We Ride Sport and Trail Magazine May 2017 | Page 39

NASMA Versatility Trail Program is designed to reward the hours you spend in the saddle or driving your mule or donkey outside of the arena. This program was devised for those individuals who want to promote the mule and donkey to the public as the best and most reliable of trail animals.

If you would like more information about the NASMA VTP or how you can host your own VTP ride you can reach VTP Chair Pamela Bennett at [email protected] or by

calling 620-341-0714.

For a complete listing of

upcoming NASMA Shows,

Trail rides and other

events you can go to

www.nasma.us

Misty Valdez and

her mule, Rita Lynn

They will keep anyone who is riding or training them on their toes, because if you aren’t, they certainly are and will sneak something in to test you. We just got back into showing in NASMA shows and with the couple I have been too I have really enjoyed them. We always have so much fun and inevitably meet great new people. Everyone is very welcoming and happy to stop and talk to the newbies.”

If you want to keep abreast on Buckeye’s journey you can follow him on Facebook at Buckeye the Dressage Mule.

Samantha Majors and Buckeye

Photo by Shane Shiflet