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WELCOME to Rio Grand Mule & Donkey
Association Newsletter Website! You will find all
Newsletters for 2010 on this website as they become
available.
Contact us at
RGMDA@eeebray.com
for any information about the newsletters.
If you would like to
continue to receive your newsletter via the mail,
please let us know.
Please send us pictures,
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WORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT
Here it is, another month gone by, now if the
weather would warm up a bit, it is still below
freezing in the morning here at our place. Soon we
will be complaining that it's too hot and wishing that
it would cool off!
Several members have asked to be provided with a
RGMDA membership list, so, the subject of providing
a list to members was brought up at the board
meeting because past policy has been that the list
not be published. The board has decided to provide
the list to paid up members who desire it. Names
will be eliminated if so desired by a member.
See more information.
So far this year we have
56 paid up member ships, four of which are corporate
members. These members have their business cards
published in the newsletter every month. It is
important the we support these businesses, and when
we do patronize them be sure and mention that you
saw their card in the newsletter.
If you have not renewed you membership for 2010,
please do it now as this is the last newsletter that
you will receive if you do not renew.
RGMDA patches are now available, see your unit chair
to see one and place an order.
The next board meeting is May 21st at the
Copper Canyon Restaurant at 5400 Gibson in
Albuquerque. The meeting will start at 6:30, the
room is available at 5:30, so you can eat before the
meeting starts
I hope to see you all at one of the RGMDA events or
meetings this month.
As always, keep the mule
between you and the ground.
Steve
2010 Membership renewal is due
Click on "Forms"
and you will find the 2010 Application for
Membership and the 2010 Hold Harmless agreement. In
order to make sure that we have your current
address, telephone numbers (s) and e-mail address,
and, to satisfy the requirements of our insurance
company please complete both sheets and mail them
with your dues to the RGMDA PO box on
the application. You may also bring them to your
chapter meeting and give them to the chapter chair
person.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Richard & Kim Riddle
Colorado
RGMDA BOARD MEETING MEETING 3-26-10
Copper Canyon Restaurant, Gibson Blvd. NE,
Albuquerque, NM
Present: Lowell and Gayle Clark, Liz Moore,
Buddy Buzzard, Steve and Mary Randall, Bill and
Donna Monsarrat, Dick and Sue Kimberly, Bob
Larison, Richard and Colleen Selby, Connie
Rossignol.
Minutes of the Last Meeting: There being
no objections the minutes were approved as they
appeared in the newsletter
Treasurer's Report : Balance $3,887.78
There being no objections, the balance was
approved as presented.
It was discussed and decided that a balance
would be published in the newsletter and that a
detailed statement may be requested by any
member from the President or his/her respective
Chapter Chair. Connie Rossignol so moved, Donna
Monsarrat seconded and the motion carried.
Committee Reports
Show Committee
Colleen Selby reported that the Driving
Clinic grossed $445 .Clinician Dick Hensleigh
refused payment for his time and facility so the
Show Committee presented he and Ms Hensleigh
with a gift certificate leaving a balance of
$385 which will be applied to the cost of
buckles for the State Fair. The secretary
followed the clinic with a thank you note to Mr.
and Ms. Hensleigh on behalf of the membership.
Upcoming events planned by the committee
include:
Fun Show at Kiva RV on June 5, 2010
Valencia Co. Fair Mule and Donkey Show on
August 21, 2010
Driving Show in conjunction with Valencia Co.
Fair organized by Lorre Shemek for August
29,2010
State Fair Mule and Donkey Show date TBA
It was noted that the State Fair will be
shortened and that it will not be open to the
public on Mondays and Tuesdays. However, we are
told that livestock activities will proceed on
those days. This should not affect our show
since it has historically been on Thursday and
Friday.
Old Business
Status of Club Bank Account:
The RGMDA Account is now at Wells Fargo Bank. A
small balance remains at Bank of the West
pending clearance of an outstanding check. The
account will be closed as soon as all checks
drawn on that bank have cleared.
