I am new to riding and fairly new to mules. We purchased a mule in April and he is 8 and a really nice boy. My husband has ridden him but I havent as I just...
Lennis, when we were first thinking of getting mules, a local man with a lifetime of experience with mules told me that, as a new rider, I should look for a...
I am a green rider also. A couple of years ago when I was thinking of buying an equine, a friend said, "What you need is a 20 year old mule." They are not...
lennis -- a few years back, i was new to mules, but had been riding as a teen. 30some years later i had a young, green mule who was going to be my trail buddy....
HI Lennis, Train yourself first. Lots and lots and lots of lessons on a experienced schooling horse. Then when you feel confident buy yourself an older, in...
... Maybe down the road you might want another younger one but not until you have 100's and 100's of hours riding. > Sandy and Boston sandy -- i happen to...
=== Would I be better off to start learning on an experience mule? === Lennis, some of these so called trainers can ruin a critter. You're inexperienced and...
Excellent point. If you are a green rider stay away from the hotdogers. Naomi ... From: sabine [mailto:calkinsart@...] Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003...
I am one who is taking lessons and training my mule at the same time. We got junior about a year ago at 12 years old. he is a belgian draft mule. VERY LARGE!...
The following news release was issued by Xanterra Parks & Resorts Tuesday, September 16, 2003. For National Park Service/Grand Canyon National Park questions...
I have listed Stretch for sale, some of you may have already seen the ad. I have decided that if by chance the right person came along that could take this...
Any good tips on breaking mules from being herdbound? I have a great 13 yo molly I bought in March who is herdbound to our other mule and horse. She will not...
Hello hello! My name's Shelley. I live in Southeastern Ohio and have a farm of 58 acres. My husband and I have a 9 year old Rocky Mountain gelding named "Bo",...
It was with great sadness that the visit with Marty and Cherie came to an end today. The trip from Nashville was more eventful than they had planned and their...
Since I have taken off riding on my own the past couple weeks I have been doing just fine except for one problem. Really pretty minor since junior only does it...
About the rear cinch. I think it sould fit snug. It will help hold the saddle in the proper position and help prevent it from moving too far forward. Patsy ...
Dan <onealc@...> wrote: "Anyway when we ride out away from the barn he is very difficult to get into a trot and he keeps his head and his body turned...
... if it's just for trail riding. Mostly those that work cattle use them. ... forward... alot of people around here use a crupper ( it is a loop, usually...
... <bucknshelley@y...> wrote: Mine plow reins too. And neck reins. He was trained years ago to ride pack and work in harness so I am not about to mess him up...
good questions. Lauren gave some excellent comments. A rear cinch fits when you can insert two fingers stacked between the girth and the tummy. Yes, you'll...
Dan Another thought on the barn sour issue is to lead your mule some away from the barn and down the road before mounting. On your way home, and sometimes ...
As I previously said I'm very new to equines, and don't own a mule. Yet. :o) But I am doing lots of reading, and since you like gentle techniques, Dan, I...
Thanks for reminding me that I ordered this book about 8 months ago. I like most everything I have read. There is plenty of useful information and the price is...
Tamara, I'm on the Mark Rashid yahoo list and have gained some really valuable insight from the other members. They are at least three mule people on the...
... insight from the other members. They are at least three mule people on the list. The name of the yahoo list is studentsofmarkrashid. Join us. ... ...
Hello, I would like advice on what changes, if any, I should make in feeding when preparing my mule for a weekend of trail riding. She is ridden several times...
