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Lifetime
Achievement Award |
For a number of years, the Executive Committee
presented a Lifetime Achievement to individuals who
have demonstrated an outstanding dedication to the
promotion of the saddle mule and donkey and exemplify the
objectives outlined in NASMDA's Statement of Position
as follows:
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The North American Saddle Mule & Donkey
Association's objectives are to:
- preserve the records of the exhibition of the
Saddle Mule and Donkey in all equestrian disciplines in which
it is used, while maintaining the integrity of the
Saddle Mule and Donkey;
- encourage Saddle Mule and Donkey ownership and
participation;
- advocates the promotion of the Saddle Mule and Donkey for
both pleasure and competition;
- actively protect the Saddle Mule and Donkey by establishing
and strictly enforcing rules which govern every
NASMDA approved event in order to reflect the natural
ability of the animal
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To that end, NASMDA is committed
to the following beliefs:
- Every Saddle Mule and Donkey shall, at all times be treated
humanely and with dignity, respect and compassion.
- Stringent rules established and enforced by
NASMDA demand that breeders, owners, trainers and
exhibitors are continually responsible for the well
being and humane treatment of any Saddle Mule and Donkey
entrusted in their care.
- Above all, the Saddle Mule and Donkey's welfare is
paramount to other considerations and the continued
of procedures which ensure humane treatment of the
breed and fair competition supersedes all other
considerations.
- NASMDA will develop and review adequate and fair
rules governing competitions and to enforce them for
the common benefit.
- NASMDA will encourage and assist all those
involved in the breeding for, exhibition and
promotion of the Saddle Mule and Donkey in the continued
improvement of the Saddle Mule and Donkey in regard to its
performance and development as a desirable saddle
and harness animal.
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| The Executive Committee would like to
receive nominations for consideration from the
membership for this award. If you would like to
nominate someone for this award, please submit their
name and the reason you feel they most exemplify NASMDA's goals and objectives. The Executive Committee
will consider all nominations in making their decision
on the recipient. |
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The deadline for nomination
for Lifetime Achievement Award is April 15 |
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Click here for the Lifetime Achievement Award Form
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