“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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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Driving with Mules & Donkeys
Learn how to properly train your mule or donkey for driving a cart/wagon
- Selecting the right harness for your driving activity
- Ground driving and what it means to your animal
- Be patient during the training process
- How to build confidence in your animal to drive safely
- Not all animals make good driving companions
- Select a good-minded driving animal
- Driving is enjoyable from children to the eldest grandmother
- Working on verbal commands and more!
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Insect Control
(Page 76) Here is some information about insect control that you might find helpful! We worm our equines in January, March, May, July and September with Farnam Ivermectin and then break the cycle with Strongid in November to prevent internal worms and parasites. This insures that your animals are safe despite what your neighbors may be doing with their livestock. Fields and pastures should be harrowed in the spring and fall, and between hay cuttings. Keep all tack and equipment clean so it does not attract flies to your tack ...
MULE CROSSING: Why Mules Are Exceptional
By Meredith Hodges Across the United States and around the world, as mules are given more and more opportunities to perform in many diverse situations, they are exhibiting their exceptional beauty, athletic ability, endurance and intelligence. There are definite physical and psychological reasons for these outstanding abilities. It has been proven that the mule not only inherits the mare’s beauty, but is also more athletic than the mare out of which he came. The mule is an exceptional hybrid not only because he inherits these qualities from his dam, the ...
Trimming Donkeys
(Pg. 219, 6-5-15) TRIMMING DONKEYS can sometimes be a real challenge! The way that donkeys are fed makes an impact on their hoof health. Remember that they are desert animals and will not do well on rich feed. Hay alone will not provide complete nutrition, so I do give them a measured mix of crimped oats (no more than two cups once a day) mixed with the correct amount for their weight of Sho Glo vitamins for balanced nutrition, and Mazola corn oil for their coats, hoof health and digestive ...
LTR Training Tip #13: Desensitization
Meredith discusses how to desensitization works in your training with your mule ...
MULE TALK! PODCAST: Building the Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center
— Building the Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center In this episode, learn about:
- Meredith’s History with Hearts and Horses
- Keeping Christmas going all year for morale
- Building the new Working Arena
- New programs for Disabled, Veterans, Autism, Seniors, Children’s Programs
- Donated Mules for the Programs
- Donkeys Work in the Program
- Efficient Use of Donations
- Inspire Donations through Practical and Efficient Use
MULE TALK! PODCAST: Why Mules are Exceptional
Why Mules are Exceptional - Across the United States and around the world, as mules are given more and more opportunities to perform in many diverse situations, they are exhibiting their exceptional beauty, athletic ability, endurance and intelligence. There are definite physical and psychological reasons for these outstanding abilities. It has been proven that the mule not only inherits the mare’s beauty, but is also more athletic than the mare out of which he came. The mule is an exceptional hybrid not only because he inherits these qualities from his ...
MULE TALK! PODCAST: The Risk of Neglecting Good Posture
The Risk of Neglecting Good Posture —
- We don’t usually pay close enough attention to our Good Posture and often take it for granted.
- Important for both two-legged humans and four-legged equines.
- We get used to working in Comfortable Environments and don’t realize the importance of how we are traveling until we are challenged with different situations.
- When we are in Good Posture and pay attention to it throughout all that we do, our daily tasks become Beneficial Postural Exercises.
- Core Elements are strengthened in an Ideal Balance and ...
MULE TALK! PODCAST: Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz, N.I.
Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz, N.I. -
- Neonatal Isoerythrolysis (N.I.) A life-threatening condition that is more common in mule foals.
- Learn how to prevent it.
- Clinical signs recognized in the first few days of the foal's life and perhaps up to 12 days of age include: a) Weakness and lethargy, b) Decrease in suckling the mare c) Rapid breathing, d) Pale or yellow discoloration of the mucous membranes. e) Red color to the urine f) In severe cases collapse and death can occur.
- 1 in 10 mule foals is at risk ...
Lunging Over Ground Rails
Get the motor runnin'! Leading, Lunging, Ground Driving and Riding over ground rails can enhance your equine's ability to move forward with impulsion, regular rhythm, cadence and appropriate suspension. These types of exercises will help him to navigate all equine activities effortlessly and enhance good equine postural balance. Disengaging the hindquarters is a grave mistake. As an analogy, think of the hind quarters as the "motor" of a boat. When not engaged, the boat’s prow is deep in the water and becomes hard to steer and control. However, when the ...
Redeeming Qualities of the Mule
(Pg. 353, 6-14-14). Loving LONGEARS is all about loving equines! It just wouldn't be right to love mules and hinnies without loving the donkeys and horses that brought them into this world. What equine wins any contest is not as important as the relationship you can have with them due to the wonderful gifts that are given to the offspring by each parent. The horse contributes its beauty, size, athleticism and energy. The donkey contributes his affection, intelligence, patience, endurance, resistance to disease, toughness and sense of self-preservation. Both inherit ...
Pulling a Light Weight Drag
Pulling a lightweight drag such as a tire, a log, or rails through the shafts is an important stage in your equine's driving training before actually hitching to a vehicle. Regardless of size, before working as a team, work each animal separately for individual body development. Begin by training in the round pen with each individual and if there is no conflict, his teammate can be present. They each must learn to pull evenly and develop muscles symmetrically with impulsion always coming from the hindquarters. Using the "Elbow Pull" will ...
MULE CROSSING: Establishing Management Practices for N.I. (Neonatal Isoerythrolisis)
By Meredith Hodges Establish a regular routine for feeding and management to avoid stressing pregnant mares and equines in general. Make your routine predictable. Mules are cheaper to keep than horses. They are more durable animals and are more resistant to parasites and disease. They require less feed and lower protein to maintain good health. They are intelligent in potentially dangerous situations and will avoid harm to themselves. They require less hoof care than horses in many instances. Under reasonable conditions, trims are sufficient. Shoes are not necessarily needed. But ...
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