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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,
we love them!
Below are pictures from Elizabeth Moore's house in
the East Mountains showing what a difference a
couple months make. It's the same area, the left
taken in December, the right taken April 30.
WORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT
Here at our house it is finally turning to spring,
all of the trees are popping out, flowers are
blooming and tank heaters are put away ‘till fall.
The rattlesnakes are out also, we have had three in
our yard in the last week, one of which bit our
Cocker Spaniel on the nose. She pulled through just
fine; she sure was swollen up for a couple of days!
As of the 21st there were 61 membership
renewals for 2010. Our newest Corporate member is
Paul’s Veterinary Supply in Albuquerque. They have a
full line of vet supplies, supplements, tack,
farrier supplies and just about anything that you
will need. They also have provided prizes and cash
for show awards for the last few years. The next
time that you are in Albuquerque, stop in and see
David DeBorde, tell him that that you saw his card
in the newsletter.
On March 13th, six of the RGMDA members
entered the competitive trail challenge in Edgewood
at the Cedar Hill Farm Equestrian Center. Of the six
riders, four placed in the top ten, (out of a field
of 34 riders), and everyone completed the entire
course. Well done to all that participated. I feel
that this is a reflection of the time RGMDA members
spend with their animals and training they receive.
The proceeds from all of the American Competitive
Trail Horse Association events are donated to horse
rescues. See the website
www.actha.us for more information.
The Durfee Canyon Ranch Ride is June 19-21. Watch
for more details in the June Newsletter.
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.
RGMDA CENTRAL
CHAPTER MEETING 4-13-10
Meeting called to order at 7:20 p.m. by Richard
Selby as Connie is in CO at a clinic.
Minutes of last meeting were approved as printed in
newsletter. Treasurer’s Report of $3,888.
Old/New Business:
Steve Randall won the ACTHA ride last weekend.
Congrats! He reported that it was extremely fun and
very well organized. Limited to 100 riders which may
sound like a lot, but it was broken up and timed
with 30 seconds on most obstacles. Next event is
June 13.
The club is selling patches at $8 each. Order and
pre-pay please!
Mary Randall announced that Good Samaritan Nursing
Home in Socorro is having Cowboy Days on May 12.
They would like animals (mini donkeys, goats ….) for
the seniors to see and pet.
The Board has decided to make the member contact
list available to members only. If you wish to “opt
out” of the list please do so soon as the list will
be available next month.
Only 58 members have renewed their dues for 2010.
You will not receive a newsletter in May if you do
not renew.
Upcoming Events:
April 25 Bosque del Apache
ride/drive is re-scheduled with the Carriage Club.
Ride out at 11:00 a.m. Potluck to follow. Meet in
field just north of visitor’s center. We will all
follow the leader on the same trail to facilitate
clean up of manure.
June 5 Fun Show at Kiva RV Park
July 31 Torrance County Old
Timers Event Parade
August 1 Torrance County, Mule &
Donkey Show with Carriage Club
August 21 Valencia County Fair
August 28 Driving Show at Valencia
County Sheriff’s Posse Area organized by Lorre S.
Speaker:
Dr. Donny MacDougal, D.V.M. spoke to us at length
about mounted cowboy shooting competition. He is a
member of two societies, one is more for fun and the
other is serious competition. It was an informative
and fun presentation. Thank you Dr. MacDougal.
Respectfully submitted, Kim Fay
RGMDA
EAST MTN CHAPTER MEETING, 4-6-10.
Meeting called to order at 7:11 by Lowell Clark.
Members present:
Gayle and Lowell Clark, Deb and Alan Platt, Bill and
Sanny Crawford, Liz Moore, Buddy Buzzard, Linda
Threet, Anna Coffer, Connie Hatley, Marvin Perkins,
Priscilla Metzler, Rick Thompson, Sever Family, and
Jerry Badura.
Old Business:
Liz Moore reported on the Board of Directors
Meeting, summary in the March Newsletter.
