Donkeys

Points for this Class will count towards the Champion Eventer Donkey of the Year. Donkey of any age and either sex - entries will be judged 75% Condition and 25% Turnout.
J Barbour & Son kindly offer a Perpetual Cup for this class.
A keepsake trophy for 1st Place is kindly offered by the MMDA.
Points awarded as follows: 1st/12 Points; 2nd/10 Points; 3rd/8 Points; 4th/6 Points; 5th/4Points;
6th/2 Points; 1 Point for any other place. Points will be awarded at the end of the Class.

Points for this Class will count towards the Champion Eventer Donkey of the Year. Donkey of any age and either sex - entries will be judged on Performance, Manners and Behaviour.
HG The Duke of Northumberland kindly offers a Perpetual Performance Donkey Salver for this Class.
A keepsake trophy for 1st Place is kindly offered by the MMDA.
The challenge in this Class for the donkey is:
Walk around the ring with competitor without stopping:
Donkey called forward and stands still for 15 seconds while competitor steps away
Competitor has to lift front hooves one at a time for 10 seconds
Donkey with competitor has to trot a small circle
Donkey with competitor has to execute a reverse walk
Each part of the challenge is awarded 5 Points down to 1 Point depending on how well the challenge is completed. Points will be totalled at the end of the Class. If there is a draw with Points, the Judge will award 1 point so donkeys can be placed 1st to 6th.

Mares 5 years old and over who have had foals, and Broodmares 5 years old and over with own foal at foot.
Jack Murphy Ltd kindly offer a Perpetual Salver for Best Brood Mare. A keepsake trophy for 1st Place is kindly offered by the MMDA.
Mares with foals at foot remain in the ring for the next Class.

Foals to have been born in 2024 and must be over 6 weeks old at the date of the Show. Foals may be accompanied in the ring by their dam.
Jack Murphy Ltd kindly offer a perpetual Salver for Best Foal.
A keepsake prize for Best Foal is kindly offered by the MMDA.

Mares 4 years old and over, not having had a foal.
This Class may be amalgamated with Class 3 if there are insufficient entries.
Tulchan Clothing Ltd kindly offer a Perpetual Cup for this Class.
A keepsake trophy for 1st Place is kindly offered by the MMDA.

Stallions or Geldings aged 4 years and over. Stallions to be dressed in a bridle and bit with lead rein correctly attached to the bit. This Class may be split into Stallions and Geldings if there are sufficient entries.
Country House Gifts & Gallery, Bamburgh kindly offer a Perpetual Cup for this Class.
A keepsake trophy for 1st Place is kindly offered by the MMDA.
The MMDA offer a Best Gelding Rosette.

Colts and Geldings, 2 and 3 years old. Colts to be dressed in a bridle and bit with lead rein correctly attached to the bit.
The Waterford Perpetual Rose Bowl is kindly offered by BlueManor Donkey Stud Ltd for this Class.
A keepsake trophy for 1st Place is kindly offered by the MMDA.
The MMDA offer a Best Gelding Rosette and a Best Two-Year Old Rosette.

Fillies 2 and 3 years old.
BlueManor Donkey Stud Ltd kindly offer the BlueManor Perpetual Crystal Decanter for this Class.
A keepsake trophy for 1st Place is kindly offered by the MMDA.
The MMDA offer a Best Two-Year Old Rosette.
To compete in Youngstock Championship.

Best Yearling, Filly, Colt or Gelding
A Perpetual Crystal Candy Bowl and a keepsake trophy for 1st Place is kindly offered by the MMDA.
The MMDA offer a Best Yearling Rosette.
To compete in Youngstock Championship.

Miniature donkey of any age – no stallions or colts
A keepsake trophy for 1st Place is kindly offered by the MMDA.

Donkey of any age and either sex - entries will be judged against the clock in a pre-determined course.
A Perpetual Cup for this class is kindly offered by Hamilton Tractors (Carnwath) Ltd.
A keepsake trophy for 1st Place is kindly offered by the MMDA.
The donkey with exhibitor will be asked to walk over poles, over 2 small jumps, weave in between poles, walk between 2 rows of bunting, go through a garden arch, walk between 2 large plant pots, around a brightly coloured carrot tree, under a line of balloon carrots and end the course through a garden gate. “Time” faults (10 seconds per fault) will be added if an obstacle is not completed.
Some of the course will be set up outside the ring on the day so that donkeys can practice.
Points will be awarded: 1st/24 Points; 2nd/22 Points; 3rd/20 Points; 4th/18 Points; 5th/16 Points; 6th/14 Points; 7th/12 Points; 8th/10 Points; 9th/8 Points; 10th/6 Points.
The Winner to compete in the Miniature Mediterranean Donkey Association Supreme In-Hand Championship.