Mules and donkeys are wonderful animals. They are intelligent, strong and make marvelous equine companions. However, they are different enough from horses, that it is important to learn as much as you can about them before actually interacting with them. The mule is half horse and half donkey. Dame and sire each contribute to the overall character and physical attributes of the mule, so in order to feed, maintain and train your mule properly you must understand the donkey half of the mule as well as the horse half.

In this section, you’ll find general information to familiarize yourself with the differences among horses, mules and donkeys. The mule, primarily used in the past for packing and draft work, is now enjoying his status as a superior riding and driving animal. Old stereotypes about mules persist, due to impatient and demanding trainers, but when a mule is treated fairly, with kindness, respect and consideration, you’ll find no better riding and driving companion! Horses can be bullied into submission, but the mule and donkey cannot. They need patient, sequential and logical instruction to succeed, much as children need grade school, to help them become educated and well-behaved adults. This is why it is so important to educate yourself about donkeys and mules before obtaining one.

Subject:

A Novel Mule
Autographing Books
Belled Tail Significance
Blanket Necessary In Cold Weather?
Breeding/Training The Gaited Mule
Color Genetics
Color Genetics In Mules
Differences in Breeds?
Differences in Sex of Mules
Dispelling Old Mule Stereotypes
Donkey Aggressive When Being Haltered
Donkey Gelding Attacking Herd
Donkey Registry
Equine Program Clinic?
Full & Half Grade Draft Horse Registry Open
Funny Faces & Antics
Handicapped Rider Training?
How Much Weight On A Hinny?
How Much Weight?
How Tell Hinny From Mule?
Jerking Away Lead Rope
Limited Space
Loose Mare & Foal Need Help
Lucky Three Ranch Clinics
Lucky Three Ranch Visitors
Measuring For Athletic Potential
Methods Work With BLM Burro?
Molly Behavior During Heat Cycles
Mule Aggressive Towards Pets
Mule Bucking While In Lope
Mule Falls Over On Farrier
Mule Indifferent to Owner
Mule Research Inquiry
Mule/Donkey Vision
Mules Foaling
Mules in Timbuktu
Putting kids on Young Stallion's Back
Springtime Questions
Too Young For Herd?
Training Area Size?
Types Of Donkeys
Visit & Ride Lucky Three Mules?
What is a "Gaited" Mule?
When To Start Riding?
Where To Go From Here?
Who Can Ride Donkeys?
Who Pays Pre-Purchase Vet Bill?
Why Mules In Grand Canyon/Molokai Mule Rides?
Windy Valley Ranch Background