*IMPORTANT BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED:
A meeting is being called to discuss the budget for the
remainder of the year, the upcoming show, year end awards
and a replacement for our treasurer.
August 8, 2026 at 12:00
at the Lone Star Cafe, 100 Dynasty Drive,
Hillsboro, TX 76645.
Meal is at your own expense,
meeting immediately following. Please make plans to attend
with your ideas and input.
All board members and officers are required to come.
2026 SDMS SPECTACULAR DONKEY & MULE SHOW
SEPTEMBER 26 & 27TH, 2026
NMDA (PENDING) AND OPEN SHOW FOR DONKEYS & MULES
OPEN CLASSES IN EACH DIVISION FOR ANYONE WANTING TO SHOW THEIR DONKEY OR MULE THAT IS CURRENTLY NOT REGISTERED WITH ADMS OR NMDA MEMBER.
Show bill and entries will be posted later. Please mark your calendars for 9/26 and 9/27 for the Spectacular Show at the Limestone County Fairgrounds in Groesbeck, Texas.
Our 2027 Classic Show is tentatively scheduled for May 22 & 23rd at the Limestone County Fairgrounds. Please mark your calendars. We have a great time!!!
For access to the photographs taken by Erica & Sienna Sanchez, Barnyardlens Photography, the site is
barnyardlensphotography.pixiset.com The password is groesbeck (small letters)
You can access the past four shows from there. Photos are only $3 per download or $25 for the entire show. Please support them by ordering photos. The club does not pay them for their time or gas to attend these shows, it is voluntary and we are very fortunate to have this available to us.
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A meeting is being called to discuss the budget for the
remainder of the year, the upcoming show, year end awards
and a replacement for our treasurer.
August 8, 2026 at 12:00
at the Lone Star Cafe, 100 Dynasty Drive,
Hillsboro, TX 76645.
Meal is at your own expense,
meeting immediately following. Please make plans to attend
with your ideas and input.
All board members and officers are required to come.
2026 SDMS SPECTACULAR DONKEY & MULE SHOW
SEPTEMBER 26 & 27TH, 2026
NMDA (PENDING) AND OPEN SHOW FOR DONKEYS & MULES
OPEN CLASSES IN EACH DIVISION FOR ANYONE WANTING TO SHOW THEIR DONKEY OR MULE THAT IS CURRENTLY NOT REGISTERED WITH ADMS OR NMDA MEMBER.
Show bill and entries will be posted later. Please mark your calendars for 9/26 and 9/27 for the Spectacular Show at the Limestone County Fairgrounds in Groesbeck, Texas.
Our 2027 Classic Show is tentatively scheduled for May 22 & 23rd at the Limestone County Fairgrounds. Please mark your calendars. We have a great time!!!
For access to the photographs taken by Erica & Sienna Sanchez, Barnyardlens Photography, the site is
barnyardlensphotography.pixiset.com The password is groesbeck (small letters)
You can access the past four shows from there. Photos are only $3 per download or $25 for the entire show. Please support them by ordering photos. The club does not pay them for their time or gas to attend these shows, it is voluntary and we are very fortunate to have this available to us.
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WHAT SDMS OFFERS
Whether your interest is showing, breeding or recreation, the Southwestern Donkey and Mule Society (SDMS) offers a wealth of opportunities and resources to expand your knowledge and involvement with mules and donkeys of all sizes. Your SDMS membership can be exciting and rewarding!
SDMS sanctions several shows throughout the year, offering a full calendar of family fun for youth and adult exhibitors. All SDMS shows are governed by the Texas Rule Book. Points and awards are tallied throughout the year, and High Point Winners are recognized at our Annual SDMS Year-End Awards Banquet. SDMS also offers scholarships and sponsorship opportunities.
SDMS sanctions several shows throughout the year, offering a full calendar of family fun for youth and adult exhibitors. All SDMS shows are governed by the Texas Rule Book. Points and awards are tallied throughout the year, and High Point Winners are recognized at our Annual SDMS Year-End Awards Banquet. SDMS also offers scholarships and sponsorship opportunities.
ABOUT SDMS
SDMS was formed in 1973 for the purpose of promoting family activities and furthering the development of donkeys and mules in the southwestern United States. We are a not-for-profit organization that strives to act in the best interests of all donkey and mule lovers. SDMS is operated on a volunteer basis by its dedicated members.
The business affairs of SDMS are managed by elected Board of Directors. Regular board meetings are held several times each year and everyone is invited to attend.
The business affairs of SDMS are managed by elected Board of Directors. Regular board meetings are held several times each year and everyone is invited to attend.