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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
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Below picture is from Badura's Fun Day
WORDS FROM THE PRESIDENT
This month it has been
one thing after another around here, we have the
usual three or four projects going on at the same
time, can’t get anything finished as Mule Ridin’
keeps interfering with work!
Mary and I went to the Badura’s on the 23rd
for the ride / fun day. It was great ride led by
Jerry in the AM, back to their home for a
outstanding lunch. Jerry and Vicki once again outdid
themselves with the grill. After lunch we entered
the arena to practice on several obstacles that will
again be featured at the show / fun day at the
Torrance County Fair grounds. The weather was near
perfect, almost no wind. Thank You Vicki and
Jerry and all of the other East Mountain chapter
people that helped organize this event.
On June 12th there will be a Coggins
clinic held at the Valencia County Fair Grounds from
9-12. This will cost 20.00 / head. An attempt is
also being made to have a brand inspector present
for those of you that need hauling papers.
In the next few months there are three more fun days
scheduled. The first is on June 5th at
Kiva RV, this one is being organized by the show
committee and the Central Chapter. The next one is
at the Torrance County Fair grounds in conjunction
with “Old Timers Days” on August 1st;
this event is a joint Carriage club / RGMDA event
and is being organized by a committee led by Gayle
Clark. This will have events like those of Rio Abojo
Days. The last event that is being planned by the
Northern Chapter will be on August 8th in
conjunction with the Santa Fe County Fair. This
event will have an obstacle course, Cowboy Race, and
several demonstrations.
Click for preliminary info. All of this on top
of the Mule show on 8/21; and an all breeds driving
show on 8/29; these two events are during the
Valencia County Fair. If this is not enough
activity, the annual weekend at the Whittington
Center is August 27-29
It is real nice to see so many of our members
getting involved with planning events for this
summer.
As of the end of May we have 68 member ships, if you
know of anyone that has not renewed, applications
and hold harmless form are available on the web
site.
The next board meeting is July 16th 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
RGMDA BOARD MEETING MEETING 5-21-10
Members present: Steve and Mary Randall, Bob and
Cindy Larison,Lowell and Gayle Clark, Buddy
Buzzard, Liz Moore, Dick and Sue Kimberly, Rick
and Connie Rossignol
Minutes of the last meeting were accepted as
published in the newsletter with no additions or
corrections.
Treasurer's Report
Balance $3921.05
Committee Reports
Show Committee
A fun show is planned by the Central Chapter on
June 5th at Kiva RV Park
A fun show is planned by the East Mountain
Chapter May 23rd at the Badura's home
Old Business
Bank Accounts
The account at Bank of the West remains open
until all checks have cleared with a balance of
approximatelt $40 to cover an outstanding check.
When that check clears it will be closed.
As per Wells Fargo Bank policy, $100 will be
deposited in an RGMDA savings account each
month, then returned to the checking account so
that RGMDA avoids a monthly service charge.
Show at Torrence County Fair Grounds August 1,
2010
The show is being organized in concert with the
N.M. Carriage Association and Gayle Clark is
representing RGMDA. She reports than an
organizational meeting is upcoming but currently
the tentative plan is a $25 fee to show all day
with an additional $5/class for classes that
offer a pay back. To avoid having to calulate
paybacks the organizers are entertaining a
policy of winner take all. The classes will
probably be along the lines of the Rio Abajo
Days shows of the past. Pete Hughes has
generously agreed to judge the event.
The expense and any profit from this show is to
be split between RGMDA and the New Mexico
Carriage Association. Steve Randall's suggestion
that the committee keep entry fees as reasonable
as possible to encourage participation
was supported by the rest of the board members.
Club Roster
The club roster has been sent out with 67
current members.
Breakdown of members by chapter:
The Central Chapter 37
East Mountain Chapter 21
Northern Chapter 9[Tthe Northern Chapter has
since added one more member to total 10]
It was agreed that Steve will send out a list of
newly added members only instead of sending an
entire roster every time a member is added.
Club Directory in Hoofprints Magazine
Steve was told he would be receiving an invoice
for the RGMDA listing but has heard nothing as
of today's meeting.
N.M. Nicker
The current list of upcoming events is not
current. Steve e-mailed to ask them to update
their calendar from the club web site.
New Business
RGMDA has been asked to donate a membership as a
prize for the Driving Show planned for the last
weekend of Valencia County Fair. It was proposed
that we donate a membership for the full year
along with a club cap. Connie Rossignol so moved
and Lowell Clark seconded. The motion carried.
