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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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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Jasper The Mule

Jasper The Mule –

  • How Jasper the mule was created and his purpose.
  • Educating children about working with animals.
  • Jasper books that are appropriate for children of all ages.
  • Learn about Jasper going to Bishop Mule Days.
  • Jasper the mule on tour and more!

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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Donkey Training, Part 3

Donkey Training, Part 3 –
  • When your donkey is doing well with the trot, time to learn to canter.
  • Use verbal commands with your donkey.
  • Training your donkey to move laterally.
  • Using the hourglass pattern in your training to improve posture and overall balance.
  • Using your elbow pull as a training aid.
  • Training your donkey at Cavalletti.
  • Training your donkey for jumping. And more!

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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Donkey Training, Part 2

Donkey Training, Part 2 –
  • Repeat the previous lesson – BUT DO NOT DRILL YOUR DONKEY.
  • Training your donkey to trot with a rider.
  • Execute pattern training with your donkey to strengthen his body.
  • Your assistant will only help you when needed while training your donkey.
  • Training turns on the forehand with your donkey.
  • Going straight on the rail.
  • Be patient and understanding – your donkey will give what he is able to do.
  • Training turn on the haunches with your donkey – and more!

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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Donkey Training, Part 1

Donkey Training, Part 1 –

  • Begin with imprinting the foal.
  • Introducing the halter to your young donkey.
  • Leading your donkey.
  • Never be in a hurry when training your donkey.
  • Lead your donkey around your workstation.
  • Begin training in round pen.
  • Using the lunge line in your training session.
  • Do not drill your donkey OR mule.
  • Line driving your donkey and more!

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MULE TALK! PODCAST: What Are Mules Good For Besides Packing and Farming?

What Are Mules Good For Besides Packing and Farming? –

  • Mules have versatility to do many different things.
  • Packers use mules in the mountains.
  • Hunters in heavy snow – praise the value of their mules.
  • After the industrial revolution, mules are used for carrying supplies into remote areas.
  • Hurricane Helene victims are being assisted by pack mules and their handlers bringing essential provisions to their families.
  • The Mountain Mule Packer Ranch partnered with the Cajun Navy (civilian volunteers) to deliver insulin to a family.
  • Learn how mules are doing their part in helping people during this disastrous situation in North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene.

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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Multiple Facets of Longears Hybrid Vigor

Multiple Facets of Longears Hybrid Vigor –
  • What are mules and hinnies?
  • What are the physical characteristics of the Ass?
  • What are the mental characteristics of the Ass?
  • What kind of hybrid equines are there?
  • Listen to the many Horse, Mule, and Donkey Hybrids.
  • Mules are good mothers too!
  • Amazing documented findings of mules giving birth!
  • What to look for in a gaited jack.

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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Keys to Successful Training Part 2

Keys to Successful Training Part 2 –
  • Establishing a bond.
  • Feeding.
  • Consideration
  • Structured exercises.
  • Body language and verbal communication.
  • Benefits of group lessons.
  • Take lessons periodically to stay on track to improve your own skills.
  • Lists of trainers and instructors can be obtained from the United States Equestrian Federation and the American Donkey & Mule Society.

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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Keys to Successful Training Part 1

Keys to Successful Training Part 1 –

  • The Work Station
  • Tack and Equipment
  • In the Round Pen
  • Be aware of how your own body language and verbal commands elicit certain behaviors in your animal.
  • The Hard Tie as a restraint and how to use it.
  • In the Arena
  • Open Areas

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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Fine-tuning the Rider/Fine-tuning the Aids

Fine-tuning the Rider/Fine-tuning the Aids —

  • The benefits of using positive reinforcement early on in your mule’s training.
  • Apply corrective measures appropriately when working with your young mule.
  • Each mule learns in their own way and at their own pace.
  • Using your seatbones to fine-tune your aids.
  • Use half-halts when making a transition will alert your mule a change is going to occur.
  • Using circles to benefit your training.
  • Working at a pace so as not to confuse or create anxiety in your mule.
  • Establishing fine-tuning will create harmony and balance in your work.
  • This and more details in this episode!

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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Making History With Mules Part 3

Making History With Mules –

  • Mules before the industrial age were vital to the United States and utilized for heavy work.
  • Mules during the Westward Expansion days, transported families and their possessions through the Western Plains.
  • The U.S. Cavalry and their role in using mules.
  • Harvey Riley, author of The Mule, published in 1867 – an excellent source of the mule and its history in the U.S. Army.
  • Soldier, Jimmy Wright was saved by his mule during a horrific battle; his mule dragged him to safety.

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