April 24-26: The Mane Event, Red Deer, Alberta. For information, visit www.maneeventexpo.com/ab/default.asp , email info@maneeventexpo.com or phone 250-578-7518.
July 30- August 1, 2009
Dogwood Donkey Show, Agri-Fair Exhibition Grounds in Abbotsford, B.C. Join us in this wonderful opportunity to showcase & promote your donkeys. For more information contact Pat Strang at pstrang@telus.net or visit our website at www.firstmainlanddonkey andmuleclub.webs.com
Tees Longears Days: Donkey & Mule Show, Tees, AB, Canada, website info at www.albertadonkeyandmule.com
October 16-17: CDMA Annual General Meeting, Olds, Alberta. Contact Joy Foss: email joynia@xplornet.com or phone 403-742-1144.
August TBA
October 23-25: The Mane Event, Chilliwack, BC. For information, visit www.maneeventexpo.com/bc/default.asp , email info@maneeventexpo.com or phone 250-578-7518
CALIFORNIA
May 19-24th 2009
Bishop Mule Days CelebrationÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂMemorial Day Weekend, Bishop CA. Website: www.muledays.org. Bishop Mule Days Celebration, 1131 N Main St, Bishop CA 93514. Phone 760-872-4263, fac 760-872-2328
June 27- 28, 2009
Wine Country Miniature Donkey Classic
Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, California. Email: wcmdc@live.com |Web: www.wcmdc.net
Sept 11-13 2009
Northern California Miniature Donkey Show. 7th Annual show in Historic Red Bluff California. For more info contact: Cheryl Austin, LiLLongears@msn.com, or 530-347-4457
COLORADO
July 10-12, 2009
Third Annual Colorado Rocky Mountain Miniature Donkey Select Sale, Castle Rock CO. Hosted by MJB Miniature Donkeys, mjburlage@hotmail.com, www.mjbminiaturedonkeys.com, or call 719-481-8081/ f-ax 719-488-5557
June 11-13, 2009: 6th Annual Rocky Mountain Mule Days & Action, Eagle, Co, 1-800-359-5608 or www.rockymountianmuledays.com
July 25-26
61st Annual Burro Days, World Championship Pack Burro Race, Fairplay CO. Www.burrodays.com 719-836-2659
August 28-Sept 9 2009
Colorado State Fair, Pueblo CO. Watch for dates for Donkey/mule show TBA. Website: http://www.coloradostatefair.com/
IDAHO
August 26-30 - North Idaho Fair and Rodeo. www.northidahofair.com
Sep 11-13. Spokane County Interstate Fair. Sept 5-7 - Mules weekend. www.spokanecounty.org/fair
Sep 24-27. Sandpoint Draft Horse and Mule Show. www.idahodrafthorse show.com
INDIANA
Little Dude Ranch sale CANCELLED.
IOWA
Aug 22 2009
NASS North American Select Sale, Miniature Donkeys. Hosted by NissenÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs Lazy N Ranch, Corwith IA. For more info watch www.Lnminidonk.com
KANSAS
Sept 16, 2009 (Wed)
Mule & Donkey Show at KS State Fair, Hutchison KY. Halter,performance, fun classes for mules/donkeys of all sizes. Contact www.kansasstatefaire.com or Judy Schrater gbarj@ourtownusa.net
KENTUCKY
June 13, 2009
Kelso Mule Sale, Hopkinsville KY 270-293-0538.
June 13, 2009
Kentucky Draft Horse & Mule Pull Classic, Muhlenberg Ag Center, Greenville KY. Community Equine Supply, 800-844-1601
July 17-19 2009
Breyerfest, KY Horse Park.
ADMS and local clubs in attendance, model horse show (longears too!). Clinics, demos, trail rides. Museum of the Horse, lots to see and do. Www.breyerhorses.com
MARYLAND
June 27th
Gene Harirson & Jered Harrison Memorial Coon Mule Jump Peformance/Fun Show, Carroll Co. 4-H and FFA Fair. Wetminster MD . John Harrison, 443-375-2814. Elisha Iager, 410-795-1225, or www.harrisonmuledays.com.
