Quarter Moon Ranch - The Wonderful World of Miniature Donkeys

In addition to the fine herdsire candidates that are listed under BREEDING JACKS, we are proud to offer for sale below, some little boys that are now or will soon become geldings. We realize that many people who love miniature donkeys have NO interest in breeding them. Some want only to drive, pack or show their donkeys. Some folks like to take them to fairs, parades, civic and religious events, schools, and nursing homes. Others like having them around for the grandchildren. If any of these activities interest you, the miniature gelding is the perfect choice for several reasons.

1. Geldings don’t have "breeding on the brain", thereby making them more docile and safe to be around than a jack.
2. Geldings are generally more compatible with other farm animals than jacks and less competitive in most cases.
3. Geldings are less expensive than breeding jacks or jennets.

The worth of a gelding to its owner is priceless. The gelding becomes a lifelong friend- one with whom you may share life’s ups and down, one with whom you can make memories that will last forever, and one with whom you can sit under a tree and share a cup of coffee and conversation with an animal whose only desire is just being close to you. Quarter Moon Ranch encourages the gelding of jacks because, in our opinion, he is the ideal pet- lovable and gentle, yet strong enough to be driven, ridden, or packed. So take a good look at the little boys we have for sale. Your new lifetime friend or "coffee buddy" just may be here.

If you would like to get an update on how the Quarter Moon Ranch boys and girls are doing in the show ring, click Show Results.

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Quarter Moon Blockbuster's first foals have just arrived. We are extremely pleased with the gorgeous heads, heavy bone, and width in the chest and hind legs we are seeing in Blockbuster's first foals.
You will see what we mean below.

2007 GELDINGS

QM ROCKEFELLER

DOB: 10-21-07

STATUS: SOLD

We were anxiously awaiting this foal out of our Quarter Moon Elsie who was bred to Sunset Acres Rowdy Yates, owned by Kathy and Kevin Loudamy of K and K Ranch. We wanted a black or brown jennet but we got a gray-dun jack! Nature can really throw you a curve sometime. But I will have to say, this is one of the finest gray-dun jacks born at our ranch. But why wouldn't he be? Elsie is an NMDA Champion Halter Jennet and the dam of Quarter Moon Top Dollar, the 2007 NMDA National Champion Jack and Best of Breed. Rockefeller's sire Rowdy Yates has produced NMDA champions and NMDA national champions. This boy has inherited the best of his parents. I'm very impressed with his straight legs, his rounded rear, his width, and heavy bone. Rockefeller should do well in the show ring both at halter and performance. He will make an outstanding show gelding, driving donkey, or pal for the ranch. Email for a quote if you would like to purchase him as a herd sire. He's a nice one!

Click Here to see Rockefeller.
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Click Here to see a cute photo of Rockefeller running.

UPDATE: Rockefeller (renamed Jamaica) has been purchased by James and Kathy Chadwell of Brayers and Prayers Farm in Big Spring, TX.

Sire: Sunset Acres Rowdy Yates, 32", Black
Dam: Quarter Moon Elsie, 32", Gray-Dun (NMDA Champion Halter Jennet, Dam of 2007 NMDA National Champion Jack and Best of Breed
Paternal Grandsire: Hartman Donkeys Trenton, 33 1/2", Brown/White Spotted
Maternal Grandsire: Quarter Moon Barney, 34 1/2", Black with Cross, NLP (Champion)
Birth Height: 23"
Foal Coat: Dark Gray-Dun

QM DOUBLE TROUBLE

DOB: 10-30-07

STATUS: $750

Double Trouble is a hoot and lives up to his name. Our farrier was here when he was 2 days old and we put him and his mom in with the rest of the mommas and babies. He left his mom and made the rounds introducing himself to all the jennets, foals, and our farriers too. He never meets a strangers. We seriously thought of keeping him and showing him as a gelding, but decided to cut down our show string. His sire is Quarter Moon Blockbuster, the 2006 ADMS Reserve National Champion, 2008 Houston Livestock Show Grand Champion, and 2008 Texas Shootout Grand Champion. His dam is Quarter Moon Marti who has produced many fine offspring for us. Trouble's conformation is very good. He has the kind of width we like to see in the chest and rear legs. He's very dark and flashy and will make a fine show gelding and driving donkey. We're sold on this boy. If you are looking for a boy to take into the show ring and do well with, here's your donkey. If you are looking for a boy to enjoy around the ranch, here's your donkey. Trouble will keep you laughing.

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Click Here to see Trouble's rear legs.

