Wisconsin State Fair - 2017

Half Ass Acres Monty
1st place - Diaper Race shown by Makayla
2nd place - Novelty Costume Class shown by Makayla
2nd place - In Hand Trail shown by Jill
5th place - Coon Jumping(36 in & under) shown by Makayla
7th place - Hurry Scurry shown by Jill

AssN9 Pistol Pete
2nd place - Diaper Race shown by Katelyn
4th place - Novelty Costume Class shown by Katelyn
5th place - Mini Geldings at halter, 3 & over shown by Katelyn
7th place - Coon Jumping(36 in & under) shown by Katelyn
10th place - Hurry Scurry shown by Katelyn

2017 WI State Fair wasn't one of our best shows but we sure had FUN!
Thank you to our nieces, Katelyn and Makayla for helping us again this year! We always enjoy not only showing but spending time with fellow donkey breeders from all over the U.S. and talking 'donkeys', educating the public about these remarkable little equine.

  

2016 Wisconsin State Fair

NMDA Approved Miniature Donkey Show

Halter classes:
3rd place - Jacks, Jennets & Geldings under 2 - TLA Merry Go Kali
6th place - Jennets 3 yrs & over - MJB Rachel Alexandra
1st place - Geldings 3 yrs & over - AssN9 Pistol Pete
Grand Champion Gelding - AssN9 Pistol Pete

Reserve Grand Champion - AssN9 Pistol Pete

Performance classes:
3rd place - Coon Jumping(36" & under)- MJB Rachel Alexandra
5th place - Coon Jumping(36" & under)- Half Ass Acres Monty
8th place - Coon Jumping(36" & under)- AssN9 Pistol Pete
2nd place - Clothesline Race - AssN9 Pistol Pete
4th place - Clothesline Race - Half Ass Acres Monty
5th place - Clothesline Race - MJB Rachel Alexandra
6th place - Hurry Scurry - Half Ass Acres Monty
8th place - Hurry Scurry - AssN9 Pistol Pete
3rd place - In Hand Trail - Half Ass Acres Monty
4th place - In Hand Trail - AssN9 Pistol Pete
6th place - Novelty Costume - Half Ass Acres Monty & AssN9 Pistol Pete

Thank you to our nieces, Katelyn and Makayla Oleson and our friends, Joe and Bobbie Miller for all your help showing and preparing all our miniature donkeys. We really appreciate all of you!

Thanks to Leslie, Dian and everyone helping out at the Wisconsin State Fair. We were a little smaller in numbers this year but had a great time visiting with other breeders and the public. This year we also had larger donkeys and mules showing with us and were much appreciated to have them there. The public seemed thrilled to get to see all sizes up close and personal!

Oh yes...we finally stood in that L O N G line to get our first State Fair cream puffs! MMmmmm...yes they are as good as everyone says!

Included are a few photos taken at the fair.

  

Wisconsin State Donkey & Mule Society Annual Show-June 28 & 29, 2014

Congratulations Wee Ones Tyger & Jill!

Hi Point Miniature Donkey (18 & over age group)
1st place - Mini Donkey Geldings Halter (3 & over)
1st place - Spotted Halter - all size donkeys/mules
1st place - Leading Trail (all size donkeys/mules)
2nd place - Mini Donkey at Halter (18 & over age group)
4th place - Mini Donkey in hand Barrels (all ages)

Congratulations Half Ass Acres Monty & Makayla!

Hi Point Miniature Donkey (12 & under age group)
1st place - Mini Donkey at Halter (12 & under age group)
1st place - Costume Class (entire class of 8 were awarded 1st place!)
2nd place - Mini Donkey Geldings Halter (3 & over)
3rd place - Spotted Halter (all ages & sizes)
3rd place - Joyce Freel Memorial Jump (56" & under)
3rd place - Mini Donkey in hand Barrels
4th place - Leading Trail (all ages & sizes)

It was a very nice show, warm & breezy but the rain stayed away. We thank everyone who helped with the show, as it was one of the best and largest shows in many years! There were more minis shown than the past several years combined! Our niece, Makayla, just turned 7, showed her heart out! Congratulations on your Hi Point Award!! Great job Monty and Tyger! (Photos to be added!)

