Texas Road Trip #3 12/29/11
We had a great trip to Texas in November, where we visit some old friends and returned with several new friends (donkeys). We left on November 26th and stopped in Yates Center, KS and visited with Jack and Linda Steiner at Rearview Farm. We then headed to Texas and delivered two donkeys from Dogwood Hills to the Whitesboro quarentine center. We then headed south and visited with Carolyn and Pete Christian at Quarter Moon Ranch. From there we dropped our trailer at Lil Angels Farm in Columbus, TX and then headed to the Galceston area for som R & R. We then returned back to Ken and Jeannie Richards at Lil Angels and visited for a day or so before loading our new future hersire Uptown Gentleman and four jennets to head towards home. We also took Jenny Estep from Port Byran, IL two jennets from Lil Angels back to her place on our way home. In all we drove 3750 miles in about 10 days and had a great time. As always, thanks to the Texans for all their hospitality.

Midstates Annual Meeting 11/13/11
We attended the annual meeting of the Midstates Mule and Donkey Show Society in Shipshewanna, Indiana, on November 12, 2011. We are pleased to announce that our future herd sire, Li'l Angels Flash Gordon was awarded the 2011 Year End High Champion of Miniature Donkey Halter. Kiterra's Waco was second and Kiterra's Sweetwater was third. This was the very first time these awards have been presented. We are proud of our winners!

Tipsy and Meadow find a new home. 10/20/11
Tuesday evening, we welcomed Ryan and April Neal with their daughter, Lydia, to ASSphalt Acres. They made their very first donkey purchase. Tipsy and Meadow will have a new home in Kirkland, Indiana. Lydia just loved the donkeys. I thing the girls will be very spoiled at their new home.

Rushville Fall Festival Parade 9/26/11
Last Saturday, September 24th, we were invited to participate in the Rushville Fall Festival Parade. Fireplug pulled the cart that contained Kameron, Kyle and Kellen Crim. He was led by Steve. Jill followed with Brooklyn Crim in the stroller holding a stuffed donkey. The boys enjoyed throwing (and getting) candy. We all had fun!

Midstates Show in Huntington, Indiana 9/10/11
We have returned home from the last Midstates Show of the year. It was at the Chief LaFontaine Saddle Club outside of Huntington, Indiana. We did pretty well getting 2 firsts, 4 seconds, 2 thirds, 1 fourth, and 1 fifth. AA Foxfire was awarded Reservce Champion Mini Donkey. Way to go, boy!

New Baby at ASSphalt Acres 9/7/11
We welcome the arrival of ASSphalt Acres KK's Bosco. He was born around 7:45 on September 6th. He is out of KiTerra's Miss Kitty and ASSphalt Acres Ali and is a beautiful dark brown. Such a sweet head and 21 1/2" tall. Welcome, Bosco.

Congratulations, Barrie & Pam Fleetwood! 9/3/11
Congratulations Barrie & Pam Fleetwood of Top Knob Designs of Waterloo, Indiana, on your purchase of Ravenwood Sage. Thank you for your purchase and welcome to the wonderful world of miniature donkeys!

Mini Donkey Wins Big at Indiana State Fair! 8/31/11
Our hometown paper, The Shelbyville News, had an article about ASSphalt Acres Auburn winning Champion Miniature Donkey at the 2011 Indiana State Fair. Click to read the article

AA Katelyn at the Creek 8/23/11
We had a new donkey baby born today at ASSphalt Acres. Today is our great-niece's birthday. Her name is Katelyn, so this is Katelyn at the Creek. She is out of Cinderella and Tyger. A spotted jennet!

Mt. Airy Miniature Donkey Sale 8/22/11
We have returned from a weekend in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, where we had consigned 9 donkeys to the Mt. Airy Miniature Donkey Sale. A big thank you to all the buyers who purchased our donkeys.

We enjoyed the "Mayberry" experience that is Mt. Airy. It was different, it was fun. A great time!

Thank you, Belinda and Jerry! 6/2/11
A big thank you to Belinda and Jerry Whitley of Coyote Run Miniature Donkeys in Cabot, Arkansas, for you purchase of Smokey Tango and Stormy Jo, and Amanda and Domino. We will see you on the 25th!

Midstates show in London, Ohio. 6/2/11
We took 11 donkeys to the Midstates show in London, Ohio, last weekend. We did really well, but there were not many donkeys there. Getting ready for the show this weekend in Coldwater, Michigan.

