Dear Donkey Enthusiast,

We are pleased to announce that we are organizing the 6th annual Great American Miniature Donkey Sale, a select sale featuring quality, registered miniature donkeys.  The Sale will take place Saturday, July 26, 2008, at 12:30 PM, at the fairgrounds in historic Lebanon, Ohio.

We are targeting to offer approximately 60 miniature donkey jennets at this sale.  It is anticipated there will be a mix of young jennets, bred jennets, and jennets with foals at their sides. We may accept a well trained gelding driving team or a trained gelding with a complete driving package. No jacks will be accepted. Our intent is to sponsor an auction sale featuring diverse bloodlines, great conformation, sought after colors, and a variety of sizes and ages to attract breeders, show people, and donkey & equine lovers everywhere.

We are seeking consignors interested in offering high quality miniature donkeys for breeding and show stock. No farm can offer the diversity that a number of breeders together can offer. Whether your farm is well-known or not, whether you have a few or many donkeys, please consider consigning to this event. We will select the best from those submitted to create an exciting sale. We are enthusiastic that this sale will showcase the wonderful quality that breeders are striving for in Miniature Donkeys.  

Lebanon's central location is within a day's drive from 70% of the US Population. There are numerous farms, large and small in this region, where people can happily make miniature donkeys part of their lives. For those who want to be active with their donkeys, there is a busy show circuit, with show opportunities available most weekends from May through September. Many communites sponsor carriage parades and welcome miniatures.

Last year, the Sale drew consignors & buyers from across North America, from the West Coast to the Northeast, and Alberta to Texas. With well connected air and land routes, we expect to draw consignors & purchasers from across the Continent once again. The exposure you receive by participating in this sale is valuable advertising for your farm or ranch, and goes well beyond just the sale days.

We hope you will consider supporting The Great American Donkey Sale by consigning some of your best donkeys. Consignment details are attached (deadline February 22, 2008). This a great opportunity to advertise your farm / ranch and showcase your breeding program to hundreds of miniature donkey owners, breeders, and enthusiasts throughout North America. Select sales stimulate the donkey industry, provide an opportunity to learn from others and share experiences, and provide a benchmark for prices you will receive on your farm / ranch in the future."

Thank You for Your Support,

Martha & Dowell Howard

P.S. Even if you don't consign, mark your calendar and be sure to come. It's going to be one great extravaganza of top quality miniature donkeys (and a lot of fun!).