Okay, here's the story. I bought my first mule about three months ago. I looked around, and found a well broke molly who rides and drives, went out, tried...
... <snip> ... This seems to be a really really common theme on these longear lists. Why? So many people buy the perfect mule (especially their first mule)...
... _____ I went thru a similar thing with a cute little mule named Pete. First of all, if the sellers told you the mule was good, quiet, etc, yes, they lied....
Shawnee, what age was Pete when Loyd told you he was too old to reform? I'd like to file that info away--Loyd certainly ought to know. Thanks. Shari ... ...
Shawnee, what age was Pete when Loyd told you he was too old to reform? I'd like to file that info away--Loyd certainly ought to know. Thanks. Pete was about...
< If your mule was perfect when you tried her and bought her and now she's bad, one main thing has changed. The person handling her. I'm not saying you are...
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Judi Stern
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May 1, 2002 4:08 pm
Theresa, you have my sincere sympathy, I have been there. I have one like that, standing in a pen and no one can do anything with her, and I cannot sell her...
i agree w everything that has been suggested so far, except that the seller was a liar!! i don't know the man but, therese, i remember that you were very ...
... _______ Some that seem good, seem good because of "attitude enhancers", namely Ace, Bute, BeCalm, etc. Perhaps the mule was drugged. I swear the grey...
I've only been a mule owner for about two months here, but I've owned horses all my life. The one thing that I have noticed about my Sidney, is that he is...
... namely Ace, ... quarter ... cool & ... sign, ... like i said, i remember that therese seemed very happy with ruth and even drove her on a busy road within...
Sabine wrote: The trick with him is to make him want to do it. ... Kind of like that old horseman's adage "Throw your heart over the jump and your horse will...
oh Cause this bit has some bite.... because it is a square bit, looks like a regular snaffle but it is square... I am wondering if it is mean to use this type...
Wow, Therese sounds familiar. I am at my wits end with our "new" mule. I love her dearly but I think that she has a dual personality. She can be so sweet ...
THERESA, DO YOU KNOW A FELLOW IN EAST TEXAS BY THE NAME OF JOE PAUL FARMER, I THINK YOU SHOULD GIVE HIM A CALL ... ===== BRIAN L BLACKWELL,CBO,CEAP ...
Debbie, I have a bit similar to the one you describe. It is no more severe than a twisted wire snaffle. The severity of any bit is in the hands of the user. ...
< If your mule was perfect when you tried her and ... Hi all, I'm reading everyone's posts, and certainly considering what everyone has had to say, but I...
... Kimberly, I wish I had some suggestions for you--but your mule makes mine seem pretty tame! Mine is completely safe from the ground and in the pasture (so...
... First off, as I said--Ruth still drives okay (once you manage to get a cart and harness on her and behind her--she's really bad about that part and always...
... Sabine, You're right, I've had it--but I'm not angry so much as frustrated. If there's an end in sight as far as Ruth and I developing a relationship,...
... Thank you. That sums up my feelings exactly. Therese __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - your guide to health...
I don't know if this has been mentioned yet or not, but is there a chance that the saddle has made her sore, hence her unwillingness to work with you? I could...
... .____ If it were me, I'd sell her. Reasonable price (you might lose some $$), advertise as "needs work" or "experienced rider" or something, so a beginner...
I can understand someone not wanting to have a training session every day. It's not always fun. And if you don't want to do it and don't enjoy it, then don't...
Maybe this mule is oversensitive to "hot" or new feed. Try just grass hay. Or just needs a lot of time to settle in. I thought my last new mule was impossibly...
... every day. ... what I can to help solve their problems. I do like training. Maybe if I had a dead broke mule or horse I'd realize what I've been missing...
... Shawnee, Thank you for writing this. I've been beating myself up over this situation, and feeling like a failure for awhile now, but you're right. I also...