By Laws:
Liz Moore consolidated the By Laws and current
amendments [ (1) allow members to vote via
e-mail or paper ballot (2) establish officer
term limits of no more than 2 consecutive years
] Liz will ask Fran Johnston to put the By Laws
as amended on the club web site.
Membership:
Current paid members:56 Corporate members 4
All members are encouraged to patronize our
corporate members and contributors and to
identify themselves as RGMDA members and express
their appreciation when they do so.
RGMDA Organizational Dues / Expenses
NM Horse Council dues have been paid
Non Profit Status paperwork has been completed
and accepted
Club insurance with Horsemen United has been
paid in full
New Business
Expenses
Liz Moore will invoice the club $9.95 toward newsletter
expenses
Richard Selby was paid $65.59 for club T-shirts
ordered
Connie Rossignol was paid $36.14 toward expenses
incurred over amount raised at Central Chapter
meetings to pay for speakers' meals January thru
March 20010
Club Patches
Patches were ordered and have been paid in full.
Contact your Chapter Representative to order yours.
Dick Kimberly moved we charge $8 each for
patches and Bob Larison seconded. The motion was
carried. It was discussed and decided that
members could order patches through their
respective Chapter Representatives who would
then let Gayle Clark know how many to order from
our source.
Show at Torrence Co. Fairgrounds
Gayle Clark reported that a show is planned
jointly with NM Carriage Association and in
conjunction with the Torrence County Old Timers'
celebration. The event starts on July 31st with
a parade, barbeque and dance followed on August
1st by the show. This will be a "fun" show with
classes patterned after the Rio Abajo Days
show previously held in Valencia Co. Cost for
members of RGMDA or NM Carriage Assn. will be
$25 to show all day, one rider one animal.
Additional animals may be added by the same
rider for $15. Non members will be charged $30
and $20 respectively. All youth age 12 and under
are free. Steve Randall will speak to Pete
Hughes about being a judge for this event.
Limited camping will be available on site but
there are no pens for animals. If you
are willing to help with this show, contact
Gayle at 384-1000.
Members' Roster
Requests have been made to publish a roster of
members to facilitate better communication.
After discussion, Dick Kimberly moved that a
roster be made available to members only, with
the stipulation that it is to be used only for
communication between members and not for any
commercial purpose whatsoever public or private.
Penalty is to be incurred for violation of same.
The roster will be made available in late April
and any member who does not want his/her name
included should notify the President by the 3rd
week in April. Bob Larison seconded and the
motion carried.
Club Directory of Officers in Hoofprints
Magazine
A list of club officers may be published in
Hoofprints for $20. After discussion it was
determined that this may be an advantage to the
club. Lowell Clark so moved, Connie Rossignol
seconded, the motion carried.
New Mexico Nicker
New Mexico Nicker is an online newsletter that
will publish upcoming events at no charge. After
discussion it was determined that this was
acceptable with the addition that "many events
are members only" be included to avoid
complications such as Bob Larison has incurred
at Whittington Center. Dick Kimberly so moved,
Bob Larison seconded and the motion carried.
Establishment of a Trail Committee
After considerable review and discussion it was
determined that individual chapters continue to
plan rides/drives as they have in the past as
this seems to be working well. It was suggested
that chapters make an effort to plan in advance
notify the general membership so that others may
attend. It was also suggested that we call other
members when informal rides are planned among
ourselves. A members roster should help in this
regard.
Announcements
Bob Larison had been approached by a biologist
working on the NM Horse Project regarding a
possible collaboration with the club. He will
attend a meeting on April 17 and report back to
the board.
Dick Kimberly has been contacted by a Forest
Service education tech regarding an educational
project on the Old Spanish Trail. He will
explore how RGMDA may participate and to what
benefit to the project and possibly the club.
Richard Selby was contacted by Susan Jenson of
California who is working on a documentary film
on use of mules on the Old Spanish Trail and
will keep us abreast of developments in that
project.
Connie Rossignol was contacted by David
Gonzales regarding participation in events
planned at Traditions on I-25. The board had
liability concerns and felt this was not an
appropriate venue.