MASSACHUSSETS
Nov 13-16, 2009
Massachusetts Equine AfaireÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂW. Springfield MA. For info see web: www.equineaffair.com
MICHIGAN
May 30-31
Coldwater Mule & Donkey Show, Coldwater MI. Over 100 classes, mini to draft. Separate show for youth. Sat night hog roast. Contact Mike Brown or Jim Smith 517-278-2247 or smithandbrown@cbpu.com
August 29-20 2009
Michigan State Fair, Mule & Donkey Show, Draft, mules, saddle and driving classes, NMDA Sanctioned classes. , Contact: MSF Entry Department, 313 369-8290 or Diana Wilson, 313-369-8290
August 29-September 2
Colt Starting & Mule Communication, Battle Creek , MI: Rusty Herwarth, 269-962-9490, steve@muleranch.com , www.muleranch.com
MINNESOTA
July 25 -26 2009
Minnesota State Mule & Donkey State Show, Rochester MN, Olmstead CO Fairgrounds . Contact Scott or Terri Hurley, 507-754-5249 or mvmules@yahoo.com
August 15, 2009
Donkey & Mule Show, Austin MN 507-443-2795 Gary Wagenaar
More Minnesota events: http://www.mndonkeyandmule.org/EventCalendar.html
MISSOURI
April 24-25, 2009
Baumli Draft Horse & Mule Sale, United ProducerÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs Sale Barn, Maryville MO. Richard Baumli, 660-652-4454, www.maryvillehorsesale.com
July 27
MMDBA State Show, Ozark Empire Fair, Springfield MO. Www.mmdba.com
September 11th 13th, 2009
Ozark Mountain Mule & Donkey Days, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri. http://www.ozarkmountainmuledays.com/ Les Clancy, email: chariman@ ozarkmountainmuledays.org
Nikki White, P: (417) 833-2660, F: (417) 833-3769 email nwhite@ ozarkmountainmuledays.com, or website: www.ozarkempirefair foundation.org
Sept 25-27
All Star Mule & Donkey Show & Futurity, Humansville MO. You do not have to be a NASMA member to enterÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂmore rules/info at www.allstarmuleanddonkeyshow.com or Call Rick & Sherri Pedger, 918-678-2088, spledger@tds.net
NEW YORK
June 6, 2009 and Sept 2009
Long Ears & Friends Driving Club in Western NY will be having a Club Fun Driving Show, Cornerstone Stables, 2292 Two Rod Rd, Marilla, NY (near East Aurora) For more information please contact Lucy Janiga, 716-655-0224 or ljaniga@rochester.rr.com .Club web site www.longearsand friends.com
July 17-19, 2009
Mule Days, Madison Co. Fairgrounds, Brookfield NY. FriÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂMule & Donkey Open Show, SatÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂMule & Donkey Gymkhana Show, SunÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂGroup Trail Ride. FMI 315-899-6286 or Muleshow99@aol.com
NORTH CAROLINA
Nov 23-24 2009
Dixie Draft Horse & Mule Carriage Auction, Iredell CO. Fairgrounds. Troutman NC. Dean Beachy, 330-893-3541, fax 330-893-3545
OHIO
July 31-Aug 1 2009
Great American Miniature Donkey Sale, Lebanon OH. Hosted by Martha & Dowell Howard. 513-398-3341, www.donkeys.net. See ad this issue
Nov 2009 Date TBA
Henry Co. Draft Horse Club Farm Days, Liberty Center OH. Beth Arnold, 419-533-1023
OKLAHOMA
Oct 2 - 4, 2009:
North American Saddle Mule Assn. Trail Ride, Horse Heaven Ranch, Talihina OK.
