“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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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.
Latest Podcast

MULE TALK! PODCAST: Breeding for Quality Mules Part 1
Breeding for Quality Mules Part 1 –
Meredith shares her expertise in breeding jacks to horse mares and jennets, selecting the premiere jack for your mule foal, selecting good quality mares for producing excellent mule babies, what to expect, how it all comes together.
Learn more on Mule Talk podcast.
All Posts

MULE TALK! PODCAST: Breeding for Quality Mules Part 1

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Jacks

MULE CROSSING: Choosing the Right Jack

What’s New with Roll? In the Park

MULE CROSSING: Donkeys As Livestock Guardians

MULE CROSSING: Turns On the Forehand and Haunches

MULE CROSSING: Mule & Donkey Movies & TV Shows
- Does the Lucky Three Ranch participate in filming? Since my parents gave me a Brownie camera when I was five years old, I have been fascinated with taking pictures. They also gave me a diary after I learned to write. When I got older and began my interaction and training with mules in 1973, I always documented those interactions with my mules and donkeys in pursuit of learning the best way to manage and train them. I wanted to give them the best opportunity to exceed ...

MULE CROSSING: Leverage Versus Abuse

MULE TALK! PODCAST: Donkeys As Livestock Guardians
- How to Manage Jacks
- How to Work With Your Donkeys and Mules to Establish Boundaries
- Donkeys Don't Necessarily Make Good Pets
- How to Protect Yourself from Aggressive Donkey Behavior
- Never Turn Your Back on Your Jack or Jenny Donks with Babies
- Using Herd Dogs to Protect Your Herd and more!!!

MULE CROSSING: Donkeys: The “Sinking” Reflex

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 1

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 2

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 3

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 4
Breeding

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Jacks

MULE CROSSING: Breeding Quality Mules

MULE CROSSING: The Mule Foal

MULE CROSSING: Stubborn As A Mule
Donkey Training

MULE CROSSING: Donkeys As Livestock Guardians

MULE CROSSING: Donkeys: The “Sinking” Reflex

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 1

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 2

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 3

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 4

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 5

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 6

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 7

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 8

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 9

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part I0

Another Augie and Spuds Adventure: A Visit To Asspen 7-4-21

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Talk

CHASITY’S CHALLENGES: Maintaining a Happy Donkey: 3-2-21
Farewells

Melinda’s Masterpiece “Lindy”

Goodbye to Lucky Three Sundowner

Eulogy to Von Twitchell

Goodbye to Little Jack Horner

Sad Loss for Longears Industry: Goodbye to Crystal Ward

Goodbye to Homer

Goodbye to Buddie Stockwell

Rest in Peace, Besty Hutchins
General Interest

MULE CROSSING: Mule & Donkey Movies & TV Shows
- Does the Lucky Three Ranch participate in filming? Since my parents gave me a Brownie camera when I was five years old, I have been fascinated with taking pictures. They also gave me a diary after I learned to write. When I got older and began my interaction and training with mules in 1973, I always documented those interactions with my mules and donkeys in pursuit of learning the best way to manage and train them. I wanted to give them the best opportunity to exceed ...

MULE CROSSING: Why Mules Are Exceptional

MULE CROSSING: Benefit of Organizational Skills

MULE CROSSING: Hoof Differences in Horses, Donkeys and Mules

MULE CROSSING: In Appreciation of Mules

Prey or Predators?

What About Muzzles?

Horse Tales for the Funny Bone

Modern Day Mule Train

Romulus and Remus, A Big Pair of Asses…
Hearts & Horses

Hearts & Horses Virtual Tour

Raising the Barn

A Sad Goodbye to Our Friend Cliff

Congratulations to Cliff and Bud!
Historical

MULE CROSSING: From Mules to Riches

MULE CROSSING: Suitability of Donkeys and Mules For Children

MULE CROSSING: Mules Accepted by U.S.E.F. in Dressage!

