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I grew up in Fairplay, Colorado.  Burro days were a big event.  The runners would often treat their asses to a night in the local bar.  Literally.  The animals (four legged and two) would eat, drink and sleep in the town bars.  Good time had by all!

 

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> On Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:08:32 -0800, "Karla Watson"
> wrote:
>
> >Is the "Ass" a mule or a donkey? That would certainly change things! Do they
> ride it or just lead it the whole way?
> >-------Karla Watson/owner of 3 miniature donkeys ;-)
> > "In the mountain town of Leadville (I believe it is Leadville) they have an
> annual race called "Last ass over the pass". It is a half marathon that runners
> run with a four legged ass. It was started as a loose re-enactment of the old
> gold miners racing to town with their gold and their mules."
>
> They run and lead the animal, which carries a 33-pound pack. Riding is not
> allowed. They not only have one in Leadville, but in Cripple Creek and other
> mountain towns. Check here:
>
> http://www.adventurespor tsmagazine.com/features/ass_over_pass.html or
>
> http://tinyurl.com/aa872
>
> --
>
> Joe Long
> jlong@xxxxxxxx
> http://www.rnbw.com
>
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