This is our 3rd annual trail ride. All breeds welcome. Trail riding, mule games, come join in on the fun.
www.horseheavenranchresort.com, 918 567 4200, equineempress@hot.rr.com
OREGON
May 30-31, 2009
Gold Hill Triple Challenge Event
Gold Hill OR. Miniature Donkey Only Combined Driving & Trail compe-tition, at Benson Ranch's 360 acre ranch, w/3 miles of driving trails. Divisions for All Levels, Educational Components Throughout, Wonderful Awards!!! Cindy Benson, Cindy@ BensonRanch.com Website: www.BensonRanch.com Phone-541-855-5503
September 11-12-13, 2009
Hells Canyon Mule Days Enterprise, Oregon, ALWAYS THE WEEKEND AFTER LABOR DAY! For more information contact: Sondra Lozier 1-888-323-3271, 1-541-263-0104 or 1-541-426-3271. Or website www.hellscanyonmuledays.com
2009 Show Schedule is ready........... are you ready? 2009 OHA No Glamour No Glitz Gaming & Trail OHA ROM Approved Show Series
Open Gaming Play Day Series. All Proceeds Go to OHA Youth Program
OHA Sanctioned ** Open to all breeds**http://www.oregonhorsemen.com/
TENNESSEE
Sales throughout the year:
Reese Bros.ÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂTN Mule Sales
Knoxville Tennessee Livestock Center, Mascot TN. SaleÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂMULES. Rufus Reese, 615-452-2478 or Dick Reese, 615-452-2544
April 4, 2009
Mule Day Mini Mania Show,-Maury Co. Park, Columbia, TN.20 classes for miniature donkeys and miniature mules. Contact: Carol Tisher, phone #931-380-2496 or email: tctisher@bellsouth.net
July 9-11, 2009
18th Annual Show, The Great Celebration Mule & Donkey Show, Shelbyville TN, PO Box 1010 Shelbyville, TN 37162. Phone: 931-684-5915. Fax: 931-684-5949, e-mail:
twhnc@twhnc.com
July 9-11 2009
Reese Bros Mule sale at the Great Celebration Mule & Donkey Show. Dick Reese 615-452-2544 or Rufus Reese, 615-452-2478
July Date TBA 2009
- Bedford Co. Fair Donkey Show, Bedford Co. Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, TN - 16 classes for miniature donkeys and standard donkeys - begins at 10:30 am (cst). For more info, contact Lydia Spears ph #931-796-4920 or email: miniacre@bellsouth.net Website: http://bedfordcountyfair.org
TEXAS
May 2-3, 2009
SDMS Spring Show, Bell Co. Expo Center. Website www.southwesterndonkeyandmulesociety.com
June 11-14, 2009:
Texas Shoot-Out, Bryan, TX, Larry Wolfe, 254-947-7140, larry@fairwaycarts.com
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Sept 12-13, 2009
Texas State Championship, Mules, Donkeys & Miniature Donkeys. ADMS NATIONAL SHOW, Lone Star Equestrian Center, Conroe TX. Www.gcdma.org
Nov 7-8-2009
SDMA Fall Show, Corsicana Tx.
Www.southwesterndonkeymulesociety.com
Nov 2009 TBA
Aggie Classic TAMU HorsemanÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs Assoc Donkey & Mule Show. Sanctioned by GCDMAÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂhosted by TAMU HorsemanÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs Assoc. Freeman Arena, College Station, TX. Www.gcdma.org
VIRGINIA
Sept 19-20
Old Dominion Draft Horse & Mule Show, Culpepper VA. www.vdhma.org, or call the show secretary at (703) 346-4635.
WASHINGTON
June 2009
Reardon Mule Days, Reardon WA. http://www.reardanmuledays.net/
WEST VIRGINIA
Sept 12-13, 2009
Central WV Mule & Donkey Show, Holly Gray Park, Flatwoods WV. Contact 304-364-8364
WISCONSIN
June 6-7 2009
WDMA State show, Heartland Stables, Custer WI. http://www.widonkeymule.org/Shows/2009/show_2009.htm
August 22, 2009
10:00 a.m. at Red Ridge Ranch - Mauston, WI, (608) 847-2273 or (888) 847-2272
WYOMING
June 17-21 2009
June 16-20, 2010
Jake Clark Mule Days (Always FatherÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂÃÂs Day weekend) Big Boulder Ranch, Ralston WY. Jake & Kay Clark, 1134 Rd 14, Powell WY 82435. Phone/Fax 307-754-4320, kay@saddlemule.com or on the web 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
September 2009 date TBA
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 1-877-GET MULE anywhere in the USA or Canada, or see the website at www.muletrainer.com or www.cameronequine.com
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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. T