MULE CROSSING: Contemporary Mules

MULE CROSSING: Celebrating the Pioneer Spirit of the American Mule

MULE CROSSING: Reflecting On Longears

MULE CROSSING: In Celebration of Mule History

From the SWISS BULLETIN: Project Mule Museum in Törbel

From the SWISS BULLETIN: Evidence of mules in ancient times, Part 2

From the SWISS BULLETIN: Evidence of mules in ancient times, Part 1

From the SWISS BULLETIN: The Mule Media Archive

From the SWISS BULLETIN: The Two Mules

From the SWISS BULLETIN: The Mule as a Workhorse in Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages

From the SWISS BULLETIN: Opening of the Swiss National Museum in 1898

From the SWISS BULLETIN: The last packer of Zermatt Belvedere
Interviews

Meredith on Modern Farmer

Meredith on “All About Horses”

The Mule Whisperer
Jasper

Jasper: A Christmas Caper on Rural TV

Jasper: A Turkey Tale on Rural TV

Jasper Wins Telly Awards!
Longears People News

Dressage Mule Slate Helps Spread Awareness of Working Equines

Laura Hermanson & “Behold the Desert” to Compete in USDF Finals

Buckeye the Mule!

Flash of Wisdom: Rachel Anne Ridge

Steve Edwards on Insurance for the Livestock and Equine Owner

Help a Mule Make it to the US Dressage Final

Happy Hinnies!

One Size Fits All? Not for Equines

Extreme Cowboy Race Washington

Mule Mama Update

Mule Are Good Mothers, Too!
Longears Videos

Longears Music Videos: Little Big Shots: LTR Miniatures

Longears Music Videos: Lady Mule Riders

Longears Music Videos: Jasper Takes Bishop

Longears Music Videos: Learner’s Permit: Miniature Donkeys Augie and Spuds
Lucky Three Ranch

Another Augie and Spuds Adventure: A Visit To Asspen 7-4-21

MULE CROSSING: Little Jack Horner

Another Augie and Spuds Adventure: A Spooky Adventure at Lucky Three Ranch 10-25-21

Another Augie and Spuds Adventure: SnowPlay 01-14-22

Equines of a Certain Age

35 Years of Lucky Three Ranch

Lucky Three Ranch From Above

Lucky Three Ranch Profile: Teaser Stallion Kip Dee Beau

Cyclone’s Sarcoid Surgery

Going for Gold

Little Jack Horner and “Caramelo” Critique
Military Mules

“Sir, Reporting to the Mule in the Red Sash!”

Mules at West Point
Mule Talk! Podcasts

MULE TALK! PODCAST: Breeding for Quality Mules Part 1

MULE TALK! PODCAST: Donkeys As Livestock Guardians

MULE TALK! PODCAST: Mule & Donkey Movies & TV Shows Part 2

MULE TALK! PODCAST: Mule & Donkey Movies & TV Shows

MULE TALK! PODCAST: On the Trail with Mules
Pack Burro Racing

An Ode to Days Past, Colorado Burro Racing in Full Swing

Hal Walter: Pack Burro Racer, Father and Author
Showing

MULE CROSSING: Surge of Mule Shows

MULE CROSSING: Driving Activities

MULE CROSSING: Showing in Harness

MULE CROSSING: Jumping Mules

MULE CROSSING: Racing Mules
Statues & Exhibits

Dreaming of Friends

John Henry: Rocking Mule
Training

MULE CROSSING: Donkey Jacks

MULE CROSSING: Choosing the Right Jack

MULE CROSSING: Donkeys As Livestock Guardians

MULE CROSSING: Turns On the Forehand and Haunches

MULE CROSSING: Mule & Donkey Movies & TV Shows

MULE CROSSING: Leverage Versus Abuse
Training Tips

LTR Training Tip #23: Halter Types

LTR Training Tip #22: Gate Training

LTR Training Tip #21: Assessing Your Equine