It was proposed that the club furnish the main
course [ steaks] for the Saturday night potluck
at ride and camp out on the Durphy Ranch hosted
by Mike and Donna Lunn on the weekend of June
19th. Dick Kimberly so moved, Bob Larison
seconded and the motion carried.
The Northern Chapter is organizing an event in
conjunction with Santa Fe County Fair on August
8th.
Click here for preliminary info This will be
a fun show type event and participation will be
free. Since some start up cost could be expected
and since this is a club activity it was
suggested the club support any costs incurred.
Connie Rossignol so moved, Cindy Larison
seconded and the motion carried.
Announcements
The Central Chapter voted to have another
Coggin's Clinic. Dr. Brasmer will provide a
Coggin's Clinic on June 12 at the Valencia
County Fairgrounds parking lot from 9 am til 12
pm. Cost $20/ head first come first served.
Gayle will pass this information on to the NM
Carriage Association.
There is a Brad Cameron Clinic July 23 - 26 at
the T.O. Ranch near Raton, N.M. This is an
historic N.M. ranch established in 1864. Contact
Bridger Petrini 575-707-0393
Northern New Mexico Horsemen's Association will
hold a Horsemen's Challenge June 13 and July 11.
Click here to see their website.
Bob Larison was contacted by Ranch De Las
Golondrinas regarding events they would
especially like us to attend:
Spring Festival June 5-6
New Mexico Round-up June 12-13[ famous N.M.
characters will be represented by people in
period costume]
Lavender Fair July 24-25
Summer Festival August 7-8
Fiesta De Los Ninos September
Harvest Festival October
see the Ranch web site for details and fall
dates
Members are encouraged to participate in the
Ranch events as Ranch De Las Golondrinas has
been very appreciative and supportive of our
club and has made generous donations in past
years.
There being no other business the meeting was
adjourned.
Next meeting July 16, 6:30, Copper Canyon
Restaurant
RGMDA CENTRAL
CHAPTER MEETING 5-11-10
Meeting called to order at 7:20 p.m. by Connie.
Minutes of last meeting and treasurer’s report were
approved as printed in newsletter.
Old Business:
Bosque del Apache ride was well attended and
successful.
Cameron clinic cancelled due to lack of
registrations.
June 5 Fun Show at Kiva RV Park
June 13 ACTHA at Cedar Hills Farms
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.
The
club is selling patches at $8 each. Order and
pre-pay please!
New Business:
Connie asked if there is any interest in doing a
Coggin’s Test clinic like last year. There was and a
date will be announced.
Possibly will re-schedule Cameron Clinic at a ranch
in Raton July 23-26.
There was a long informal discussion of the Torrance
County show, showing donkeys with mules and horses
or separating them into their own classes. More to
information to follow after upcoming meetings.
Respectfully submitted, Kim Fay
RGMDA
EAST MTN CHAPTER MEETING, 5-4-10.
Meeting called to order at 7:00 by Lowell Clark.
Members &
Guests Present: Gayle &
Lowell Clark, Liz Moore, Buddy Buzzard, Rick
Thompson, Deb & Alan Platt, Anna Coffer & guest,
Linda Threet, Connie Hatley & guest, Tony C. DeBaca,
Jerry & Vicki Badura, Bill & Sanny Crawford, Kari
Suave.
Guest speaker:
Randy Riley, NM Livestock Board Inspector. Randy
spoke about Equine Piroplasmosis, and handed out
flyers about the disease. Randy reported he is
picking up 2 horses a week that have been dumped on
the west mesa and Pajarito road. The horses are
generally injured or in poor health. If they can
track down who the owner is, they will be cited for
animal cruelty, but it’s rare that the owner can be
located.
Next year the whole state will be TB free, and USDA
will be lifting the ban. This primarily affects
livestock which are being shown (sheep, goats,
cattle, etc.). 841-6161 is the main number for the
Livestock Board. When calling, Randy suggests
asking to speak to a live person, and not to leave a
voice message (they’re slow to call back!) There
was some discussion about whether or not bovine
diseases, such as brucellosis, could be transferred
to horses, but Randy said that this wasn’t
possible.
"A word to the wise” from Randy, is to always have
the right paperwork with you when hauling, as the
state is now requiring inspectors to make road stops
of livestock haulers. Some districts are much worse
than others about making road stops. Animals are
rarely impounded unless there is a suspicion that a
horse is stolen.
