“The passion that Meredith Hodges feels for the equines that she has fought for all her adult life is still as fresh, inspiring and infectious as it was when she first discovered the world of horses, donkeys and mules. She has never wavered in her devotion to them and in her mission to carve a lasting and honored place for them in our world. They are lucky to have her as their champion, but Meredith actually sees it a bit differently. She feels honored and privileged to be a part of their world.”
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Merry Christmas From Lucky Three Ranch!
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ALL OF US AT THE LUCKY THREE RANCH TO ALL OF OUR FAMILY, FRIENDS & FANS.
Click here https://youtu.be/9rGWCwvw2bs for a special video gift for you. Wishing you all the best now and in the years to come!
Meredith Hodges Interview for the 2024 Hearts and Horses Gala Part 1
Part one of Meredith Hodge’s interview for the Hearts and Horses 2024 Gala. Lucky Three Ranch was a presenting sponsor for the Gala. Meredith talks about the importance of being of service.
Meredith Hodges Interview for the 2024 Hearts and Horses Gala Part 2
Part two of Meredith Hodge’s interview for the Hearts and Horses 2024 Gala. Meredith thanks those who join in supporting Hearts and Horses and talks about the importance of developing the positive in people.
Ground Breaking - Raising the Barn
Hearts and Horses broke ground on a new arena where they will continue to change lives through therapeutic riding. The new arena will be called Lucky Hearts, as much of the funding for the arena was given by Lucky Three Ranch.
Hearts & Horses Virtual Tour
Haven’t made it out to the Hearts & Horses ranch yet? Here’s your chance, thanks to our brand new virtual tour! Discover all of the state-of-the-art facilities designed to heal minds, bodies, and spirits at our 23-acre ranch in Loveland, Colorado.
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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Hauling Mules Long Distances
Hauling Mules Long Distances with Meredith Hodges – Lucky Three Ranch – Loveland, CO, shares with us how to prepare to haul your mules and donkeys on a long trip to a show or event, and how to travel safely out of state. Learn about:
• Requirements for hauling out-of-state
• Truck and trailer checklist
• Avoiding stops in the city
• Having planned stops
• Hay, water, and feed preparation
• How to position your stock inside the trailer
• Wrapping legs for protection and more!
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MULE TALK! PODCAST: My Favorite Christmas Tradition
My Favorite Christmas Tradition -
- Memories of Grandma baking for days on end.
- Listening to Christmas carols in the evening and hearing stories passed on about our elders' Christmas past.
- Mother played Christmas songs on the piano as we sang along.
- We opened presents on Christmas eve and Christmas day.
- The mules participated in Christmas parades enjoy playing in the snow.
- The Lucky Three Ranch is decorated with lights every year, that can be seen from the road, where neighbors drive slowly to enjoy the view.
- Celebrating the birth ...
CHASITY’S CHALLENGES: Hot to Trot: 6-30-20
It was a rainy day, so I decided to have Chasity and Wrangler’s workout take place in the indoor arena Round Pen. I had not planned to film this workout, but since the Round Pen was a lot further from the Tack Barn than my outdoor Round Pen, I decided to take my chances and try to lead Chasity and Wrangler together! I thought that would be film-worthy for sure. Those of you that have tried to lead ONE donkey around puddles in the road and other such “scary things” know that you ...
CHASITY’S CHALLENGES: Learning to Submit to the “Elbow Pull”: 6-23-20
Chasity has made marked improvement in the past two weeks with her work in the Round Pen with Wrangler. They really enjoy working together and always give me their very best effort! Their bodies are really improving with the work even though their lessons are only once a week! Chasity’s infection is completely gone, her Lordosis (sway back) is no longer there and the fat on her neck crest has shrunk significantly. It will still take a very long time to get it down to where it should be. There is simply no quick ...
LTR Training Tip #10: Clutter-Free Stalls
Meredith gets a lot of letters and emails from people with training questions about their equines. Here, she discusses the importance of keeping clutter-free stalls ...
MULE TALK! PODCAST: Christmas Fun With Your Equine
Christmas Fun With Your Equine -
- Listen to creative ways to enjoy your mule in the winter months.
- Caring properly for your mules in the wintertime.
- How to know if your mule needs a winter blanket. Healthy hair coats do not require a blanket.
- Proper shoes for riding in the snow.
- Winter clinics and activities for you and your mule.
- Dressing up for Christmas parades.
- Giving animals as gifts is generally not a good idea.
- Merry Christmas to all our listeners!
