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IDMS at the 2010 Horse Fair
April 10-11, 2010
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The IDMS was well represented at the Iowa Horse Fair held in Des
Moines, Ia the weekend of April 10th and 11th. We had several
members attend and had 10 riders, 1 lead in rider, 1 donkey in hand,
4 minis and a team. We had a very well rounded group to show each
type of equine from our group. The avenue of breeds was filled with
Topshin, the IDMS donkey donated to the club by DeWanyne and Debbie
Cason, Raspberry, a mule owned by Bird and Sheila Ellison, of
Moravia, IA and Honey and her 3 week old baby Lil' Hot Shot, minis
owned by Dorie and Carmen Gruetzmacher of Lettts, IA. Kate and Beck,
drafts owned by Geoff and Brenda Wilson was also on hand to do some
jumping and have wagon rides. Friday was spent unloading,
decorating, and cleaning and washing mules and donkeys. The weather
was in our favor. We started early Saturday morning with our jump
demo in the varied industries building. We had the minis, the mules
and the drafts all do some jumping. The unofficial winner was
Surprise, owned by Colton Weldon, of Eddyville. The Parade of Breeds
was held each day at noon. Our Mule and Donkey Demonstration was
held in the Pavilion, Sunday at 1:00. We had 15 minutes to do our
demonstration in which the team, riders and in hand animals all did
a fine job. The crowd especially liked the baby mini as he ran in
the arena and kicked and bucked. He was quite a show in himself. The
club also won the Herdmanship contest and visited with several
people coming through the barns. The donkey was won by Dave and Judy
Sumpter and I'm sure will be happy at her new home. The IDMS members
did a great job and should be commended on their efforts to
represent the club in such a fine fashion. Our next event will by
the state trail ride @ RiverValley Campground in Farmington, IA.
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Photos by TF Photography |
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Cassidy and Fern |
Mike Forbes and Bill Paynter |
Mike and Colton |
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Minis at the Horse Fair |
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