I have had a yearling mule, previously unhandled, for about 5 months now and the thought of trailer loading was worrisome, since she has been SO spooky and...
Hi again. My yearling mule filly will be 2 the end of November. She is out of a QH mare- who is about 15-1 and very stout. Her sire is the typical sized...
... 14.1 at age 2 - she could grow up to another hand. But how's she built otherwise? Leg size? Back length? It isn't height that makes a mule able to...
LaWanda, Height is often a gamble with mules but she shouldn't be too small for you to ride. You can expect her to grow and fill out until about age 5 and...
I forgot to add that the measurement in inches from center of the soft area in the front knee to hoofline is changed to hands, 15 inches is 15 hands, 15 and a...
Narf's Dam was a welsh pony 12.3hands don't know about the sire, but Narf is almost 13hands at a 1 1/2 old sure hoping he gets to at least 14 hands. Shelly...
LaWanda if your jenny is coming 2 she has a couple years of grow time left at least! You will find the word "slow" comes up a lot with mules, and growth is no...
Thanks Lee, it was truly a great adventure and I still cannot believe that Cotton is here in my barn. I look forward to many wonderful adventures with her! ...
Yes Pete, Curt jokingly called it the "Ass Across America" trip. Poor guy, he was the only male involved in the whole trip, with the exception of Sal's dog...
I think you are gonna be a good mule owner. Show her it will not hurt her, move slowly, and gain her trust, just like you exhibited here. Soon they learn...
I also use soft synthetic braided closed reins that I get out of an endurance riding catalog. As Martha says, the snaps would break easily in an emergency. ...
I have thought about tying her to the trailer. She does understand the go forwad cue as she was taught that last winter. But on a lead rope it did not work...
I think it would fit a mule, and the browband comes right off. I bought a green one that interchanges with the brown and it is biothane. I like the Imus...
Lawanda, here is my opinion and then I have to go to work....My General Jack all of his off springs was almost as tall as they would get at 3... and always 2"...
Another way to measure finished height that I saw on an RFDTV show is to take a string/rope etc and hold the bottom end at the ergot, bring the string up to...
Well... she has long legs and a short sturdy back. She is only wearing a size 64 blanket now. She has a more slender build than compared to my draft cross...
Thanks for the info, Cathy ! That makes sense to me- I will try that. I have just started ground driving with her and was planning on that for at least a...
Thanks, Lee. As my saddle mule is 15-1 1/2 and very "drafty" I find that he takes much more effort to ride and is a much longer way down than my 14-2 Arab so...
I named her Annie Oakley. I bought her at an auction so I'm not sure what her age is, but am guessing around 4. They said she had packed some, but that was...
I named her Annie Oakley. I bought her at an auction so I'm not sure what her age is, but am guessing around 4. They said she had packed some, but that was...
OK, so do the tie her up and do the left side all talking and nicey nicey in your happiest voice using her name repetitively and slowly move to the right while...
The few donkeys I have been around have been splendid and made me have severe donkey want! Edie on this list has a one in a million that many of us can brag...
Yep- sounds good to me too! I also use a mounting block and am teaching the new boy to stand there for me. Rock, whatever, he will learn in time. Lee ... ...
If you have a place to set the trailer and feed her in it, that is great! Be sure to block the tires very well and have it solid, especially at front so it...
Thanks for the advice. It is a bit discouraging since horses respond so much quicker than she is. I'll have to keep in mind that she will take longer. I had...
If you use this feed, take heed. Check the bags and if you have a problem call your Nutrena rep so they know . This mule survived, and these folks are...
I am sure she will. The old saying- when you think you are going slow......slow up. It is true. Your time, and kind gentle care with the training of...
We have longeared winners with a score of 9.77 for September!! Everyone keep your cameras handy and send in those special pics, and thank you for voting when...
