American Heritage Miniature Donkey Sale

11/23/2025

Information everyone should learn when purchasing a wooly foal that may be very helpful to you! The author if this message us the foremost authority on Wooly donkeys. Thank you Taraa for allowing me to share this.
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11/23/2025

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11/22/2025

Great Information: provided by the Bray Club!

BRRRRR! It’s forecasted to be wet and chilly throughout Arizona this weekend, and with wet, chilly weather comes colic for our equids. Here are some tips and essentials to keep your long ears comfortable and healthy through the soggy weekend!

🧂SALT: when animals are cold they tend to drink less water, allowing for dehydration and impaction colic. To encourage your donkey to drink water add some salt (about a tablespoon for a standard, a half tbsp for a mini) to some soaked grass hay pellets, or just administer some electrolyte paste straight into their mouths.

🌾 STRAW: digestion of fibrous straw helps to keep your donkey warm via hind-gut fermentation, and keep their digestive system moving.

🏠 SHELTER: make sure your donkeys have a place to go to escape the rain. Consider moving their feed and water to inside their shelter, but only if you don’t have an animal who resource-guards. You don’t want them kicking everyone else out!

🛏️ BLANKETS: if your animal is cold and not maintaining their temperature, or at risk of not maintaining their body temp due to age, weight, or illness, give them a blanket! Signs of your animal needing a blanket can include shivering, tucked tails, and lethargy

Keep a close eye on your critters this weekend, and be sure to call your favorite donkey vet if something seems off!

11/21/2025

As the holiday season and new year approach, we are excited to promote our 3rd annual MDR miniature donkey sale in Joplin, Missouri this June. This event brings together prominent donkey breeders and enthusiasts, fostering meaningful connections and advancing a noble cause. But what makes it truly exceptional? As a non-profit organization, we are committed to sharing our resources, after costs are paid, with fellow non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting the welfare of miniature donkeys. Our entirely volunteer-run event showcases the impact of meaningful action and dedication. The greatest reward for us lies in building new relationships and friendships within our miniature donkey community. We are grateful to everyone who has contributed to our previous sales; your unwavering support is the driving force behind our success! Sincerely, LaDonna, Stephanie, and Janny.

11/19/2025

📑PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING FOR FRENCH PAPERS WITH AMERICAN PEDIGREE

1. In France for each birth, we must have an official representative from the National Stud Farm called "IFCE" ( Institut Français du Cheval et de l'Equitation - Translated by: French Institute of Horses and Horse Riding) come to our home to fill out a document called a "Identification Form" on site and in the presence of the foal

-The agent will describe everything they see in order to establish as accurate a description as possible of the newborn (photo 1)
⚠️The identification of the foal must be done before it is 8 months old, but also imperatively before December 31 of the year of its birth.

*Administrative information: Owner-Parents,their names and infos-SIRE numbers, the foal itself, breed, date of birth, etc..."Type of equine & Owner section" And a very detailed description of the foal, including color and all the details of its coat that allow it to be recognized "Identification details section"+"Coded reporting"+ "graphic reporting"drawings showing details of this coat(Example photo 9 for a spotted one)

-(photos 2-3-4 original French version / photos 5-6/ page 2 translated into 2 parts + 7-8 English version from Google translation)

2.The foal is then fitted with a microchip,in France,we are required to have this done by an IFCE agent or a veterinarian (photo 9) Unlike in the US, we are not allowed to do it ourselves.

3.Next, with the microchip number, we can now apply for registration with the ADMS so that it can be registered and receive its American pedigree/registration certificate

4.Once the American paper-pedigree has been received, a certified copy of it must be sent to the IFCE for the issuance of the SIRE identification French document, which includes this American pedigree for breed recognition
The fee for issuing the French SIRE identification document with an American pedigree is €120.
(Photo 11)Example of a French identification booklet

11/03/2025

11/03/2025

Consignment Form for our 2026 Sale - 3 pages . We know its early but please take a look at your herds. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions …

11/03/2025

Consignment & Seller Information for 2026 Sale In Joplin, Please contact us if you have any questions .

10/05/2025

Congratulations to all!

10/02/2025

Donkey Terminology and Definitions (Adapted from The Donkey Sanctuary UK).

Asino: The Italian term for "donkey".
Ass: A male or female donkey.
B***o: The Spanish term for "donkey".
C**t: A male donkey under four years old, primarily used to describe horses in the US.
Filly: A female donkey under four years old, mainly used for horses in the US.
Foal: A baby donkey, either male or female, up to one year old, also used for horses in the US.
Weanling: A foal no longer nursing and not running alongside its mother, typically four months to a year old, used for both horses and donkeys.
Gelding: A castrated male horse or donkey.
Jack: An intact male donkey.
Jenny/Jennet: A female donkey, commonly used in the US.
Mare: A female horse, primarily used for horses in the US.
Moke: A British term for a donkey.
Mule: The offspring of a male donkey and a female horse or a male horse and a female donkey.
Stallion: An intact male horse or donkey, mainly used for horses in the US.
Yearling: A young male or female donkey between one and two years old, also used for horses.

This terminology can be confusing for newcomers. Some terms are universally used, while others are region-specific or shared with horses. In the US, remember that an intact male donkey is a "jack," a female donkey is a "jenny" or "jennet," and a castrated male donkey is a "gelding." A "weanling" is under a year old and no longer dependent on its mother, while a "yearling" is between one and two years old.

In the US, terms like "stallion," "mare," and "filly" are primarily used to describe horses. However, "gelding" can refer to both castrated horses and donkeys.

Color terminology also differs. In the US, spotted donkeys are simply called "spotted," rather than "paint," "pinto," or "Appaloosa." The recognized colors for donkeys in the US are spotted, black, red, brown, gray, dun, gray dun, white, frosted spotted white (FSW), and ivory.

Solid-colored donkeys can be further described based on the presence or absence of light markings. "WLP" indicates light points, such as eye rings, muzzle, belly, and inner thigh markings, while "NLP" denotes the absence of these markings.

FSW donkeys have white coats with black pigment around their eyes and skin. They should not be confused with ivory donkeys, which have cream-colored coats and blue eyes.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, visit our registry's website at