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Showing can
is very rewarding,
but also very time consuming. It takes W-O-R-K. You must
first acquire the best animal that you can as far as conformation is
concerned. Then they must be trained to act accordingly in the
show classes. All this is then followed by clipping and grooming.
Finally it is your turn. This information is focused more around
what you will need to wear and take with you to the show.
YOUR ATTIRE
1. Back clip to avoid the need of safety pins. This
is used to hold your numbers on your back. They are
not necessary, but are very handy. They come from
Prime Design Tack
2. You will need to wear a long sleeve shirt.
3. Men will need to wear a jacket or vest. The color that
you choose to wear should blend but not
match the exact color of your donkey. You want to create a
contrast. This will accentuate
your donkey as opposed to yourself. The color you choose should create a
pleasant and
professional look. With black donkeys you may want to wear a dark navy as opposed to
black.
Men may also want to wear a tie.
4. You will need boots
5. Gloves (leather)
6. Hats are required. In the summer most of the men and
women wear white or off white.
Some wear black. The winter hats are made of a plush fabric.
7. Belts with western buckles are worn by most of the competitors.
Looking the part lets the judge know that you have done your homework.
He or she may also assume that you have done your homework in looking
for just the right animal.
One place that I like to shop is
Rod's
Western Wear.
ANIMAL'S ATTIRE
Your donkey will need a nice halter. Leather or biothane are
acceptable. Most are using biothane
because it is easier to maintain. You will also
need to have a lead line with a chain. This, too,
should be either leather or biothane. It is much nicer
looking if the halter and lead chain match.
I truly prefer the halters made by Jerry Kaplan.
Contact Information:
Jerry Kaplan
720 E. First Street
Newberg, Oregon 97132
1-800-543-9898
DONKEY SHOW NECESSITIES
You will want to download the attached file. I always like
to give credit to those who create materials that are helpful.
This came from
Wolfheart Ranch. In case it does not come up you may also
download it this way.
Donkey Show
Checklist
NMDA RULE BOOK
Go to
NMDA
and look for: BOOKLETS AVAILABLE, 2006 SHOW RULE BOOK,
$5.00 each plus $1.00 shipping and handling.
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