Historic
|
|
Example |
Donkey Price |
Total Fee |
Fee % of Sales Amount |
Comment |
|
1 |
$1800 |
$285 |
15.8% |
$285 ( |
|
2 |
$3000 |
$385 |
12.8% |
$285 + 10%($3000-$2000) |
|
3 |
$5000 |
$585 |
11.7% |
$285 + 10%($5000-$2000) |
Consignment fees
include: building rental, stall, bedding, grass hay, auctioneer's fees,
sale veterinarian fees for required inspections & health paper re-issue,
catalog publishing and mailing, advertising, web catalog of the donkeys,
including pictures of each consigned donkey, and Consigner's dinner Friday
night. It is important that you plan to take good pictures of your consigned
donkeys and submit them on-time for the web catalog.
No
Pre-Sales, No Substitutions
Purchasers will expect to see donkeys sold that are listed in the catalog. No pre-sales or substitutions of consigned stock allowed. Exceptions for health reasons. Should any medical event arise which requires a substitution, please advise us at once, and be prepared to offer a substitute of equal or better quality.
‘No
Sales’
Consignors may ‘No Sale’ a
donkey if the price achieved does not meet their minimum expectations. It is our intention that this
Jennets
with Foals on the Side
Jennets with foals on the side will be considered one lot and sold for one money.
Jennets - Bred & Exposed
Jennets confirmed in foal will be sold as bred, others listed as exposed.
Consignors may lead and show
their donkey in the ring, if desired. As part of our service, we will
show your donkey in the ring for you, if you wish. Consignors may make
ringside announcements. Please be sure your donkeys lead well.
A key aspect of a select sale is the offering of top quality broodstock by responsible breeders dedicated to improving the quality of miniature donkeys and promoting the breed. One of the distinguishing, and value added, features of the Sale, beyond the quality of the donkeys, is the degree to which breeders stand behind their offered stock. This also plays a role in achieving the maximum fair market price for any particular animal. To this end, we feel it is important, for consignors to offer registration, maximum growth height, and bred jennet guarantees, as applicable.
Miniature
Donkey Registration Guarantee
All donkeys at this sale are to be Miniature Donkey Registry registered, or registerable, per the NMDA Breed Standard. Consignors are expected to have their donkeys registered in the Miniature Donkey Registry (MDR) or with the Canadian Donkey & Mule Association (CDMA) prior to the Sale. Please be sure to register your donkey(s) well in advance (allow 2 months) to ensure you receive your paperwork back before departing for the Sale.
Miniature
Donkey Height Guarantee
Seller should be willing to guarantee that the miniature donkey will not exceed 36 inches at the withers at age 3 (NMDA Breed Standard). If the donkey exceeds 36 inches, the Seller should expect to be asked to negotiate other satisfactory arrangements with the Purchaser reflecting the value of the donkey. If the Seller is willing to extend this guarantee to age 4 (CDMA Breed Standard), this increases interest in the donkey to Canadians.
Bred
Jennet Guarantee
Sellers consigning any jennet sold as 'bred', must have a written statement, confirming same by a veterinarian. Ultrasound or palpation pregnancy exam preferred by Purchasers, estrone sulfate acceptable. Acceptable forms of pregnancy confirmation include; a copy of the statement of pregnancy from the veterinarian, a copy of vet bill stating pregnancy check and results, or a veterinarian notation on the State health papers affirming same. If estrone sulfate, provide a copy of the report. The objective here is to guarantee the jennet is in foal on the date tested and is not a live foal guarantee.
All Donkeys: Seller shall provide the following at Sale date, at sale check-in:
1.
Original Registration Papers
2.
Registration transfer papers filled out
3.
Negative Coggins, less than 3 months old at date of
cross, need to be drawn on the picture of the
donkey on the coggins (EIA NEGATIVE). This is required for
export and we expect some donkeys may be sold
for export.
4.
Veterinary Health Papers – valid within 30 days for transport to
5.
Influenza & Rhino Vaccination required – given in July, except
for foals less than 9 months old. Do
not give the influenza vaccine to these young foals.
6. Health History including:
a. Vaccinations - Most recent types and dates (please be specific)
b.
Vaccinations - Optional, but Value Added - Rabies, E & W Encephalomyelitis,
c. Worming History
d.
Hoof Trimming
All Jennets: Seller shall provide these additional
items, if known:
7.
Previous foal information such as offspring, date of birth, sire, sex,
foal birth height, mature height, color, etc.
All Bred Jennets: Seller shall provide these additional
items, if known:
8.
Vet statement confirming pregnancy (as discussed above)
9.
Completed Breeder Certificate and Application to MDR registry for the
foal's registration.
10. Useful foaling information: Exposure dates, expected due date, etc.
Seller is to provide a new halter that fits and a lead for each donkey, including a foal halter and lead for foals.
Donkey Submissions
Candidates for the Great American Miniature
Donkey Sale are being sought now. This is a select sale so please consider
offering top quality donkeys. Consider
that your donkeys advertise your breeding program and your farm / ranch,
reflect on the
For submissions, we need;
1. The attached consignment
nomination form filled out,
2. A photocopy of both sides of the donkey's registration or, if not yet
available, a photocopy of the both the sire and
dam's registration, each both sides with any info covered by the registration
photo written in, and
3. Some good still pictures showing, at minimum, a straight right side
view, straight left side view, back leg view, and
front view, all showing accurate color. Clipping is not required
for submissions. Although not mandatory, a short
video showing each donkey from several angles and in motion would really
help. If you can't provide a video, we'll work
from the still pictures.
Donkeys should have good conformation in all aspects,
including teeth (even to less than 1/8" mismatch). If a jennet will
be sold with a foal, describe the color you think the foal will shed out
to be. If your pictures do not show accurate color or conformation, please
describe. Current height and, preferably, birth height, is needed for
immature donkeys. Please inform us if there is a difference between Miniature
Donkey Registry (MDR) registered height and actual current height on mature
donkeys. Include show records, breeding history, and list special qualities,
training. Please advise which donkeys can be stabled together.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS -
- -
Donkey Selection
Submission
Deadline (pls submit as early as possible)
Selections
Made (email, followed by letter)
Deposit &
Brief Description for Catalog
Web Catalog (special web page at www.donkeys.net) early June
Print Catalog mailing mid June
There are many lodging possibilities in, and around Lebanon, ranging from a historic 1804 hotel, to completely modern hotels and bed & breakfasts. Information is posted on the web page.
Camping is available at the fairgrounds, quite near the sale building. Great toilet & shower facilities. Camping last year was $20 per night and included electric hookup and water. There is a dump station at the fairgrounds.
You may display farm information, as a consignor, but please no information on other donkeys for sale at your farm.
There will be someone in the building with the donkeys on Friday night.
Donkeys are at their owner’s
risk prior to the
Purchasers will settle their accounts directly
after the
The Sale Sponsors assume no liability for
the validity of any Purchaser’s check. Should any Purchaser’s check be presented as
‘good’, but be non-collectible by the Bank, the Sale Sponsors will notify
the Consignor as soon as possible. Every
Purchase-Sales transaction which occurs at the
We
hope you will consider supporting The Great American Donkey Sale by consigning
some of your best donkeys. This
is a great opportunity to advertise your farm/ranch and showcase your
breeding program to hundreds of miniature donkey owners, breeders, and
enthusiasts throughout
Thank
you for Your Consideration.
Martha & Dowell Howard
ELMS FARM MINIATURE DONKEYS,
513-398-3341 Fax 513-398-3341 www.donkeys.net, email: mhoward@eos.net