First 2011 Foals at ASSphalt Acres 4/4/11
We are back from vacation and would like to announce the first new foals of 2011:
March 25: Stormy Jo, black NLP jennet out of Smokey Tango and Tyger
March 30: Siesta Key, black jennet out of Athena and Tyger
March 31: Captain Curt, red jack out of Lady In Red and Fireplug
April 3: Domino, spotted jack out of Amanda and Ali
April 4: Reeces Pieces, red jennet out of Tootsie roll and Ali

Siesta Key Beach was our vacation destination, so we thought it fitting to name the new girl Siesta Key. Likewise, our favorite local restaurant there is Captain Curt's. That's where the little guy got his name.

Looking forward to many more great foals in 2011!

Texas Trip 3/15/11
Steve and Jerry are just having way to much fun in Texas. They had a nice supper with Ed and Angela of Hill Country. They visited with Harvey and Joann from Hickory Hills and are now on their way to Frontier Legends. I am soooooo jealous.

Texas Donkey Trip 2011 3/12/11
Steve and Jerry Patterson, along with our grandson, Kellen, are headed to northern Ohio today to pick up a donkey to be delivered to Texas. He's one of many that will be going on the 2011 Texas Donkey Trip. Steve and Jerry are heading out tomorrow and will probably return on Friday. Lots of stops and lots of people to see. Wish I could go, too.

End of Year Sales 1/2/11
The year 2010 finished strongly for ASSphalt Acres. ASSphalt Acres Sadie, a yearling, and ASSphalt Acres Scarlett, a weanling, were purchased by Leah Phillips of Guysville, Ohio. We made a donkey trip there to deliver these girls to their new home on New Year's Eve Day. Congratulations, Leah, on your purchase of these sorrel beauties.

New Addition to ASSphalt Acres 1/2/11
Steve made a trip to Lil' Angels last week and purchased Flash Gordon. He will make a wonderful addition to our breeding jack line when he becomes "of age". Can't wait until he arrives at ASSphalt Acres this March.

***Update*** While Steve was at Lil' Angels, his eye was caught by a spectacular jennet foal, Autumn Angel. We have decided to purchase her, also. She will be riding back to Indiana with Flash Gordon!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS! 12/25/10
Steve, Jill, and all the donkeys at ASSphalt Acres wish everyone a very merry Christmas!

Donkey Trip to Kentucky 12/18/10
Steve, Jill, and Kellen made a donkey trip to Finchville, Kentucky, yesterday (Friday) to deliver Maxine and Donna to Jamie Cottrell. Congratulations, Jamie. I know you will enjoy your Christmas present!

Pregnancy Tests 11/18/10
Steve took 4 girls to Dr. Hunt's this evening for pregnancy tests. The results are all positive. Chiquita should be due in February/March. Diamond Lil should be due next April/May. Blush should be due in July and Z Molly is bred and ready for France. That is good news. Better pregnant than very, very fat!

Mid States Mule and Donkey Show Society, Inc. 11/10/10
We had a good time at the annual Mid States Meeting this past Saturday. It was held at The Essenhaus in Middlebury, Indiana, and the meal was excellent. There were around 60 people there from Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. We need more members from Kentucky and Illinois. A lot was discussed but our emphasis is going to be getting more Mid States Shows. Hopefully, we can add other shows to northern Indiana/southern Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky. If you are not a Mid States member,live in any of these five states, and want to join, let me know. I can get you set up, or you can go to the website which is on our favorite links.

Two babies yet to come! 10/13/10
Diamond Lil is the sorrel jennet and Chiquita is the dark brown jennet that are both under the cam. We think these girls are due late October/early November, but we bought them bred, so are not really sure of their due dates.

Huntington Mule and Donkey Show 10/2/10
What a great day at the Midstates Huntington Mule and Donkey Show...our last show of the season. And we finished with a bang!
-ASSphalt Acres Scarlett took first place in the foal class;
-KiTerra's Sweetwater took first place in the yearling class and then won Champion Miniature Donkey;
-ASSphalt Acres Z Molly won the 2 and over jennet class and then won Reserve Champion Miniature Donkey.

Way to go, girls!

Pedigree Information 9/27/10
Oh, my, goodness! I do believe I have every donkey's pedigree information entered on the website. What a job that was! But it makes our website more complete and informational. Thanks, Ted, for giving us the ability to add the pedigree info!

2010 Tennessee State Fair 9/19/10
WOW! What a great showing by ASSphalt Acres and Ravenwood Farms at the 2010 Tennessee State Fair! Sweetwater received Champion Jennet over 29 jennets and Waco won Champion Gelding. Ravenwood Frosty won Champion Jack. Z Molly also placed second in the 2 and over jennet class. There were 18 in the class. Great job!