DRAFT MULE SHOW-WAGON CLASSES: MCMINNVILLE, TN

[@kennybolt8329]

I disagree with the juges on the 4 mule ! A beautiful thing to watch. Thanks 👍

[@zachodom7486]

That’s the one thing I don’t like about shows, is it’s one man’s opinion. Anyway, thank you sir for taking time to watch and comment. I surely appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please

[@michaelcook7752]

I agree with you. Mr. Sommers wagon didn't move in the fan maneuver.

[@zachodom7486]

@@michaelcook7752I am told that performance isn’t all of what the judges consider. I am told harnesses and stuff matching etc etc goes into the decision also. But, I’m not a showman either. I am more of a “performance” based guy myself.

[@SamDoe-zn3tu]

What a wonderful and blessed life you share with us. Great friends and family and some awesome mules to boot.

[@zachodom7486]

@@SamDoe-zn3tuthank you sir and I am glad ya enjoyed it. Youre most welcome and thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Are you feeling better? Been praying for you.

[@james-we6fr]

Great content. You can really tell that a lot of time and patience has gone into training these mules. Great seeing Mr Summers still showing his mules.

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you, sir! That truly means a lot to me. And yes, Mr. Summers has spent a lot of time with these mules. he practices religiously! It does mean a lot to him to show. I was just glad to be a part. Thank you for the kind words and thank you for taking time to comment. Take care and come again, please

[@shalynwinsett6070]

Really enjoyed the mule show! Loved the wagons! Beautiful harness! Mr. Summers is a treasure!😊

[@zachodom7486]

He really is! And thank you kindly..I am glad you enjoyed it. And thanks a bunch for taking time to watch and comment. I surely appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please

[@rexnoel1419]

That is great to watch broke animals,the 4 up hitches are great too watch.Glad you were there to help Mr.Sommers with his mules,which are broke so well.This was a beautiful video to watch,thank you so much.God bless y all.👍🙏.

[@zachodom7486]

You are most welcome, Mr.Rex! I’m really glad you enjoyed it. That makes it worth doing. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment as always! I appreciate your dedication to my channel. Take care my friend and do come again, please.

[@JamesN-ut2jv]

Really enjoyed this one. I've watched the 6 hitch draft horse competitions but since I like mules better, this was a lot more to my liking. Maybe you need to get those black mules entered sometime after the babies are trained. Cherish every moment you can with Mr Summers. Those are memories you'll have forever. God bless

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you, Mr.James! I really appreciate the kind words. I’m not very much of a showman, so I do not know that I will ever enter my mules in a show. They probably deserve to be in a show… But it is mighty hard for a black mule to win any competitions against sorrels here in our parts. I don’t know for sure, maybe one day?! Anyway, thank you for taking time to watch and comment on my video! I appreciate your dedication to my channel. Take care of my good friend and do come again, please!

[@rgould4196]

Awe, thank you for sharing this! Love the mules, showing the skill, etc., and hometown Tennessee! Love those farmers, drivers. 😊

[@zachodom7486]

You’re most welcome! Glad to do it. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment; and the kind words. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@rayjohnson7886]

Good morning Zach thank you for sharing with us those are some nice custom wagons.

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you Mr Ray! I surely appreciate it. Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@IshamJames]

The Grandstands.Good show. Way to go Kate and Alice.

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@joycehennequin8469]

Thankyou you so much for taking the time to video this, this is the kind of show l really enjoy and l go to one in particular called....The Devon County Show...been going there for 35 years or so and look forward to it every time.lts a full day out so making a picnic up is a good idea.l show Welsh Mountain section A pony's and done reay well over the years.Great video Zach ❤ thankyou again dear friend.

[@zachodom7486]

Yes ma’am! Youre most welcome…and thank you for taking time to watch and comment. That’s cool to hear about your shows there also. Always neat to hear how others do things. Thank you for sharing. Take care and do come again, please

[@billywarpool3625]

Zach thank you for the video I think Mr Summer mules did a great job looking good I know you are proud of him be safe be careful God bless your friend Billy

[@zachodom7486]

Hey Billy! It is good to hear from you my friend and I hope you are doing well. Thank you for for the kind words and also taking time to watch and comment on my video. I appreciate your dedication to my channel. Take care of yourself my friend and holler if you need me.

[@PamCannon-g3z]

Zach this is Gary This show was awesome loved it Thanks and God bless

[@zachodom7486]

Hey Gary! Thanks pal. Glad ya enjoyed it and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please.

[@jacobkennedy112]

I’m always impressed when I see Mr. Summers work his mules. No doubt he’s a real deal mule man.

