Saddling my mules

I'm not real good at telling people how to do things .. but I tried here to share how I saddle and what works for me ... Saddle Mules, Pack Mules and hound dogs ...
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[@rafterL78]

You're one of the few I know of that saddles from the right side. It makes no sense to walk around twice when you can do it once. I also slide my pad back to last the hair down flat. I'm new to mules after years of team roping. I got squirrel dogs, after breaking my femur, to strengthen my right leg so that hard right from heading wouldn't turn me into a lawn dart. Now I enjoy my fiest more than roping. So much so that, at 64 years old, I bought them a mule. Hey, we bought longhorns for our roping horses, people buy sheep for their border collies... Why not? I also ride a modified association tree so that's good to know an experienced mule man has had good service with one on your mules. Enjoy your channels, rides, and philosophy. Keep up the good videos Bret. Sincerely, Clay. From Northeast Alabama, foothills of the Appalachians.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I tie my cinches up on the right side .. was taught that as a kid keep them out of the brush and dirt .. tack room is on the right side don't need to walk around .. lots a reasons to saddle from that side .. and I use to rope too .. and a lot .. here you go watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/faG8mWOHg9V1m9Esi=bZhB5YMh_wnS2lmO

[@qaszxc12345]

Thanks for the video. Not very many riding mule saddling videos.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Glad you like them!

[@juliojames5986]

Yep. I galled my mule once, as you say ,cinch slipped forward, I wasn’t paying attention. Started out with the right 4”” + behind her elbow….we learned. First and only mule, many horses….thinking on mules again 🤔. Good video Brett. Thanks again 🤠👍🏻

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks Julio .. !

[@thadboman4340]

Once again great video sir. Very informative.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks Thad .. I'm not real good at this kind of video but I tried...

[@thadboman4340]

@@BrettVaughnB100 you did great bud.

[@lorenlieder9789]

You done good Brett!!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you Loren ... I sure don't feel comfortable doing that kind of video .. next one will be better

[@duxdawg]

Super nice! Good hearing the why as well as the what. Keep 'em comin' good sir. Thanks!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you .. like I said .. I'm not real good at making these kind of videos but I tried lol

[@25northcenter]

You are in fact good at this.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

lol Thank you I try!

[@busheyshowlinghounds5702]

Yes sr keep them coming

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks I will try

[@daviddraper7364]

awesome info Brent your videos are great keep doing it while you can !!!🐅🐅🐎🐎

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you .. I will try

[@clintwalton319]

Thanks for sharing!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevemccoy8138]

I knew a guy that decided he was going to ride his mule without the britchin, He got bucked off saddle and all, sure was a funny sight to see him walking carrying his saddle back to the headquarters.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I can see where that could happen and embarrassing lol ... Thanks Steve

[@drakeswake]

I love this video and now that I own a mule I'm looking for many more like it. I don't have anyone that I can go to for information about riding and packing and training a mule, so I search the internet. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge! I'm a subscriber now.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Soon I’m going to be doing some more packing and of course I will be videoing it … thank you and as they say stay tuned lol

[@joeapodaca2659]

Brett you asked me to let you know if I harvested in the area we met at. My hunt was last week and yes I got a nice 12 pointer. Went back this weekend and saw some paw prints around the where the carcass was.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thats great congratulations .. where was it you went .. ?

[@Capt._John]

Really enjoy your videos. Keep them coming.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks, will do!

[@hillbillynick2000]

Thanks Brett, I've never saddled a mule so it was very informative. I hear you on the light saddle, I was always partial to McClellan saddles unless I needed a horn. That was back when I was younger and harder than I am now lol

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Yeah those seats are kinda rough on a guys rearend lol .. I do have a McClellan imitation out there they are light .. sure would like to find a real one ... Thanks Nick

[@hillbillynick2000]

@@BrettVaughnB100 I had a pony sized one as a kid. It sprouted legs when I was in the Corps. Wish I still had it. Heard you on Bear Grease today, good deal!

[@robertpierpoint1268]

Great job Bret!!! Keep em coming!!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks! Will do!

[@cornerstonetreeingwalkers5842]

Keep'm come'n!!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks .. I will try

[@rockhunter6260]

Your Dad taught you well👍🏻

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you ... some times a guy doesn't really appreciate what all can be learned from your father or those old timers..

[@jeffryrichardson9105]

Awesome job!👍🏽😀❤️🇺🇸

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks 👍

[@garlandturner1642]

Glad you didn’t get a Pian a down n Grand Canyon 😂 as few Pian ah players down there 👇 😂 Thanks 🙏 for the great videos I learn something new every time 🏆

[@BrettVaughnB100]

If I did I could probably get you down there ..probably sound real good down in that canyon lol

[@normankeys2154]

Hey mr.vaughn, Brett I hope this has done it my wife had to do something any way I hope I'm back n line ,sure don't want to lose out thank you sir (Tommy)

[@BrettVaughnB100]

It did Norman .. Thank you for the support I really appreciate it ! Oh and edited to tell you to thank your wife lol

[@000176668]

Great video Brett. Been looking for something to replace my heavy working saddle and this’ll give me some ideas to think about. I debated about going with a slick fork to save some weight but I still like having some swells to tuck up under.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Slick fork with bucking rolls?

