AMA AWARDS PROGRAMS
   

Last Revised  10/10/07


 

  
  Many people think of the AMA as an association for people who show their donkeys and mules.  While this is in part true, it is also true that the AMA desires to promote the use of donkeys and mules for all of our different forms of equine recreation.  The AMA has numerous awards programs for mules, donkeys, riders and non-riders.  A couple of little-known awards are designed for recreational riders.  So, if you have friends or neighbors who ride, drive or pack mules or donkeys for fun or pleasure, get them to join the AMA!  We want to recruit new members who trail ride and do other non-competitive events with their long eared friends.  These awards will be given at the annual AMA Awards Ceremony held each January.
 

  Registration form (must be submitted for all Award Programs)
 

 

American Mule Association
LEVA Awards Program  
(Long Ears Versatility Award)

  1. A $10.00 registration fee per rider/animal combination will be required with registration for program.  

  2. Participation period will be from Nov. 1 through Oct. 31.  

  3. All participation forms must be postmarked prior to Nov. 15.

  4. Mule or donkey must be registered with AMA.

  5. Rider must be a member of AMA in good standing.

  6. For points to be awarded, participation form must be co-signed by event sponsor or representative.  

  7. Complete description of the event must be entered on the form to enable proper points value to be determined.  

  8. Both mule/donkey and riders AMA registration numbers must be on form.  

  9. Participants must copy attached forms as needed.  

  10. Points will be awarded by the following formula:  
    a.  Parades                                       10 pts.  
    b.  Horse shows                              20 pts.  
    c.  Sanctioned gymkhana              15 pts.  
    d.  NBHA event                              15 pts.  
    e.  Advertised trail rides                10 pts.  
    f.  Wagon events                            10 pts.  
    g.  Team penning & roping           15 pts.  
    h.  Other equine events                 10 pts.  

Awards will be in the order of:  
Certificate of Merit 
Supreme Achievement rating
Top Five Award  

Long Ears Versatility Award Participation Form

July, 2004  

 

 

 American Mule Association
Saddle Sore Award Program

The Saddle Sore Award (SSA) recognizes miles ridden.  The rules for accumulating points for this award are:

  1. A $10.00 registration fee must accompany the application form for each rider/mule combination.  

  2. Participation period will be Nov. 1 through Oct 31 of each year.  

  3. All participation forms must be postmarked prior to Nov. 15.  

  4. Rider must be an AMA member in good standing.

  5. Mule/donkey must be registered with the AMA.  

  6. Hours will be recorded on the honor system. Only hours ridden or driven for practice or pleasure will count towards this award.  Hours earned competing at an event that can be used for another program will not be counted.  

  7. If not accumulating points for any other award, hours shall count for being in the saddle.  

  8. Sitting on your mule or donkey all day watching an event will not earn total hours unless you were riding around (should be in motion the majority of the time). Using your animal for a chair will not count as hours toward this award.  

  9. Participants must use the SSA form for recording hours on your ?ass? or ?half ass.?  Click here to view form; participant shall print and/or copy forms as needed.  

Saddle Sore Award Participation Form

Contact Bernita Garcia for further information at bgar@cnetech.com. 

July, 2004