04/09/2026
*NMDA 2026 Revision of the Show Rulebook is now available on the NMDA web site "Show" page. Hard copy is not available at this time, the information can be downloaded from the web site. www.miniaturedonkeyassociation.com
*Highlights of the new revisions of the NMDA Show Rulebook
- No cleats allowed in any classes
- Driving whips to be in-hand in all driving classes
- Show shirts added to show attire
- Having the wrong number or no number in a class is a disqualification
- The gate person needs to have all exhibitors in the holding area and ready to enter ring
- Sub-Youth is 12 years and under – Youth is 13- 17 years of age
- In-Hand Hunter class has been added
- Lead race has been shortened to 50 feet
- C**n jumping starting at 20 inches
- Show application fee is $75.00
- Hi-Point Show Champion competition... if there is a tie, the competitor with the most first places will break the tie between competitors.
- Youth Halter has been added where points go on the Youth only, not the donkey (jennets and geldings only)
- In-Hand jumping on jump-offs - put bars down on the other jumps not being used to jump off.
- C**n Jumping - exhibitors enter from the front only – not the sides
- Big T game driving distance for course
- No speed carts or Hyper Bikes allowed on Performance driving, Obstacle driving and Gambler's Choice courses.
- Gambler's Choice course will give a 30 second warning with a whistle before 2 minutes is up
- Youth can help in open and green classes where points are on the donkeys only, not youth.
- Youth Hi-Point is on the youth's number only
The National Miniature Donkey Association's goals are to protect and promote the Miniature Mediterranean breed and to provide education on donkey care and management.