     

Wisconsin State Donkey and Mule Show - June 2011

We attended our state show with Monty, Belle and Sundae. Our niece, Katelyn, age 8, and Jill's sister, Tara, came along and helped with the donkeys. We also had our friend, Sara, stop by and visit while we were there, helping hold a lead rope every now and then. Katelyn did an outstanding job showing Monty and was the High Point Mini Donkey for 12 & under. Belle and Jill were High Point Mini Donkey for 13 & over. Katelyn and Monty won the Jr. Showmanship, 2nd in Costume, also placing in halter, color halter and leading trail. Belle won the Grand Champion Mini at Halter. We all had a great time!

     

Wisconsin State Fair - August 2011

In June, we were contacted by the Ag Dept of the Wisconsin State Fair, asking if we would attend the fair as a new exhibit with our miniature donkeys. We agreed to attend, rather than attending the Indiana State Fair Show where we were planning to go that week in August. There have never been donkeys or mules of any size at the Wisconsin State Fair. The public loved our minis and we talked "donkeys" for three days! We were asked many different questions about them and while there, put on two exhibitions each day to talk about them and show what we do with them. We dressed them up in costumes, had them jumping over jumps, walking over obstacles and of course allowing the children to pet them and give them hugs.

We'd like to share some photos showing all the fun we had at the fair with our little beauties. Some of our extended family, which included our two nieces, Katelyn and Makayla, ages 8 and 4, and my sister, Tara, came along with us,,,,thank you so much for helping! We'd also like to thank our special friends that also helped us at the Wisconsin State Fair, Alissa and Austin. Everyone was such big helpers and the donkeys all loved them!

While at the fair we spoke with a couple of the Agriculture Department people about getting a donkey and mule show at the fair for 2012. We were giving paperwork to complete and that has been done and sent in. They will present our proposal for a show, at the November Board meeting and let us know what they decide. We are excited and hope we are able to get a show at the Wisconsin State Fair in 2012! We will keep everyone informed as to our progress!

     

June 2010 - Wisconsin State Donkey and Mule Society Show

Hi-Point Miniature Donkey - Frontier Legends Lillian

Reserve Hi-Point Miniature Donkey - TLA Dark Sock Special

Grand Champion Miniature Donkey at Halter - Frontier Legends Lillian

Reserve Champion Miniature Donkey at Halter - TLA Dark Sock Special

1st place - Color Halter (any size donkey/mule) - TLA Dark Sock Special

1st place - Leading Trail Class (any size donkey/mule) - Frontier Legends Lillian

2nd place - Leading Trail Class (any size donkey/mule) - TLA Dark Sock Special

2nd place - Solid Color Halter (any size donkey/mule) - Frontier Legends Lillian

2010 Indiana State Fair Donkey and Mule Show - August 2010

2nd place - Leading Trail Class (Monty shown)

3rd place - 2 & over Jacks at Halter (Socks shown)

3rd place - Yearling Jennets at Halter (Lillian shown)

5th place - Yearling Jennets at Halter (Sparkle shown)

7th place - Adult Costume Class (Monty shown)

7th place - Mini Coon Jumping (38" & under mini donkeys/mini mules) - (Monty shown)

* Galaxy not shown because of breeding commitments

2009 Indiana State Fair Donkey & Mule Show- August '09

1st place - Leading Trail Class (Monty shown)

4th place - 2 & over Jacks at Halter (Galaxy shown)

5th place - Yearling Jacks at Halter (Socks shown)

5th place - Adult Costume Class (Monty shown)

8th place - Yearling Jacks at Halter (Chip shown)

2007 Indiana State Fair Show - August 2007

2nd place – 2 & Over Jacks at Halter (Nestle shown)

2nd place – 2 & Over Jennets at Halter (Doll shown)

2nd place – Adult Costume Class (Monty shown)

3rd place – Leading Trail Class (Monty shown)

6th place – Adult Showmanship at Halter (Monty shown)

8th place – Yearling Jennets at Halter (Libby shown)

June 2007 - Wisconsin State Donkey and Mule Society Show

Grand Champion Miniature Donkey at Halter - Splendor's Nestle Special Dark

2nd place - Leading Trail Class - Splendor's Nestle Special Dark

2nd place - 2 & over Mini Jennets at Halter - Perfection's Paper Doll

Results of the 8/06 Indiana State Fair

1st – Leading Trail Class (Monty shown)

2nd – Adult Costume Class (Monty shown)

5th – 2 & over Jacks at Halter (Nestle shown)

7th – 2 & over Jennets at Halter (Doll shown)

7th – Adult Showmanship (Monty shown)

June 2006 - Wisconsin State Donkey and Mule Society Show

Reserve Champion Miniature Donkey at Halter - Splendor's Nestle Special Dark