Deb Platt reported on the Rocky Mountain
Horse Expo held in Colorado.
New business:
Rick Thompson: It is the 400th
anniversary for Santa Fe and the 300th
anniversary for Los Golondinas.
Los Golondinas opens May 1st with the
Civil War Days. Rick will bring a schedule.
Connie Hatley: The Livestock board might
require all equine owners to test their horses for Piroplasmosis, which is bloodborne protozoal transmitted by
ticks. Follow up at the next meeting.
Jerry Badura: The fun day at our house has
been changed to May 23rd due to a SASS
practice shoot.
Anna Coffer: Ride/Drive at her place on
April 17th, potluck.
Lowell Clark: Bosque del Apache ride is on
April 25th, potluck.
Linda Threet: Enchanted Driving Society
might have a drive in Milan, at El Morro on Memorial
Day weekend, old fashion attire, update at the next
meeting.
Gayle Clark: Club patches are $8.00. Gayle
has a few to sell.
The Rio Old Timers day event will be held on August
1st in Estancia at the Torrance County
Fair Grounds in the cow barn. This is a combined
RGMDA and NMCA event. The Old Timers Parade will be
on Saturday July 31st,if interested.
Additional planning meetings will be held just for
this event.
Meeting was adjourned somewhere around 8:00 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Jerry Badura
MAY
MEETING DATES
East Mountain: 1st Tuesday, May 4th. Shorty's
Barb-B-Q 1202 Main St- Old 66, Moriarty. Lowell
Clark 505-384-1000.
Central Chapter: 2nd Tuesday, May 11th, El Serape,
325 Main St., Los Lunas, Connie Rossignal
505-866-6504.
Northern Chapter: 3rd Tuesday, May 18th, 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
EAST MOUNTAIN FUN DAY AT BADURA'S
May 23, Sunday
Ride: 9:30 am to 11:30 am (easy trail through
pinon/juniper and meadows, rocky in spots)
Potluck lunch: 12:00-1:00 (chicken and
hamburgers provided, bring sides/drinks/deserts)
Obstacle work in the arena (ride/drive): 1:00
to whenever? Work with your animal in hand,
riding, or driving with various obstacles.
Anyone who doesn't have a signed hold-harmless
form on file with RGMDA will be required to sign
one on site.
No dogs and no stallions.
Phone for directions: Jerry @ 505-331-7321
ESTANCIA OLD TIMERS DAY
HEART OF NM OPEN FUN SHOW
August 1, Sunday
Many people are donating
their time & efforts in to making this show a
success. It is an attempt to offer an additional
venue for donkey, mule, & carriage enthusiasts to
show their animals and there by educating the
community about these wonderful creatures. The idea
is being drafted by Gayle Clark based on the Auge
Rio Abaho Days classes. The show is being planned
jointly by RGMDA & NM Carriage Association. It is
guaranteed to have something for everyone! Watch for
more information in the June newsletter! Call Gayle
for more information if you are interested in
helping shape this exciting new show. 505-384-1000.
MORIARTY RIDE & DRIVE AT
ANNA COFFER'S
April 18, Sunday
After rescheduling the ride & drive to the following
day because of weather, the participants had great
weather & a great pot luck.
RGMDA Longears win at the
Wild Bunch meets Hole in the Wall Gang ACTHA ride!
On April 10, Steve Randall and his mule Ebony AGAIN won
their division. Susan La Rue won 3rd, Vicki Wemple on Copper won 6th & Mary
Randall and her mule Freckles placed 7th. Elizabeth
Moore & Mary Tyler also participated. Congratulations!
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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 |
*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
18th-20th 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.
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Aug 1
Torrence County Show in Estancia
*21st Valencia Cty. Fair Mule & Donkey Show
*28th Driving Show at Valencia Cty.
Sheriff's Posse
28th
-29rd Whittington Center, Bob
Larison
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* State
Fair, Donkeys
* State
Fair, Mules |
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December |
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* Not RGMDA events
Revised
4/30/2010
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