AMA Yearly Awards Banquet & Board Meeting
Feb
24
9:00 AM09:00

AMA Yearly Awards Banquet & Board Meeting

AMA Board Meeting 9:00 AM

The banquet will start with happy hour at 5:00 PM, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM.

AMA hotel room discount link. You can also request a pet-friendly room. Hotel room reservations will be due by Friday, Feb 2nd.

We're thrilled to have you join us at the AMA banquet dinner at the lovely Double Tree in Modesto, CA, on February 24th! We are excited to announce that you are invited to join us at the AMA banquet dinner on February 24th at the beautiful Double Tree Hotel in Modesto, CA! To reserve your spot and ensure you have a great time, please prepay for your banquet dinner online below. This will allow us to ensure that everyone has a memorable and enjoyable evening. Thank you for your support, and we can't wait to see you there! To ensure your place at the event, please prepay for your banquet dinner online so we can guarantee a memorable and enjoyable evening for all. Thank you so much for your support, and we can't wait to see you there!

February 20th is the cutoff to purchase your dinners.

AMA Banquet Dinner
$65.00
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Dinner is buffet style and includes:

Starter

  • Local Mixed Greens, Grape Tomatoes, English Cucumber, Grated Carrots with Raspberry Vinaigrette & Ranch Dressing

  • Fresh Baked Rolls & Butter

Main Course

  • Marinated Grilled Flank Steak, Wild Mushroom Jus

  • Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

  • Fresh Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert

Platter of Assorted Dessert Bars at each table to include the following:

  • Chocolate Raspberry

  • Lemon Berry

  • Oreo Dream

  • Marble Cheesecake

Beverages

Freshly Brewed Starbucks Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Assorted Tazo Teas

Vegetarian entrees are available upon request.

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Judge's training clinic
Oct
7
8:30 AM08:30

Judge's training clinic

Topics:

1st step to becoming an ISHSA-approved judge.

Judging Halter.

Judging in hand trail.

Learning to make & use show patterns.

Judging Mt Trail Kelly Jamison.

Dress warm as the clinic is held in an indoor arena.

Cost: $50 a day. More information Anne 208-867-3815

whatshappeningranch@gmail.com

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Taos Art School Sculpture Class
Sep
25
to Sep 29

Taos Art School Sculpture Class

Our friendly class donkey, Milagro, is a source of inspiration and the model for the class. In this class each student creates an individual sculpture from start to finish. Students learn how to create an armature to support the creation of a terra cotta clay sculpture. This sculpture can be fired to create a lasting piece of artwork. From beginners to advanced, abstract to more representational, all are welcome!

Class Flyer

To contact or for more information

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Taos Art School Sculpture Class
Jun
26
to Jun 30

Taos Art School Sculpture Class

Our friendly class donkey, Milagro, is a source of inspiration and the model for the class. In this class each student creates an individual sculpture from start to finish. Students learn how to create an armature to support the creation of a terra cotta clay sculpture. This sculpture can be fired to create a lasting piece of artwork. From beginners to advanced, abstract to more representational, all are welcome!

Class Flyer

To contact or for more information

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Boyd Ranch Mule Ride
Mar
6
to Mar 12

Boyd Ranch Mule Ride

Cost: $375 Includes

  • Camping Fees (Thursday thru Sunday Morning)

  • 2 Meals a Day (Lunch on your own on the trail) Meals begin Thursday Evening

  • Choice of Guided Rides: (Short and Sweet, Medium, or Long & Challenging)

  • Marked-Self-Guided Trails Available Too

  • World Famous Mule Ramble w/Buckles for Winners

  • Trail Trial Course w/Buckle for Winners

  • Live and Silent Auction Saturday Night

  • “Ass”tronomical Nightly Social in Saloon

  • Early Morning Cowboy Coffee

  • Hot Showers with Flush Toilets

  • Spotless Restrooms

  • Nightly Music & Campfire Campfire

  • Plenty of Camping Space for RVs, Tents, Trailers, and Portable Corrals (if wanted)

  • Bunk Houses and Mule Pens Available (reservations required for bunks and pens)

More info can be found on their website by visiting boydranch.org or Contact Scott Stewart scottstewartaz@gmail.com

(Clinic Fees Not Included in $375.00 Mule Days Fee)

Packing Clinic(March 6-8) - Contact Marisa Clark 928-713-7261

TY Evans Mulemanship Clinic(March 6-8) - Go to tsmules.com

Boyd Mule Ride Flyer

Mule Ride Application or go here for online payment options

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Mule Days at Leatherwood
Apr
19
to Apr 24

Mule Days at Leatherwood

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AMA Awards Banquet
Feb
19
5:30 PM17:30

AMA Awards Banquet

  • Wyndham Garden Fresno Yosemite Airport (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

To make your hotel room reservations (1 King $116.30 or 2 Queens $116.30 (includes occupancy taxes)) online you can visit their online reservation booking here or by calling them at 559-252-3611 and mention American Mule Association to get the discount rate.
Deadline date for room discount: February 7, 2022

Contact Becky Santucci at 916-947-6619 for more information, special arrangements or questions.

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Online Course/ Care and Management of Donkeys and Mules
Jan
8
to Jan 9

Online Course/ Care and Management of Donkeys and Mules

Care and Management of Donkeys and Mules: A Scientific Approach

With Amy McLean

For Updated info and to enroll for this online course go to this website ucdavis.edu

Though horses often take the spotlight in the equine world, they are by no means the most important. Donkeys and mules are vital to the equine industry and deserve research and care that caters to their specific needs. This course is designed for anyone working with donkeys or mules, from veterinarians and professionals to novice enthusiasts. You will gain practical experience in caring for donkeys and mules through lectures and labs offered in a convenient online format. This course will cover general physiology and behavior, then dive into the specifics of nutrition, pain management, analgesics and disease treatment. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of the care, management and treatment practices that will improve your donkey or mule’s overall health and well-being.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand basic mule and donkey physiology

  • Learn about mule and donkey behavior and nutrition

  • Practice pain management techniques

  • Gain insight on the donkey and mule industry

  • Nutrition

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Developing appropriate care plans for specific needs

  • Recognizing signs of pain and administering treatment

  • Using management techniques specialized for donkeys and mules

This is an online, remote learning course, which consists of content and curriculum that is taught with pre-recorded and real time lectures, in addition to a real-time Q&A session with the instructor. Pre-recorded lectures and live sessions are accessed via our Canvas learning system and Zoom. 

 A recording of this course will be available for a limited time for those who are unable to attend the live session. By enrolling in the course you agree to being recorded for the purposes of instruction

The class will be held in real time January 8 - 9, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST

Refund Deadline: December 31, 2021

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