NMDA Sanctioned Shows
NMDA sanctioned shows have been ongoing since 1992 and have been enjoying expanded participation over the years. The purpose of the Show Rules is to provide a framework for showing Miniature Mediterranean Donkeys that emphasizes the well being/safety of the Breed, provides a level playing field between experienced and novice Competitors of all ages, and fosters good sportsmanship.
2026 NMDA Show Chair
Diane Calderon
1576 N. Rustler Trail
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(623) 203-8266
E-mail: dchorses10@gmail.com
2026 Show Calendar
Fort Worth Stock Show
Fort Worth, TX
January 24 – 25, 2026
Contact: Ashton Dunkel, Show Manager; 817-877-2535
Judge: Duane Stutzman
Daffodil Dandy
Glen Rose, TX
April 10 - 12, 2026
Contact: Tracey Slagle; 308-624-0212
E-mail: Tracey_stagle@hotmail.com
2026 NMDA Nationals & ACOSA Nationals
The Little Long Ears, Pontotoc Agriplex, Ada, OK
May 30 – 31, 2026
Contact: Paula Brown, Show Manager; 903-245-6056
Judge: Wayne Lyon
SDMS
Groesbeck, TX
June 13 & 14, 2026
More info to come
Honkey Tonk Miniature Donkey Extravaganza
Cooper Steel Arena at the Celebration Grounds, Shelbyville, TN
July 25 & 26, 2026
Contact: Watson Horse Shows; 479-644-1930
E-mail: Watsonhorseshows@gmail.com
OC Fair Mini Donkey Show
Costa Mesa, CA
July 28 - Aug 2, 2026
More info to come
Outwest Longears Miniature Donkey Show
Rancho Murieta Equine Complex CA
August 29 & 30, 2026 (Clinic August 28th)
Contact Show manager: Rinda Pullin; 425-231-7464
E-mail: T3horseshows@gmail.com
Halloween Spooktacular
Glen Rose, TX
October 23 -25, 2026
Contact: Tracy Slagle; 308-624-0212
E-mail: Tracy_Slagle@hotmail.com
More 2026 show information will be posted soon!
Please check back...
NMDA-Approved Judges 2026
Tina Langness
1593 160th Ave.
