Contact Marshlyn at 802-759-2665 or e-mail : minidonk@together.net Sin
up soon, as limited number excepted.
August 7 Addison Country Field Days Fair, New Haven Vermont.
Open Miniature Donkey & Mule Show. 18 classes, good payback.
Butterfield Arena 10:00AM Contact Marshlyn at 802-759-2665 or
minidonk@together.net
VIRGINIA
April 26 - April 28 2012
Tri-State Draft Horse & Mule Sale, Abington, VA: Ronnie Wheatly, 276-608-0446, ruralheritage.com/tristate/
WISCONSIN
April 20-22, 2012
Midwest Horse Fair 2012 - Horse Heritage, Alliant Energy Center - Madison, WI . Leslie Schmidt (Westfield): 608-296-4496 president@widonkeymule.org
WYOMING
JUNE 13-17, 2012
Jake Clark's Mule Days
Ralston, WY. 307-272-6635 or http://www.saddlemule.com/
MULE/EQUINE SALES
Kelso Mule Sales
Johnny Kelso, 270-435-4229
John Kelso 270-492-8218
Justin Kelso 270-435-4031
Jody Kelso 270-435-4414
Website www.kelsomules.com
Email: kelsomules.@wk.net
Dates in Spring and Fall
Baumli Draft Horse & Mule Sale, United Producers Sale Barn, Maryville, MO: Richard Baumli, 660-652-4454, www.maryvillehorsesale.com
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WILD BURRO ADOPTIONS:
For info on satellite adoptions call: NATIONAL PROGRAM OFFICE. SHIPPING COORDINATION , BOB MITCHELL 702-861-6583 Internet site www.adoptahorse.blm.gov
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Brad Cameron Mulemanship Clinics. For complete schedule call 406-961-1381 anywhere in the USA or Canada, or see the website at www.muletrainer.com or www.cameronequine.com
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Steve Edwards clinics and events listed on his website at http://www.muleranch.com/schedule.asp
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Thank you to Rural Heritage for helping to supply a list of donkey and mule related shows and events on their website. Also to all the clubs and Mule magazines (Mules and More, Western Mule) that publish Event Calendars.