There are some moments that you just don't want to forget and there are some donkeys that you could just never part with. This picture of Becca teaching her niece Andra about riding is one of those moments and this 11 year donkey, Alma, is certainly one those donkeys.

Becca was only 5 1/2 years old when Alma was purchased for Becca to ride. After many hours under saddle, many parades and shows across the United States, Alma is a donkey that has been there and done that. Alma is truly a babysitter.

Becca decided a few months ago to move onto riding Patty, a donkey with a bit more spunk and Alma has now become Dozers' trusted mount. Alma and Dozer will surely make a great team until Dozer has decided it is time to move onto another mount. But Alma's career won't end then.

Although Andra is not quite ready for a donkey of her own...when the time is right and when she is ready, Alma will be right here to be Andra's babysitter, teacher and trusted friend.

Alma was truly a one-of-a-kind donkey.

Becca Showing Alma in the Pleasure Riding class at the Oct. 2009.

They walked away with a Blue Ribbon!