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Alberta Donkey and Mule Club Newsletter
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Spring is coming, and we have events coming up! Come join!
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Time to Renew Your Membership!
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Memberships run from Feb 1/23-Jan 31/24
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**Those that previously purchased a 5 year membership, you are due to renew now**
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**HIGH POINT OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION AND COMPETITIVE MEMBERS**
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Whether you are a competitive rider/handler/driver in any discipline, or someone who enjoys recreation and community events, we have a program for you! Earn points while you carry out your summer plans (or even add something to get a few extra points). High point winners will be acknowledged and rewarded with prizes! Check out the forms below. If you have any questions or would like to sign up please email us! You can also elect to sign up on our membership form, and send the additional fee with your dues. *Links are updated*
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Horse Expos-Come Join Us!
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We are having a booth and doing demonstrations at both Everything Equine On The Border (Lloydminster) and Horse Expo Canada (Red Deer). If you are interested in helping with taking a shift at the booth or participating in our demos (with your equine or ground crew) please let us know! It is a terrific experience and you will have a great time! Mileage, hotel, and passes are compensated for! Email us or call Karina at 780-264-8057 to join!
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2023 Events
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Check our website and Facebook Group for events also!
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February 25- Bruce Stampede Appreciation Supper
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- For all volunteers, sponsors, and participants. Contact Russ at mules780@gmail.com to join
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April 14-16 2023- Everything Equine On The Border- Lloydminister
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- We will have a booth and provide demonstrations. If you are interested in helping please email us!
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April 28-30 2023- Horse Expo Canada- Red Deer
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- We will have a booth and provide demonstrations. If you are interested in helping please email us!
- **ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD HERE** Will also be on zoom
May 7- Bruce Pasture Ride and Horn Search- Bruce, AB
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- Contact Russ at mules780@gmail.com for more information
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May 19-28- Hummingbird Staging Area Ride
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- Come for any amount of time that works for you! Contact Keith at 403-843-3293
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May 27 2023- Trick Training Clinic with Amanda Preston, Onoway, AB
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May 28 2023- ADMC Fun Show, Onoway, AB
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June 3/4- Amy Dorland Clinic-How to Talk to Your Horse/Mule- Blackfalds, AB
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June 10- Spock Days Parade, Vulcan, AB- a group of ADMC members plan to attend. More more information click here. If you would like to join our crew (all are welcome!) contact Sandra at sandracalypso@icloud.com or 403-771-8014
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July 29/30- Bruce Stampede, Bruce, AB
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- Mule Race, Parade, Pro Rodeo
Sept 8/9- Grizzly Bear Coulee Trail Ride, Wainwright, AB
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- Look at our website for photos from previous years!
- Contact Russ at mules780@gmail.com for more info
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Please email if you have any events you would like to see on the website and newsletters!
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First Aid Course Feb 11th
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Our First Aid course taught by Erica Zacharuk was a great success! We had 11 members learn how to care for their equine in an emergency. Our members got to leave with a manual and their own first aid kit.
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ADMC Fun Weekend
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Come join the fun May 27 and 28 at New Beginnings Equestrian Centre in Onoway, AB
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ALL equines and handlers are welcome! This is a very fun and relaxed environment! Come learn and have FUN!
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Any questions or to sign up please email us or call Karina at 780-264-8057
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2023 Planning
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Help plan 2023! We welcome ALL ideas- email anytime with thoughts or ideas. Thank you to those who filled out the survey. The results have already sparked the planning of a few events!
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Saddle Up
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Our club enters a monthly article in this great magazine. Remember to check it out (it is free online) If you have a story you would like to share about your long ears please email and we will get it published.
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Facebook
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Our Facebook group is a great place to connect with other members. Sharing your adventures with your long ear, asking questions, posting good articles, sharing humor, etc... is what it is all about. If you haven't joined or shared much, start today!
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Expense Compensation
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Did you know you can apply for expense compensation for attending events and promoting your long ear?
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Did you know you can organize a club event in your area?
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Our club bylaws lay out our objectives as a club, and our casino funding help makes that happen. The executive wants as many members as possible to benefit from our casino funds, and to promote long ears.
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**All funding must be applied for and approved by the executive PRIOR to submitting expenses**
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Classified Ads
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Camptown Harness in excellent shape. Fits 13.2hh-15hh horse. Please contact suzannelegars@hotmail.com
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Email Classifieds to:
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