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The NMDA established in 1990 is a non-profit organization. The Association's goals are to protect a

10/20/2026

2027 NMDA National Show deadline to apply to host, has been extended to December 1st 2026.
If an existing show is interested in being considered to host 2027 NMDA National Show please read the qualifications outlined in the NMDA rule book on line and submit your request to NMDA
Email [email protected]

We Thank You all for the continued support of all NMDA Shows and look forward to a great 2027!

Summary from NMDA rule book qualifications for hosting Nationals.

C. Show must be an established show that previously has been an approved NMDA Show

D. Determining factors in selecting the NMDA National Show are location, facility, organization of show, attendance, adherence to NMDA Shows Rules and Prompt reporting to NMDA after show

E. The National Show should be a step above and offer all divisions with equal classes open, green and youth

If any questions please reach out to Diane at 623 203-8266 text/call or email [email protected]

08/06/2026

NMDA has heard that we have picked the venue for the 2027 NMDA National show. We want you all to know every show has til October 1st 2026
To apply NO show has been decided at this time it will be after Oct 2026 for that information to be released

07/29/2026

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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.

03/05/2026

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Address

6450 Dewey Road
Rome, NY
13440

Telephone

+13153360154

Website

http://www.miniaturedonkeyassociation.com/

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