“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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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.
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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Riding Side Saddle (Aside)
- Belle Star rode side saddle!
- How to achieve position and security when riding in a side saddle.
- Learn the three types of side saddles and what they offer.
- Learn the proper attire when riding aside.
- Men do ride Side Saddle!
- Shows/classes that offer side saddle.
- Proper bits to use when showing in side saddle.
- Care and reconditioning of side saddles.
- There are Side Saddle organizations!
Learn more on Mule Talk podcast.
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WRANGLER’S DONKEY DIARY: Wrangler’s First Ride: 9-15-20
MULE TALK! PODCAST: Riding Side Saddle (Aside)
- Belle Star rode side saddle!
- How to achieve position and security when riding in a side saddle.
- Learn the three types of side saddles and what they offer.
- Learn the proper attire when riding aside.
- Men do ride Side Saddle!
- Shows/classes that offer side saddle.
- Proper bits to use when showing in side saddle.
- Care and reconditioning of side saddles.
- There are Side Saddle organizations!
MULE CROSSING: Riding Side Saddle (Aside)
MULE CROSSING: The Equine in Motion
WRANGLER’S DONKEY DIARY: Wrangler’s Runaway: 9-1-20
Melinda’s Masterpiece “Lindy”
MULE CROSSING: Leverage Versus Abuse
MULE CROSSING: Suitability of Donkeys and Mules For Children
WRANGLER’S DONKEY DIARY: MORE LUNGING & GROUND DRIVING: 8-4-20
MULE TALK! PODCAST: Driving with Mules & Donkeys
- 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!
MULE CROSSING: Driving Activities
Breeding
MULE CROSSING: Donkey Jacks
MULE CROSSING: The Mule Foal
MULE CROSSING: Stubborn As A Mule
Donkey Training
MULE CROSSING: Breeding Quality Mules
MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 8
MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 7
MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 6
MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 5
MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 4
MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 3
MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 2
MULE CROSSING: Donkey Training, Part 1
MULE CROSSING: Donkeys: The “Sinking” Reflex
CHASITY’S CHALLENGES: Maintaining a Happy Donkey: 3-2-20
MULE CROSSING: Donkey Talk
Farewells
Eulogy to Von Twitchell
Goodbye to Lucky Three Sundowner
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
Melinda’s Masterpiece “Lindy”
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 ...