As far as euthanizing horses, the bodies can be
disposed of at the landfill in Bernalillo, but you
have to have a certificate from a veterinarian that
the animal didn’t have a contagious disease.
Animals can be buried on the owner’s property when
the local laws allow.
When hauling in your home district (District 8 for
most of us), you can haul with proof of ownership.
Registration papers are ok, but a hauling card (1-H)
is preferred. If the horse is branded, and you have
the brand registered, you can haul within your own
district without papers. It’s ok to keep a
photocopy of the papers in your truck.
When asked about whether or not owners would need
Coggins or Health Certificates for the Fun Show in
August, Randy said that this wouldn’t be required,
as District 8 is so large that all the attendees
would be from within the district. Coggins and
Health Certificate would always be required when an
animal is coming into NM from another state.
Old Business:
Minutes from last meeting accepted as written.
Anna Coffer reported on the ride/drive at her
house.
New Business:
Deb Platt reported that
there is a ‘Horses & Hooves’ fair in Edgewood on
6/12 & 13 at the Wildlife West nature park. There
will be clinicians, vendors, and a pie eating
contest. RGMDA/NMCA will have a table with flyers,
membership forms, and info about the Fun Show.
Volunteers needed to man the table. Call 281-9831,
or 384-1000.
Rick Thompson gave out
flyers for Los Golondrinas, and suggested that it
might be good for our group to participate during
the spring Children’s Fair June 5/6 – dress in
1800’s, early 1900’s preferred. Another good
weekend would be the 2nd annual ‘Viva
Mexico’ celebration – dress in Mexican/Spanish
colonial style preferred. Another weekend might be
the ‘Summer Frontiers Day’ weekend, or the Spanish
Renaissance Fair weekend. We could start a
tradition with our group at Golondrinas as well.
Fun Day May 23rd
at the Baduras, and Estancia Old Timer’s Fun show
August 1st.
Meeting adjourned at
8:15 pm.
UPCOMING
MEETING DATES
East Mountain: 1st Tuesday, June 1st. Shorty's
Barb-B-Q 1202 Main St- Old 66, Moriarty. Lowell
Clark 505-384-1000.
Central Chapter: 2nd Tuesday, June 8th, El Serape,
325 Main St., Los Lunas, Connie Rossignal
505-866-6504.
Northern Chapter: 3rd Tuesday, June 15th, Kimberley's
home. Guest Speaker Lorrie Crawford. Dick or Sue, 505-820-7113.
Board: Friday, July 16, Copper Canyon Cafe, 6:30.
5455 Gibson Blvd., SE, Albuquerque
EAST MOUNTAIN FUN DAY AT BADURA'S
May 23, Sunday
The ride was great, and
the dreaded wind held off enough to let everyone
practice the obstacles after a great pot luck. Thank
you to Jerry and Vicki Badura once again for the use
of their house and property to allow RGMDA
enthusiasts to enjoy the day with each other & their
wonderful animals.
ESTANCIA OLD TIMERS DAY
HEART OF NM OPEN FUN SHOW
August 1, Sunday
Look for information on
this fun show in the next newsletter. Call Gayle
for more information if you are interested in
helping shape this exciting new show. 505-384-1000.
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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
12th
Coggins Clinic at Valencia County
Fairgrounds parking lot. Hauling papers
also. 9-12 PM
*13th
Horseman's Challenge
18th-20th Durfee
Canyon Ranch campout. Mike & Donna Lunn
*19th NMCA Red Canyon Ride/Drive info
865-9052 |
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July
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August
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September
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*10th Magdalena Old Timers Parade.
*11th
Horseman's Challenge
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1st
Torrence County Show in Estancia
8th Northern Chapter Meet a Mule fun show
*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
5/29/2010
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click here to print calendar
BUSINESS CARDS/SPONSORS
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Randall Leather
Saddle & Tack repair
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Custom Mule and Horse tack
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Chaps & Chinks
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Packing Equipment
Ø Blanket Repairs
“IF YOU CAN’T FIND IT, WE
CAN MAKE IT”
Steve & Mary
Randall
505-861-1088
Cell 505-463-8035
102 Romero Dr Veguita, NM 87062 sdrandall@hughes.net |
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TRADING POST
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Miniature
Donkeys for Sale
www.eeebray.com
Pets, Jennets, Driving Donkeys, Show Donkeys
Elizabeth 505-281-5633
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RGMDA Mule and
Donkey Association
PO Box 1677
Belen, NM 87002
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