Connie Rossignol sent a get well card to Dick
Hensleigh, a long time supporter of RGMDA, on
behalf of the club as he has been hospitalized
for an undisclosed serious illness.
The next RGMDA Board meeting will be May 21,
2010 , 6:30pm Copper Canyon Restaurant, Gibson
Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM
There being no further business, the meeting was
adjourned.
Connie Rossignol, secretary
RGMDA CENTRAL
CHAPTER MEETING 3-9-10
Meeting called to order at 7:15 p.m. by Connie
Rossignol
Minutes of last meeting and Treasurer’s Report were
approved as printed in newsletter.
Bosque del Apache ride/drive is slated for March 20,
2010 - ride out at 11:00 a.m. Potluck to follow.
Meet in field just north of visitor’s center.
Connie reminded all of the Brad Cameron Clinic.
The ride/drive on March 7 at the Kiva RV Park was
well attended. There was no charge, but donations
were taken for the Wilkinson’s as they do have costs
involved with letting us use their park.
The Show Committee announced that there is a fun
show planned at the Kiva RV Park on Saturday, June
5.
This month’s board meeting is scheduled for March
26, 6:30 p.m. at Copper Canyon Restaurant in
Albuquerque. All members are welcome and encouraged
to attend.
Steve & Mary Randall gave a presentation of their
trip to Big Bend State Park in Texas with their
mules in January.
Meeting was well attended with over 20 people.
Respectfully submitted, Kim Fay
RGMDA
EAST MTN CHAPTER MEETING, 3-2-10.
Members present: Deb and Alan Platt, Anna
Coffer, Linda Threet, Bill and Sanny Crawford,
Lowell and Gayle Clark, Jerry and Vicki Badura.
Meeting called to order by Lowell Clark at 6:50 pm.
Last month’s treasury was $3099.00. Reminder that
membership renewals are due, please send yours in if
you haven’t already.
Old Business: The club made $385 dollars at the
clinic held at Dick Hensleigh’s. Deb Platt reported
that five east mountain chapter members attended.
There was a big turnout, ranging from mini’s to
drafts. Dick gave a great talk, and he’s a ‘wealth
of information’. He gave tips to everyone on how to
improve their driving skills. Alan Platt drove his
Shire cross Guinness for the first time and he did
great!
New Business: Deb Platt motioned that we put an
end to ‘mud season’! We’ve had about three feet of
snow in the East Mtns over the winter months, and
now that it’s melting we’re swimming in mud.
Kiva
ride coming up this weekend, Rocky Mtn horse expo
later this month, Draft horse auction in AZ this
weekend. Ride/drive at Anna’s in Moriarty April 17th.
See calendar in newsletter for full details.
Gayle and some others went to the Torrance County to
find out about having a show. Estancia would like
to have the show in conjunction with Old Timer’s
Day, in August. The date would be Sunday August 1st.
Concessions will be held by local 4-H, show will be
set up like Rio Abajo Days, and will have pay-back.
A friend of Gayle’s from Denver will be the
announcer. We need to come up with a name for the
show – send suggestions to Gayle. Also need to
consider contingency plans if it’s too wet, as this
will be during monsoon season. Robert and Nelda
Auge have already volunteered to help with classes.
We also need to work on getting sponsors. Lowell
and Sam will help out and drive a wagon for sponsors
to ride in during the opening for the rodeo. We
could do something similar for our sponsors.
Lorrie Schmeck is working on putting together a
judged driving show, to be held in August, at the
Valencia County Fairgrounds. There would be
different classes for all sizes of equines,
horses/donkeys/mules would be welcome.
Anna Coffer volunteered to do call reminders before
meetings. Liz or Steve need to email a current
chapter roster to Anna.
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Vicki Badura
APRIL
MEETING DATES
East Mountain: 1st Tuesday, April 6th. Shorty's
Barb-B-Q 1202 Main St- Old 66, Moriarty. Lowell
Clark 505-384-1000.
Central Chapter: 2nd Tuesday, April 13th, El Serape,
325 Main St., Los Lunas, Connie Rossignal
505-866-6504.