[@zachodom7486]

That he is and thanks brother. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@danshouseofsmokeandoutdoor7119]

Year ago today my dad my best friend took his last wagon ride in wagon lot like that wood stained one. Thanks for the video it was definitely a tear jerker. ❤

[@zachodom7486]

I am glad you enjoyed it! I know the feeling of the memory you speak of. It’s hard to let them go sometimes. Thank you my friend for taking time to watch and comment. And thanks for the kind words. Take care and do come again, please

[@everestvirtue309]

Dear Zach Thank you for letting me see how wonderful it is there God bless you all there Take care my friend

[@zachodom7486]

Hey Steve! Thank you brother and you’re welcome my friend. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment as always. I surely appreciate it. Take care of yourself and do come again, please

[@erinbodine6933]

Best TV I’ve ever seen! Congratulations Mr. Summers, what a fine show. Zac, thanks for sharing, this is epic. Edit: Mr. Summers should have won the 4Hitch

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you very much, and thank you for taking time to watch and comment. I surely appreciate it and I’m sure Mr. Summers does too take care of my friend and come again, please!

[@raquelgarza6775]

Hiiii Zacky! I’m amazed! What a wonderful video! Lots of hard work, dedication and patience right here! Thank you for sharing this video. I’m watching it now for the 3rd time. Love it!!😍 These are truly special Draft Mules. Very wonderful God Bless🙏

[@zachodom7486]

Hello Ms Rockie! I am glad you are enjoying the video. That makes it worth doing! Yes ma’am, a lot of hard work and dedication went into this whole deal on a lot of peoples part no doubt to make it go without any trouble. I agree, the mules are special no doubt. Thank you for the kind words as always, and taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@primeredisbest]

Hello Mr. Odum, This is Jimmy. I really enjoyed the Show my friend and the Beautiful Mules! Thank you for sharing this video with us! God bless you and your family always!

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you Mr Jimmy! You are always an encourager my friend and thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the show and thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please!

[@deltonwatts9726]

Zach...thanks for showing the teams and teamsters in action. Great job! Blessings...

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir my friend, you’re welcome and I’m glad ya enjoyed it. Thanks for the kind words and for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@davidjewell9197]

Thanks for sharing. I love you sharing about Mr Summers, and his knowledge he has shared with you God bless you 🙏

[@zachodom7486]

Yes, sir, you are most welcome! I’m glad you enjoy the videos and thank you so much for the kind words. Thank you also for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@ronnieperdue2977]

Them mules are looking great how you Mr. Zach we stopped in Nashville Tennessee back in the day I pumped the gas in car and went to see them good ol Smokey mountain I love it nothing like that southern heritage 😁 be easy Mr. You and your bubby Mr. Summer good bless y'all mule skinners

[@zachodom7486]

Hello Mr. Ronnie! I’m doing well, my friend. I hope you are too. Thank you for sharing your experiences with me and yes, sir I believe you are right! Thank you so much for taking time to comment as always. I appreciate your dedication to my channel. Take care of yourself and come again, please.

[@thirzapeevey2395]

Nice to see enough people breeding mules to make up some classes at a show. I've not seen a mule foal in a very long time. Back in the seventies, when a lot of the old timers from the WWII generation and before were starting to retire and get out of having big mules, it became a thing to have hitches of mini mules with miniature harness and wagons, and there were a many of them around. These were maybe just a little bigger than Shetland pony size mules. The Russell County fair, up here in Kentucky, had mule races with these little mini mules. The Jaycees served as jockeys, and they rode bareback, grown men on these little bitty mules. Their feet pretty much dragged on the ground. They could stand up and let the mules run out from under them. The course was the saddle horse show ring, twice around. It was pretty much a race of attrition. You could remount, if you kept ahold of your mule when you fell off, and it wasn't so much that the fastest mule won, it was whoever stayed on long enough to get twice around. It was the one of the funniest things I ever saw. They did it every year for several years, and then I guess the Jaycees probably bought out every case of liniment and Ben-Gay in the county, and stopped doing it. So will you be taking your girls next year?

[@zachodom7486]

That’s pretty neat. I don’t do much showing. I’m just not a showman. So probably not. I do some exhibits sometimes showing the logging stuff and I don’t mind that stuff. But the wagon classes aren’t solely based on performance plus one persons opinion..just ain’t my thing. Thank you ma’am for taking time to share with me and also taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@thirzapeevey2395]

@@zachodom7486 They do expose a lot of people to what you are doing, however. There are probably kids in the stands who never saw a mule in their lives until that day.