[@aardhond]

Thanks for sharing sir

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@freddielee7216]

Nice video. I was wondering what those extra leathers were for. You explained well Brett..

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thank you .. not real good at these kind of videos but thought I would try

[@andrewedwards67]

Loved that Brett. 60? i swear your getting younger !

[@BrettVaughnB100]

lol ... well I am eating good lol Thanks Andrew

[@tracykimsey7145]

I used mohair front and rear on my mule. Those saws are mean. I carry the same one

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I probably need to rig mine up like that also .. just have never had any trouble with the way I do it .. Thanks Tracy

[@guillaumevalat8061]

Want to see more - what’s in those paniers ! Specially how and where do you store the water in it. On others videos of yours it seems that you hang them to the saw buck cross. Carrying water on a pack animal is quite challenging - aussies know that better than anybody’s. I like the authentic style of yours. No bullshit but real things that work through the country. Hunting lions through the wild must be something. We can’t do that here in Europe - no lion and even so, you may miss the lion and shot the neighbor next to you ! Keep on !

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Shooting the neighbor wouldn't be good lol .. I plan on making another video .. try to get it out next week .. Thanks!

[@jakemccracken9495]

Great video, but why don’t you pull the tails over the britchin? Looking forward to more knowledge from you!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

They can pull it out when they need too ... and I do mention this in an up coming video .. Thanks

[@MountainMusicandMules]

I really enjoyed this video!...Although I ride and hunt off mules often I'm not very experienced at packing...I'm still trying to figure out a good way to pack a bear out whole...a cadaver bag is the best iv found so far but in rough country I still have to adjust multiple times...is there any better or different way? I'm looking forward to part 2!

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I will get to the pack video soon I hope .. surely there is a hitch a guy could tie between the legs and around the head to secure the bear .. ? cadaver bag looks kinda spooky I bet lol

[@MountainMusicandMules]

@@BrettVaughnB100 I'm sure someone has figured out something but iv tied a whole roll of paracord, 10 dogleads, two lead ropes and hitched all kinds of hitches and 30 minutes later Cletus is stained red and I'm adjusting again...(maybe im Exaggerating a little) but that's kinda how it goes haha.. The mules like the cadaver bag better than just a plain bear but I'm still looking for a better option...(still better than dragging though)

[@BrettVaughnB100]

@@MountainMusicandMules are you trying to pack it on a riding saddle ? .. I know what you mean if you don't know the right hitch for the job it doesn't matter how much rope you have it wont stay put lol

[@BrettVaughnB100]

@@MountainMusicandMules Have your read this book amzn.to/3CN1CUU

[@MountainMusicandMules]

@@BrettVaughnB100 the saddle is my problem...we are sometimes hours from the truck with only saddles so one of us has to walk or ride ontop the bear... Should I buy the book?

[@ryjka1]

Good video, clearly explained, but I'd like to brush those mules off before saddling, I was born 110 years too late.

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Thanks…I always do

[@ronadcock3358]

I've noticed you always saddle from the off side, definitely saves a step and makes sense. Just never thought of it, did your Dad teach you that?

[@BrettVaughnB100]

No ..honestly it's just because that side is closer to my tack room lol ... Thanks Ron

[@gerrycoleman7290]

You carry water for the dogs on the day trip. Do you carry water for the mules?

[@BrettVaughnB100]

No I don't .. they really don't drink very often .. If I come across any water while I am out I do give them the opportunity to drink or if I'm staying out for the night I try to stay close to a water source for them .. Thanks

[@paraAA82]

Very nice video! What kind of drone you use (brand and model)

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I have a Mavic Pro .. I like it .. need to use it more .. Thanks

[@Live_Wild_Outdoors]

great video! What is that pad called? Where do I find one?

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Skito . Skitosaddlepads.com if you get one tell them where you seen it .. Thanks

[@edwardwatson6606]

Question Why you lock the mules tail under that back strap

[@BrettVaughnB100]

They can pull it out when they need too .. Thanks Edward .. I mention it in an upcoming video

[@25northcenter]

Do you still have rope horses? What about Rosie?

[@BrettVaughnB100]

I don't have any right now ... maybe this coming year .... my father and niece have some that could make one but I just don't have enough time now ... I sold Rosie to a guy from California that watches my videos too .. Thanks!

[@ellafields9424]

Whats the max weight on your pack animal.

[@ellafields9424]

? Thanks

[@TimberTramp]

I fear we start to enjoy life too late….when we get older we just don’t have the ‘go’ that we used too…no ‘dig’ there just pondering

[@BrettVaughnB100]

No that is true .. I'm fine once I'm out there .. just harder to get out of that chair in the morning lol

[@angelalejandroortizmaqueda474]

You can´t spend 18 minutes talking nonsense

[@BrettVaughnB100]

Yes I can just watch lol