701. General Information

  1. The AMA has numerous awards programs for mules, riders and non-riders.
    1. AMA office shall keep a record of all awards presented.
    2. Separate point keepers may be used for each event or be designated for one or all programs.
    3. All specific information on awards and forms for record-keeping may be obtained from the AMA office.
    4. Most AMA event awards shall have no additional fee to participate, but some awards may require a small fee to help defray cost of award and record keeping.
    5. An article and picture may be submitted to the AMA “MULES” newsletter when any of these awards are achieved.
  2. Awards offered by the AMA effective January 1, 1994. (Some AMA awards will be retroactive and are being tabulated by the appointed committee).
    1. AMA Hall of Fame – Recognition for outstanding accomplishments of mules who are deceased or retired from competing.
    2. AMA Certificate Awards – AMA Events.
    3. LEVA – Long Ears Versatility Award – All non-AMA riding and events recognition.
    4. LEA – Long Ear Ambassador – For all long ears lovers, nonriders and riders – recognition for promoting the mule other than riding.
    5. FFA/4-H/GRANGE LEA- Long Ear Ambassador – Recognition to youth in FFA, 4H or GRANGE that use mules and donkeys.
    6. SSA – Saddle Sore Award – Recognition for miles ridden.