Sire: Quarter Moon Blockbuster, 31 1/4", Dark Brown (2006 ADMS Reserve National Champion)
Dam: Quarter Moon Marti, 32 3/4", Black/Brown
Paternal Grandsire: Quarter Moon Deacon, 32 1/2", Dark Brown (NMDA Champion Halter Jack)
Maternal Grandsire: Pygmy Acres Dino, 30 1/2", Brown
Birth Height: 23"
Foal Coat: Black/Brown (possibly Black with Cross)

Because friends of ours have decided they no longer have time to devote to breeding, they are offering their donkeys for sale. Should you have any questions about their donkeys, please contact Wayne or Jo Hobbs of Dawning Acres Ranch at 409-253-2204 or jowayranch1@camtel.net. You can find a very nice jack that is also being sold on the Jacks for Sale page and two jennets that are being sold on the Jennets for Sale page.
DISCLAIMER: Quarter Moon Ranch is acting as a referring agent only between buyer and seller, and does not warrant nor have any liability whatsoever in regard to this sale. Quarter Moon Ranch has used it's best efforts to represent the donkeys honestly, but is not responsible for any inaccurate information.

DAWNING ACRES THUNDER

DOB: 5-3-06

STATUS: $500

Thunder is a precious little boy. He leads easily and enjoys being around people...especially kids. He has the structure to pull a cart. Take him to parades and events and watch everyone love being around him. You will have lots of fun with this little boy.

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Click Here to see Thunder and his friend.

Sire: Quarter Moon Midnight Skye, 34" Black w/cross
Dam: Fall Creek Prissy, 31 1/4", Gray-dun
Height: 33"
Color: Dark Brown

2006 GELDINGS

QM FLASHDANCE

DOB: 6-30-06

STATUS: SOLD

The cross between QM Deacon and QM Emily has proven to be quite successful. It has produced Quarter Moon Flashback, 2005 ACOSA National Champion. It also has produced Quarter Moon Blockbuster, a rising star here at Quarter Moon Ranch and one of our junior herd sires. We gelded this boy only because we've had quite a few jacks recently. You will love his personality. If you are thinking about learning to drive a miniature donkey, Flash will make a terrific candidate and will look very flashy in harness. He's a dandy, has already been gelded, and is ready to take home and love.

Click Here to see Flashdance.
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Click Here to see Flashdance as a newborn with his mom My Emily.
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UPDATE: Flashdance has been purchased by Loras Ehlinger of Elgin, TX as a surprise for his wife. Thank you for purchasing this precious little boy.

Sire: Quarter Moon Deacon, 32 1/2", Dark Brown (NMDA Champion Halter Jack)
Dam: Quarter Moon My Emily, 33 1/4", Dark Brown/White Spotted
Paternal Grandsire: Quarter Moon Barney, 34 1/2", Black with Cross, NLP (Champion)
Maternal Grandsire: Hartman Donkeys Danny, 33 3/4", Brown/Gray/White Spotted
Maternal Great-Grandsire: Rainbow's Blizzard, 32", Gray/White Spotted
Birth Height: 22"
Foal Coat: Brown/Gray/White Spotted

QM MIDNIGHT BLUE	DOB: 6-2-06	STATUS: SOLD
Midnight Blue is the son of Quarter Moon Fistful of Dollars, 2003 NMDA National Champion owned by Cody Bartlett of C.B. Miniature Donkeys in Conroe, TX. Midnight Blue is also a half brother to Quarter Moon Bonnie Blue, NMDA National Reserve Junior Champion and 3 time NMDA Reserve Champion Jennet. He will probably mature between 33" and 34". This is a handsome little man and what a friendly disposition. You will love him. Click Here to see Midnight Blue. Click Here to see Midnight Blue and his mom Baby Blue. Click Here to see Blue's long, long ears. Click Here to see Blue's full sister QM Bonnie Blue, 2003 NMDA National Reserve Junior Champion.
Sire: Quarter Moon Fistful of Dollars, 32", Brown (2003 NMDA NATIONAL CHAMPION) Dam: CP's Baby Blue, 33", Black with Cross Paternal Grandsire: Circle C Red Tape, 33", Dark Sorrel (NMDA National Champion Sire, Sire of NMDA National Champions) Paternal Great-Grandsire: S.S. Red Lightening, 32", Dark Sorrel (Champion) Maternal Grandsire: Ebony, 33", Dark Brown Maternal Granddam: Boone's Little Blue Nose, 33", Gray-Dun Birth Height: 22 3/4" Foal Coat: Dark Brown

Updated: Tue Apr 17 07:50:00 2007 Quarter Moon Ranch Donkeys For Sale:

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