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2012 Mule and Donkey Calendar

The following is a list of events that the club is working on. There may be more dates and information to add later, but mark these on your calendars now so you don’t miss out!

Please Note that ALL of our events except for Tees Longears Days, are Open to All Equines! Mark your Calendars!

March 4,
at 2:00 pm, we ‘’kick off’’ our year with our Annual General Meeting held at the Ponoka Drop In Center, Ponoka AB. Everyone is welcome and it is the best way to get the latest updates on all our events and a great way to socialize with other folks that appreciate the ‘’long eared’’ variety of equines.

March 15
is our ‘’Early Bird’’ deadline for the Jerry Tindell Clinics in May. You can save yourself $100 by registering early. See more details below *.

April 27 – 29.
Club participation and Booth at the Mane Event, Red Deer, AB. Please contact Paul or Vicki Barrow at 780-987-3746 if you can work one day of the event or would like to bring your mule or donkey for demos.

May 4 – 7,
Jerry Tindell Open Clinic. This clinic will concentrate on safety and groundwork working with young, green or problem animals. Limited registration.

May 8 –9,
open for Private Sessions with Jerry Tindell

May 10 –13,
Jerry Tindell Riding Clinic, geared for those that can safely walk, trot and lope their stock. *All Jerry Tindell Clinics will be held at the Lakedell Arena, Westerose AB. and are open to ALL equines. Lunch will be available. Auditors are welcome at the door. Contact Marlene Quiring at 403 783-5210 or find the form on our club site or at www.jerrytindell.com

May 26 –27,
Strathcona Horse Showcase. Contact Russ Shandro for more information at 780 632-7510

June 16 –17
[New Show!!] Equi-Opportunity Show, Nanton, AB. This promises to be a fun, exciting event, with classes for mules, horses and donkeys and a few combined classes! Contact Show Chair Alice Todd at 403 646-2624

July 10 –12,
Club demos at the Calgary Stampede, Contact Alice Todd at 403- 646-2624.

July 20 –22,
Annual Club Trail Ride at the Hummingbird, west of Rocky Mt. House. Contact Keith Kendrew at 403-843-3293.

July 28 – 29,
Demos at the Bruce Stampede, Bruce, AB. Contact Russ Shandro 780 632- 7510. Watch for Russ’ story in a future Horses All of last years Great Canadian Mule Race at the Bruce Stampede.

August 18 –19,
Tees Longears Days, Tees AB. Contact Show Chair, Russ Shandro at 780 632-7510. Can’t wait to see what he has up his sleeve!

October
is our Semi Annual Meeting, Date and placeTBA. Some great stories ahead, so keep watching for our news every second month. PLEASE JOIN US AT ANY OR ALL OF OUR EVENTS! You do not have to be a member to participate and you do not have to own a donkey or a mule to join.