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.
2025 Show Calendar
Fort Worth Stock Show
Fort Worth, TX
January 25 – 26, 2025
Contact: Lauren Lovelace Murray, Show Manager; 817-877-2400
E-mail: lauren@fwssr.com
Dixie National Color Bonanza 2025
MS State Fairgrounds, Jackson, MS
January 29 – 30, 2025
Contact: Dianna Watson, Show Manager; 479-721-3969
E-mail: watsonhorseshow@gmail.com
NMDA 2025 National Show
State Fair of Texas, Dallas, TX
August 30 – September 1, 2025
Contact: Patty Poe, Show Manager; 817-371-7727
E-mail: Ppoe@bigtex.com
Complete 2025 show list will be posted soon!
Please check back...
NMDA-Approved Judges 2024
NMDA Show Chair Diane Calderon
1576 N. Rustler Trail
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
(623) 203-8266
E-mail: dchorses10@gmail.com
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
124 Crown Colony Dr
Prosper, TX 75078
(334) 596-0284
E-mail: autiger677@gmail.com
Kay Tracy
2830 Bloomingburg-New Holland Rd. NE
Washington C.H., OH 43160
(740) 437-7640
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) 825-3410
E-mail: peacepiperanch@aol.com
Kelly 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
Elaine Page
3751 Conquergood Rd.
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
(989) 670-5702
E-mail: epagehorsejudge@yahoo.com
Wayne Whitehead
1227 Keefer Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903
(419) 524-6535
E-mail: grulla1@netscape.net
Margo Hepner-Hart
10556 NW 195 Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 645-0400
E-mail: mhhorses@aol.com
Butch Watson
7787 SW Regional Airport Blvd.
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 644-1930
E-mail: barlquarterhorses@gmail.com
Dawn M. Taylor
4683 W. County Rd.3
Ray, MN 56669
(812) 360-2258
E-mail: ffastswimcoach@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
Joan Werner
902 Thoroughbred Dr.
Orange Park, FL 32065
904-652-8965
E-mail: joanwerner@bellsouth.net
John Tabb
2711 Bellar Rd
Greenbrier, TN 37073
615-337-8420
E-mail: jotabb22@aol.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
SHOW NEWS
ATTENTION YOUTH...
NMDA has added an End of Year Youth Hi-Point Champion in addition to Jack, Jennet and Gelding Champions.
The NMDA End of Year Youth Hi-Point champion is awarded to the youth that has successfully competed in three (3) NMDA shows and accumulated the most points during a calendar year in halter and performance classes. A minimum of 30 points is necessary to qualify.
Youth participating for this award need to be an NMDA family member. Points can only be accumulated on one donkey. That donkey must be declared at the first show the youth participates. Youth can show different donkeys throughout the year but only one will count toward the End of Year award.
More Show Information
For a complete listing of all rules, download NMDA's Show Rules (pdf).
To apply for NMDA sanctioning, download and submit the NMDA's Show Approval Application (pdf).
To get a hardcopy of NMDA's Show Rules, please contact:
NMDA Central Office at nmdaasset@aol.com
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.
