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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Rock and Roll: Diary of a Rescue: Part 2
Rock and Roll: Diary of a Rescue: Part 2 –
- Hear the amazing story of Rock and Roll – the rescued draft mule team, the discovery of their injuries, and the dedicated team of professionals working hard to give longevity to their lives. There were comebacks and setbacks; this incredible story will touch your heart and soul.
- This episode explains in detail about Roll since the passing of his half-brother, Rock. They spent many years together hitched and pulling a wagon.
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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Mule & Donkey Movies & TV Shows Part 2
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.
Learn more about the mule being exceptional and his diversity on Mule Talk podcast.
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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Rock and Roll: Diary of a Rescue: Part 2
Rock and Roll: Diary of a Rescue: Part 2 –
- Hear the amazing story of Rock and Roll – the rescued draft mule team, the discovery of their injuries, and the dedicated team of professionals working hard to give longevity to their lives. There were comebacks and setbacks; this incredible story will touch your heart and soul.
- This episode explains in detail about Roll since the passing of his half-brother, Rock. They spent many years together hitched and pulling a wagon.
Learn more on Mule Talk podcast.
MULE TALK! PODCAST: Rock and Roll: Diary of a Rescue, Part 1
Rock and Roll: Diary of a Rescue, Part 1 – Draft Mule Team Rock and Roll were rescued and in their journey were turned over to Meredith Hodges of the Lucky Three Ranch.
- Learn the details involved when dealing with rescue animals.
- Surrounding yourself with a professional support team for treatment of rescues.
- It’s more than just farrier work and supplementing a feeding program.
- Taking X-Rays when needed.
- Keeping records and documenting your work.
- This and more on Mule Talk!
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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Conduct and Good Sportsmanship
Conduct and Good Sportsmanship
- The importance of developing a bond with your animal – to gain his trust to perform in the show ring.
- Competition is fun and exciting – develop the winning attitude to compete against yourself and not others.
- A good trainer will train himself, as well as the mule with subtle direction coming from the mule.
- Develop respect for your mule.
- Yes God gave us “dominion” over the animals, but that doesn’t make us a King or a Queen over them. We are keepers of our animals.
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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Mule Conformation
Mule Conformation
- Ideal qualities to look for in a mule.
- What to look for in the ideal head, neck, and shoulders of the mule. Mare and Both the mare and the jack contribute to the qualities desired in the mule.
- Be selective in your breeding program to producing desirable mules.
- Bone structure is important when selecting a mule for a job or performance.
- The mule overall should have a balanced look to his body.
- Pay attention to the hip, stifle, and gaskin, that should have a smooth-muscled look.
- Mules and donkeys possess more “long” muscle than bulk muscle (as in the horse.)
- Pay attention to the legs of the mule, the hooves, rib cage, joints, etc.
- The most important trait of the mule is his disposition; this characteristic comes primarily from the mare.
- Assessing the jack – what to look for and more!
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MULE TALK! PODCAST: The Benefit of Organizational Skills
The Benefit of Organizational Skills
- Find out how to organize your show clothes, tack, saddles and grooming supplies for an upcoming show.
- When to bathe and clip your mule.
- Vacuum and other grooming supplies.
- Blanketing your mules.
- Keep your paperwork on mules, truck and trailer in hand.
- Delegate tasks to show volunteers.
- How to be competitive, confident in your presentation.
- Pay attention to your show equipment in being competitive for your class.
- Be prepared for your classes.
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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Good Basic Training Includes Common Sense
Good Basic Training – with Common Sense
- Improve your communication by learning and speaking the equine’s language.
- Learn what type of touch and caress feels good to him.
- Develop better and kinder training techniques to enable your mule to perform better.
- Using kinder training techniques along with showing leadership to your mule will re-enforce the bond between you.
- Make your verbal communication and body language clear to your mule and donkey.
- Excessive and forceful training techniques used on the mule and donkey, simply don’t work. This creates trust issues in your equine.
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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Getting Down with Minis, Part 2
Getting Down with Minis
Learn about:
- Mini group grooming – how it works to save time
- Body – clipping
- What to feed for a balanced nutrition program for minis
- Knowing body language in working around minis
- Efficient grooming practices & more
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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Getting Down with Minis, Part 1
Getting Down with Minis
Learn about:
- How to earn their trust at their level.
- Approaching your mini in a non-threatening way.
- Haltering and leading your mini.
- Lungeing your minis.
- Keep your lessons short and fun!
- How to introduce object to your mini.
- Ground driving your mini.
- The do’s and don’ts are so important.
- Grooming is not all that easy.
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MULE TALK! PODCAST: Maintenance & Grooming with Mules & Donkeys
Maintenance & Grooming
Learn about:
- Use grooming tools that are comfortable for your mules and donkeys.
- Expensive horse/equine grooming tools are not all necessary to keep in your tack room or trailer.
- Insect control around the barn – what works.
- If showing: when to body clip your mule and how to body clip.
- Treating sores/scabs.
- Group grooming.
- Pasteworming is effective in controlling insects and flies – learn what to use!
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MULE TALK! PODCAST: A Bit About Communication
A Bit About Communication – Achieving Balance & Harmony
Learn about:
- Different types of bits and the different metals used to develop in equine bits.
- Snaffle bits and the different types that are recommended to use on your mule or donkey.
- Curb/leverage bits used in Western riding.
- The difference between a curb bit and a snaffle bit.
- Bridles and headstalls for your mule/donkey.
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