Mule Talk! Podcasts

Learn the proper use of restraints on a mule or donkey.

• Chains are severe and can injure the nasal cartilage or the incisive bones when abrupt pressure is applied.
• Learn how to use the lead rope for a “Quick Twist.”
• Old-time twitches can do great damage to the equine’s sensitive upper lip.
• Selecting the correct hobbles for the task at hand.
• Sedation and tranquilizers can be very dangerous to the mule and donkey.
• Allow your equine to learn and grow in a logical, step-by-step process that will not overwhelm him with too much stimulus at any stage.

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• 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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Learn how to properly prep your mule or donkey on jumping under saddle.

• Working ground poles to your advantage.
• Discussion on Point 1, Point 2, and 3 Point position while in the saddle.
• Stadium Jumping
• Hunter/Jumper
• Hunter Paces
• Field Trials
• Mule coon jumping
• Mules that jump over pasture fence?
• Proper gear and equipment for mule and rider.
• Proper bit to use.
• Educational and entertaining Mule Talk episode!

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Breeding for Quality Mules part 2 continues:

• What are your breeding goals?
• Focus on the jack, and his temperament as well as the mare.
• Essentials you will need when delivery is near.
• What to expect.
• Being organized and prepared.
• Documenting your breeding program.
• What to do in emergencies and more!!!

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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.

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• 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!!!

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When working with the Longears, we do not set up the filming to get the perfect shots. We actually do everything at the time the equines are learning so people will know what to expect. This kind of training takes time and precision in communication with the animals to produce the results one would need for getting them to do anything and everything perfectly. And, it is a never-ending process! All the filming and documentation we do is to undeniably validate the integrity and quality of our management and training program. With this kind of foundation, the Longears training is impeccable and they are ready, willing and able for photos and filming.

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When working with the Longears, we do not set up the filming to get the perfect shots. We actually do everything at the time the equines are learning so people will know what to expect. This kind of training takes time and precision in communication with the animals to produce the results one would need for getting them to do anything and everything perfectly. And, it is a never-ending process! All the filming and documentation we do is to undeniably validate the integrity and quality of our management and training program. With this kind of foundation, the Longears training is impeccable and they are ready, willing and able for photos and filming.

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Mules are remarkably strong and durable animals, making them excellent mountain partners. The cupped shape of their hooves allows them to track the rough mountain terrain being much more surefooted than their counterpart, the horse. A mule’s superior intelligence and strong sense of survival help him to carefully negotiate the placement of his feet, insuring the safest ride possible. This is both important and comforting to know when heading for the mountains. The mule’s strength and endurance are sometimes unbelievable, but always dependable. On a hunting trip, he will take you through rough mountain terrain for days then pack out the “elk of your dreams” with the greatest of ease.

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