All donkeys and their handlers must be registered with the AMA to receive points for AMA awards. Non-AMA donkeys and handlers will compete for show awards only.
Both Jacks and Jennets shown at Halter, shall have their teeth shown to the Judge. Judge should not touch Donkey’s mouth. Geldings are excluded from this rule. Excessive overbite/underbite that exceeds half the width of the teeth will be severely penalized.
Un-castrated males (Jacks) must only be shown by adults (18 years and older); NO EXCEPTIONS.
All mature Jacks, age three and older, with one or both testicles undescended, shall be disqualified. (Cryptorchidism or Monorchidism)
Consideration on judging donkeys shall be given to overall balance; correct form and structure of parts; trueness, elasticity, and coordination or action; muscular development and health; and disposition and manners.
General halter judging procedures should be followed (See Mule Halter Rule 201). Must be measured before first show.
Sizes of donkeys shall be classified as follows:
Miniature / 36 inches and under, at the withers
Small Standard / 36.01″ to 48 inches
Standard / 48.01″ to 56 inches (54″ for jennets)
Mammoth / 56.01″ and over (54.01″ for jennets)
All donkeys will be measured at first show where a variety of height classes are offered.
A designated AMA official and two adult witnesses shall measure the donkeys with an official equine measuring stick with an attached level.
Measuring shall take place on a level, concrete, or paved surface.
Shoeing will be taken into consideration when measuring.
If a donkey is entered in the wrong class, it shall be moved to the appropriate height class.