Spring Fever should be starting to hit soon. Some members and friends will be taking part in many sleigh and cutter rallies around the country and it’s always good to see the mule and donkey outfits represented at these events.

If you haven’t paid up your membership for 2012, it’s due now. Also remember, if you plan to be active with your stock, you also need to keep your AEF membership up to date.

Mark your calendar for ADMC events for 2012:

• March 4: kick off with AGM, at 2 p.m. at Ponoka Drop In Centre, Ponoka, AB. Everyone is welcome and it’s the best way to get the latest updates on all our events and a great way to socialize with other folks who appreciate “longears.”
• March 15: early bird deadline for Jerry Tindell clinics in May. Save yourself $100 by registering early. See more details below.
• April 27-29: 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.

Jerry Tindell clinics:

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 in 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 website 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, 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 at (780) 632-7510.

August 18-19, Tees Longears Days, Tees AB. Contact show chair, Russ Shandro at (780) 632-7510.

October is our semi-annual meeting, date and place TBA. Check www.albertadonkeyandmule.com for stories, informative articles and updates on events.