2021 Events Calendar
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RGMDA Sanctioned Events are the orange colored lists
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RGMDA Sanctioned Events are the orange colored lists
Click here for RGMDA Show Rules
Shane Weigand & Marshmellow head the race on take off at the Burro Race in Tombstone, Arizona on October 10, 2020. If you look closely, you can see Stan Lundy & his donkey Grace on the right side of the picture.
Pack Burro Racing? Finally, something you can do with your donkey that doesn't take much training other then being able to lead! Don't miss out on this newest fun activity! All events are sanctioned by RGMDA.
Results of Tombstone Burro Race: October 10, 2020.
So proud of our New Mexico runners & donkeys!
71 donkeys entered. 7 runners & donkeys from new Mexico participated.
13-15mile course: Shane Weigand & Marshmallow 2hrs 35mins 2nd place overall and 1st to top of the mountain.
Stan Lundy and Grace 5hrs 16mins. 17th place overall
Shelia and Cisco 11miles About 4hours. Stopped short due to heat stress on her burro.
10k (6mile) course: Vicki Badura and JD, 1hr 45 mins. 2nd place overall .
5k (3 mile course) Mari and Rufus 55mins 17seconds. 2nd place overall.
2021 Burro Racing Report:
Several RGMDA members, as part of the New Mexico Pack Burro group, are planning to start training for races. They will start getting out most Saturday's for training runs up in the east mountains, along the river in Albuquerque, and further south towards Socorro.
Plans for a New Mexico Race are on hold, but Cerrillos State Park is still supportive of the idea.
For 2021 they plan to attend several races:
April 3rd in Tombstone, Arizona
May 29th/May 30th in Georgetown/Idaho Spring Colorado. (5 and 7 miles races)
June 12th in Creede, Colorado
One of the big three world championship races July 25th, Aug 1, Aug 8 in Fariplay, Buenda Vista, or Leadville Colorado.
NM Pack Burros is also working with several companies this year such as Headsweats Athletic Apparel and Nuun Hydration to reach out to more people and show them what our animals are capable of. Last year they had burro related social media posts that reached over 20,000 people. Additionally, they are working with Trailhead Supply to develop a NEW burro pack saddle, which will be a modified decker design, hand forged and crafted in Montana.
If you would like to ever come out on a training run, walk, hike or go check out a race, let Shane/Jessica Weigand know or any of the racers! They love to have new folks out and it is a great outing for the burros.
For more information go to the Pack Burro Faceook page https://www.facebook.com/NMpackburros.
Virtual In Hand & Obstacle Driving Competition
Some RGMDA Members are participating in the Virtual In Hand & Driving Competition. It's a great way to practice with your equines & check and improve your proficiency. To see what it's all about go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407398600379747
Results of Tombstone Burro Race: October 10, 2020.
So proud of our New Mexico runners & donkeys!
71 donkeys entered. 7 runners & donkeys from new Mexico participated.
13-15mile course: Shane Weigand & Marshmallow 2hrs 35mins 2nd place overall and 1st to top of the mountain.
Stan Lundy and Grace 5hrs 16mins. 17th place overall
Shelia and Cisco 11miles About 4hours. Stopped short due to heat stress on her burro.
10k (6mile) course: Vicki Badura and JD, 1hr 45 mins. 2nd place overall .
5k (3 mile course) Mari and Rufus 55mins 17seconds. 2nd place overall.
2021 Burro Racing Report:
Several RGMDA members, as part of the New Mexico Pack Burro group, are planning to start training for races. They will start getting out most Saturday's for training runs up in the east mountains, along the river in Albuquerque, and further south towards Socorro.
Plans for a New Mexico Race are on hold, but Cerrillos State Park is still supportive of the idea.
For 2021 they plan to attend several races:
April 3rd in Tombstone, Arizona
May 29th/May 30th in Georgetown/Idaho Spring Colorado. (5 and 7 miles races)
June 12th in Creede, Colorado
One of the big three world championship races July 25th, Aug 1, Aug 8 in Fariplay, Buenda Vista, or Leadville Colorado.
NM Pack Burros is also working with several companies this year such as Headsweats Athletic Apparel and Nuun Hydration to reach out to more people and show them what our animals are capable of. Last year they had burro related social media posts that reached over 20,000 people. Additionally, they are working with Trailhead Supply to develop a NEW burro pack saddle, which will be a modified decker design, hand forged and crafted in Montana.
If you would like to ever come out on a training run, walk, hike or go check out a race, let Shane/Jessica Weigand know or any of the racers! They love to have new folks out and it is a great outing for the burros.
For more information go to the Pack Burro Faceook page https://www.facebook.com/NMpackburros.
Virtual In Hand & Obstacle Driving Competition
Some RGMDA Members are participating in the Virtual In Hand & Driving Competition. It's a great way to practice with your equines & check and improve your proficiency. To see what it's all about go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/407398600379747