CHASITY’S CHALLENGES: Lunging Together: 6-10-20
Chasity had no way of knowing that she was about to graduate from the Hourglass Pattern to the Round Pen today, nor did she really care! She knows that every experience with me is happy and rewarding! So, she was waiting patiently at the stall door for me to come get her after I had already gotten Wrangler, her beau, from his stall! She put on her “happy face” and proceeded to the Tack Barn with a spring in her step!!! She was particularly happy to see Wrangler standing at the ...
MULE TALK! PODCAST: Estate and Trust Planning
Estate and Trust Planning -
- Establish a plan that ensures the proper care of your animals should you pass on before they do.
- Check out the laws in your state so that your plan can be carried out.
- Have a conversation with friends, family, and/or business associates who qualify and are willing to take on the responsibility of your last wishes.
- Set aside the funds for your animals' future and the caretakers as well in a trust fund.
- Keep your records organized; regarding the care, feeding, and vet records, ...
MULE CROSSING: Christmas Fun with Your Equine!
By Meredith Hodges The cold winter months bring on the enthusiasm for Christmas and all that it brings. Those of us who have equines will often revisit the warmth and affection that we experience with our animals. When we think about gift for our friends and family, we might even consider getting them a dog, cat, horse, pony or even a Longears. When we have these thoughts, we often disregard the actual maintenance and responsibilities that go along with our beloved animals. Will the recipient have a place to house ...
CHASITY’S CHALLENGES: Perfecting the Moves: 6-2-20
Chasity fully enjoys her lessons these days and waits anxiously at the stall door! She knows when I count my blessings, I count my mules (and donkeys!) TWICE! Chasity has been working in the Hourglass Pattern and through obstacles for two months now. Her posture and core strength continue to improve with her weekly lessons. Now it is time to perfect each movement and make sure they are done correctly and in complete balance. In addition to her weekly stretching exercises, we do abdominal flexion exercises with Chasity every day at ...
MULE TALK! PODCAST: The Ins and Outs of Leg Supports
The Ins and Outs of Leg Supports - There are many equine-related products on the market today. Learn about:
- Splint boots and leg wraps.
- Shipping boots.
- Bell boots.
- Fleece-covered shipping boots.
- Polo wraps.
- Substituting boots for shoes?
- Using full leg covering for shipping.
CHASITY’S CHALLENGES: Chasity Meets the Monster Vac: 6-2-20
6-2-20 Chasity is now regularly coming to her stall door and is always anxious to see what the next challenge will be. The one thing she HAS learned is that she will never be hurt by anyone here. Cleaning her ears was a necessary evil at first, but she now enjoys the gentle cleaning as I wipe the rag with the grain of the hair to get the dirt from her ears. And she loves having clean ears! We are ALWAYS consistent and stay with the routine about everything we do with all of ...
LTR Training Tip #8: Hay and Salt Lick
Meredith gets a lot of letters and emails from people with training questions about their equines. Here, she talks about how to incorporate hay and the salt lick into your equine's feeding regimen ...
MULE TALK! PODCAST: Turning Fear Into Curiosity
Turning Fear Into Curiosity -
- Leading training on the obstacle course is your equine's initial exposure to real fear.
- Use the "O.A.T.S." approach to your training.
- Observe - Approach - Touch - Sigh.
- Allow your equine time to think and process the information in order to move forward in his training.
- Your equine will learn to be attentive, patient, and confident about moving through various obstacles, such as: ground poles, tires, the bridge, stopping at a mailbox, walking through a tractor tire, and backing through straight and parallel poles. ...
MULE CROSSING: Differences Among Horses, Mules and Donkeys
By Meredith Hodges After discussing this with my veterinarian, Greg Farrand from Fort Collins, Colorado, we both agree that since horses, mules and donkeys are all equines, it would be difficult to make any distinction among these three types of animals with regard to their vital signs: pulse respiration and temperature. They would all fall within the designated ranges below that are excerpted from my book, “A Guide to Raising & Showing Equines." The only real differences would be with regard to each individual equine and not among groups of ...
CHASITY’S CHALLENGES: Chasity’s Farrier Visit: 5-22-20
5-22-20 When Chasity first arrived, her hooves were inordinately long in front with Borium shoes and her back feet were worn unevenly and at the wrong angles. Because her body was in such bad posture and her hooves so out of balance, we knew it would take quite a while and lots of frequent trims to get her hooves balanced and aligned properly. This would have to be done in conjunction with getting her body into good posture with the core strength to support that good equine posture. This would be Chasity’s challenges! Chasity ...
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