Northern Chapter: 3rd Tuesday, April 20th, Kimberley's
home. Guest Speaker Lorrie Crawford. Dick or Sue, 505-820-7113.
Board: Friday, May 21, Copper Canyon Cafe, 6:30.
5455 Gibson Blvd., SE, Albuquerque
MORIARTY RIDE & DRIVE AT
ANNA COFFER'S
RGMDA
Ride Rules & Trail Etiquette apply
click to see rules
at
www.rgmda.com
April 17, Saturday
Ride/drive starts at 11:00
Pot luck at 1:00
Phone Anna at 832-2234
Directions are: take exit 203 off I40, 6 miles
east of Moriarty. Exit right to frontage road on
south side of I40. Left (east) on frontage road (old
Route 66) & go 3/4 of a mile. Turn right (south) on
second dirt road at mailboxes & adobe house. Go
south 1/2 mile, Anna's is on the left. There will be
signs. Many RGMDA members enjoy driving at Anna's &
hope you will join us on the 17th! Bring chairs & a
pot luck goodie!
RGMDA Longears win at the
San Juan Valley Trail Riders ACTHA ride!
On March 13, Steve Randall and his mule Ebony won
their division at their first ACTHA ride! Mary
Randall and her mule Freckles placed 13th & Connie
Rossignol placed 19th on her donkey Rose in a class
of 30 entries! Congratulations!
Bosque Del Apache Drive/Ride Rescheduled for
Sunday, April 25th. Starts at 11:00. Potluck at
1:00. Sponsored by NM Carriage Association &
RGMDA.
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RGMDA 2010 Event Calendar
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RGMDA
Ride Rules & Trail Etiquette apply to all RGMDA
rides/drives
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January
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February
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March |
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9th
Fourth annual Scott Martin Memorial
ride, San Lorenzo Canyon.
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13th
Driving Clinic
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7th Ride/Drive in Bernardo.
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April |
May |
June
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17th
Ride/Drive in Moriarty
25th (Sunday) New Schedule
Bosque Del Apache Ride/Drive-Starts at
11:00. Potluck after the ride
*April
30th – May 5th
Brad Cameron Clinic. Connie Rossignol
*Castle
Rock Mule Days has been Canceled for
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*April
30th – May 5th
Brad Cameron Clinic. Connie Rossignol
*6-9 Doc Hammill Driving & Working Horses in
Harness Workshop. Contact Bob Cooper at
bob@sandycooper.com
23 rd
Fun Day in Edgewood, Badura’s
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5th KIVA RV
Fun Show
19th-21st Durfee
Canyon Ranch campout. Mike & Donna Lunn |
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July
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August
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September
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*10th Magdalena Old Timers Parade.
31st & Aug 1
Torrence County Show
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*Valencia Cty. Fair Mule & Donkey Show
28th
-29rd Whittington Center, Bob
Larison
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* State
Fair, Donkeys
* State
Fair, Mules |
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November |
December |
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* Not RGMDA events
Revised
3/31/2010
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click here to print calendar
BUSINESS CARDS/SPONSORS
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share a 1 (or preferably 2) year
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May 6-9
Doc Hammill Driving &
Working Horses in Harness
Workshop (hands-on) – Four
Corners Draft Horse, Mule &
Carriage Association,
Ignacio, CO. Sign up in
advance to participate
(limited number). It's
filling up fast. Contact
Bob Cooper at
bob@sandycooper.com,
970-749-5133. Doc's
website:
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Custom McClintock saddles
Three hand made saddles:
Light weight endurance
saddle 15 1/2” seat,
Quarter horse bars. 500.00
Trail saddle, rawhide
braided cantle, pommel, and
braid on stirrups padded 15
1/2” seat, matching breast
collar full Quarter horse
bars. 800.00
Trail Saddle, rawhide
braided cantle, pommel, and
horn. 16” seat. Matching
breast collar, tapaderos and
saddle bags included. Semi
quarter horse bars. 1200.00
Steve or Mary 505-861-1088,
for pictures, e-mail
sdrandall@hughes.net
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RGMDA Mule and
Donkey Association
PO Box 1677
Belen, NM 87002
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