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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 –
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When your donkey is doing well with the trot, time to learn to canter.
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Use verbal commands with your donkey.
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Training your donkey to move laterally.
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Using the hourglass pattern in your training to improve posture and overall balance.
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Using your elbow pull as a training aid.
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Training your donkey at Cavalletti.
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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 –
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Begin with imprinting the foal.
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Introducing the halter to your young donkey.
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Leading your donkey.
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Never be in a hurry when training your donkey.
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Lead your donkey around your workstation.
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Begin training in round pen.
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Using the lunge line in your training session.
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Do not drill your donkey OR mule.
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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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