New Richmond, WI 54017
(715) 760-2496
E-mail: tinadave@frontiernet.net
Diana Firestone
702 Mine St.
Llano, TX 78643
(325) 660-5858
E-mail: Lodi101@aol.com
Karen Doby
PO Box 577
Prosper, TX 75078
(945) 276-0642
E-mail: autiger677@gmail.com
Kay Tracy
2830 Bloomingburg-New Holland Rd. NE
Washington C.H., OH 43160
(740) 606-7640
E-mail: kaytracy7640@sbcglobal.net
Pat Hightower
811 Welle St.
Dayton, NV 89403
(530) 941-2840
E-mail: pathighdancer@gmail.com
Bobbie Ferraro
1835 West Ward Ho
Navasota, TX 77868
(936) 870-8319
E-mail: peacepiperanch@aol.com
Kelley J. Reames
498 Johnson Cemetery Rd.
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 438-0103
E-mail: kelleyreames@hotmail.com
Sandy Croote
5481 S. Federal Circle Apt. G107
Littleton, CO 80123
(518) 376-4385
E-mail: dps6062@gmail.com
Butch Watson
7787 SW Regional Airport Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 644-1930
E-mail: barlquarterhorses@gmail.com
James Rutledge
17103 S Lake
Montgomery, TX 77316
(936) 588-1982
E-mail: jamesalene@consolidated.net
Michael E. Powell
10015 Hwy. 43
Russellville, AL 35653
256-324-1340
E-mail: mike.358.powell@gmail.com
Angie Reichert
973 Trawick Creek Rd.
Holt, FL 32564
850-826-0347
E-mail: F15AngieR@aol.com
Diane Teaque
2470 Chase Rd.
Beeville, TX 78102
936-537-7849
E-mail: cedarcrr@gmail.com
Wayne Lyon
236058 80th Street East
Foothills, Alberta Canada T1S3W5
403-862-6442
E-mail: wwlyon@texus27.com
Jill Paxton
617 NW Boulder Brook Rd.
Ankeny, IA 50023
319-541-4140
E-mail: Jill.paxton@gmail.com
Mary Ann Fielitz
24516 County Road BC
Archbold, OH 43502
419-260-7687
E-mail: MAFHorses@Bright.net
Kerri L Kyle
22041 E 3750 North Rd
Roseville, IL 60963
217-246-0537
E-mail: Kerri.Kyle@me.com
Duane Stutzman
27611 Township Road 242
Fresno, OH 43824
740-610-4129
E-mail: Horese'125@gmail.com
Heather Northcutt
699 Patterson School Rd.
Silex, MO 63377
814-289-1649
E-mail: hawkeyeridge@yahoo.com
Eric Scott
18700 Naomi Drive
Cashion, OK 73016
405-317-5531
E-mail: ericscott455@gmail.com
Congratulations To The Winners of the NMDA 2025 End of Year Hi-Point Competition
Hi –Point GELDING
DRF Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes aka "Ace"
— Bobbie Ferraro – owner/handler
Hi-Point JACK
Southern Asspitality's Murphy
— Savannah Ames – owner/handler
Hi-Point YOUTH
Jay Steven's
SHOW NEWS
ATTENTION YOUTH...
NMDA has added an End of Year Youth Hi-Point Champion in addition to Jack, Jennet and Gelding Champions.
Youth participating for this award need to be an NMDA family member.
The Youth Hi-Point Award is based on the Youth and not the Donkey so the Youth can use different animals at a show but on the entry form must designate which Donkey for each class they want the points to be tallied for. Competitors cannot get points for more than one Donkey per class. This must be clarified before the show starts.
Youth are required to get a number that is used in each youth class for youth points only not points for donkey in youth classes.
Recap:
* Attend at least three NMDA shows with at least two different judges
* NMDA current family membership
* Accumulate at least 30 points over the year.
NMDA End of year Hi- Point, Jack, Jennet and Gelding requirements to qualify for this award.
* Be an NMDA member in good standing for the year
* Attend at least three NMDA shows with a least two different judges
* A minimum of 50 points for the year (page 15 #78 NMDA Show Rule Book)
More Show Information
Announcing 2026 Revised NMDA Show Rulebook
For a complete listing of all rules, download NMDA's Show Rules (pdf).
Note: hard copy of NMDA's Show Rules is not available at this time.
Judges and exhibitors are responsible for downloading the info.
To apply for NMDA sanctioning, download and submit the NMDA's Show Approval Application (pdf).
Highlights of the new revisions of the NMDA Show Rulebook
- No cleats allowed in any classes
- Driving whips to be in-hand in all driving classes
- Show shirts added to show attire
- Having the wrong number or no number in a class is a disqualification
- The gate person needs to have all exhibitors in the holding area and ready to enter ring
- Sub-Youth is 12 years and under – Youth is 13- 17 years of age
- In-Hand Hunter class has been added
- Lead race has been shortened to 50 feet
- Coon jumping starting at 20 inches
- Show application fee is $75.00
- Hi-Point Show Champion competition... if there is a tie, the competitor with the most first places will break the tie between competitors
- Youth Halter has been added where points go on the Youth only, not the donkey (jennets and geldings only)
- In-Hand jumping on jump-offs - put bars down on the other jumps not being used to jump off
- Coon Jumping - exhibitors enter from the front only – not the sides
- Big T game driving distance for course
- No speed carts or Hyper Bikes allowed on Performance driving, Obstacle driving and Gambler's Choice courses
- Gambler's Choice course will give a 30 second warning with a whistle before 2 minutes is up
- Youth can help in open and green classes where points are on the donkeys only, not youth. Youth Hi-Point is on the youth's number only
Reminder to show management
Please note that NMDA requires show results be returned on the form supplied to show management. Results must be readable and contain all information requested. Returned electronically is preferred but the form can also be copied and sent by mail. Also, that the results need to be returned to Show Chairman within the 15 days with the $2.00 per donkey fee. If the show results are not returned in time or illegible, the points earned by exhibitors at this show will not be counted towards End of Year High-Point Champion competition.
