The Canadian Donkey & Mule Association (CDMA) is a not-for-profit organization established to preserve, protect, and promote donkeys and mules in Canada.
Founded in 1976, the CDMA is the only organization sanctioned under the Animal Pedigree Act (1988) to operate the Registry for donkeys and mules in Canada.
The CDMA publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Canadian Donkey and Mule News, for its members.

CDMA Objectives:
To improve the quality of donkeys and mules in Canada through careful and responsible breeding programs.
To encourage the appreciation and use of donkeys and mules in equestrian activities.
To promote education in the various arts and sciences associated with keeping and using donkeys and mules.
To prevent cruelty to the donkey and mule, and to support those groups and individuals involved in their protection.

North American donkeys and mules are involved in a wide range of equestrian activities:



   trail or pleasure riding
   pleasure driving
   combined driving
   parades and displays
   farm and ranch work
   packing
   dressage
   endurance and competitive trail riding
   gymkhana and western games
   cutting and reining
   riding and driving for the disabled





The CDMA is for anyone who enjoys longears whether you own one or not!