[@zachodom7486]

@@thirzapeevey2395yeah that’s true

[@user-xd5cc7kg8u]

Congratulations to you Mr Summers hoping that you thoroughly enjoyed yourself and the entire day in my humble opinion you certainly took first in the four mule hitch in my eyes you Mr Summers may just be the mule whisperer you are clearly respected by your mules and that my friend speaks volumes and may just say it all soft spoke gentle and kind

[@zachodom7486]

Mr Summers is a “mule master” for sure. Years and years of being with them. But not only is he a mule master, he’s a good friend. A fine example for anyone to follow. I am thankful to know him. Thank you for the kind words and for taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@aporter701]

Just wish I lived closer to ya. Long 8hr drive.for this old man to your location from mid western Ark! Art Porter

[@zachodom7486]

I can definitely understand that Mr. Porter! Thank you for the kind words and thank you for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and come again please

[@bobbylong8365]

Great video Zack ! I Love these events!

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you Mr Bobby and thanks for taking time to watch and comment my friend. Take care and do come again, please

[@williamsmith5514]

Some season soon I will get to your sovereignty and congregate with you all . God's own blessings all there !

[@zachodom7486]

We will look forward to that. And thank you for taking time to watch and comment; and for the kind words my friend. Take care and do come again, please

[@klauskarbaumer6302]

Great to see all these mules and their proficient owners. The tractors in the background remind us, though, that this is unfortunately just a side-show in modern agriculture.

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir that is true. And now days the ones that are left fooling with mules and horses…mostly just want to wagon ride. Not many anymore wanting to actually work one doing any kind of field work or logging. I am doing what I can anyway…thanks for the kind words my friend as usual. And thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@larrykerr7712]

Great video.Keep up the good work!

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you sir and thank you for taking time to watch and comment. I surely appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please

[@valeriemacrae8441]

Just wondering why would you have young mules in the front instead of older My thinking is the older know more and would lead the younger better Also is it harder for the front mules to turn or move then the back. Also I am very glad you were able to film this support Mr summers and show us. Mr summers is amazing testimony to us all and what you can with life when you’re older. Very nice to see the passion he still has. Also liked to see your daughter be a part of your and Mr summers day. Thank you Zach once again for a great video

[@zachodom7486]

Well, typically for working type situations you’d want the young ones in the back. For showing however you want your bigger team in the back. And the front team needs to step on out a little. So faster team in front. The colts fit the bill for this particular situation. Breaking colts and working them, it’s best to put the colts in the rear. Even if they’re faster. Because it’ll teach the colts to slow up and wait on the older ones to help them. Instead of trying to pull all the load by themselves. But showing is a little different. Anyway, hope I answered your question. And thank you for such kind encouraging words on our video and my friend Mr Summers. He’s a good one! Thank you for taking time to watch and comment. I appreciate your dedication to my channel. Take care of yourself and do come again, please

[@valeriemacrae8441]

I didn’t think about looking at showing versus working but I guess it is. Your explanation explains it perfectly

[@valeriemacrae8441]

@@zachodom7486like you always say patient so having them in the back is another form of teaching patience when working them

[@zachodom7486]

@@valeriemacrae8441yes ma’am, you got the right idea.

[@oldadthomas]

The control the drivers have is truly impressive. Sure shows the owners commitment to their teams. dale t

[@zachodom7486]

Yes, sir Mr. Dale, you are correct! I’m sure they all practiced a lot. Thank you for such kind and encouraging words. And thank you for taking time to watch comment as always. I appreciate your dedication to my channel. Take care of yourself and do come again, please

[@valeriemacrae8441]

I enjoyed watching this Zach. I was wondering how both your wife and d Mr summers wife feel about attending these events with you both Very interesting the things the have them do

[@zachodom7486]

Mr Summers wife has been going to all the shows with him forever seems like. And she even handles the books for the Warren County show. And I think his daughter does it now. My wife, Marcy, goes with me to most these events. And helps me video and take pictures. Etc! I am thankful she does no doubt. The little girl riding with Mr Summers is his granddaughter, Rachel. She and my daughter Sarabeth are good friends. We’re all like family anyway. It’s good to have them all in my life no doubt. Thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment. And for the questions. I appreciate it! Take care and do come again, please

[@valeriemacrae8441]

That’s fantastic Mr summers granddaughter is part of this long with your wife and Mr summers and it being a family thing and that sarabeth has a friend too

[@lorenzowoodson624]

Thanks for sharing that content Zach! I think Mr Summers got ripped off!!! Sometimes those types of shows are hard to win because they have their minds made up from the get-go! 🤨

[@zachodom7486]

You are most welcome, and I’m glad you enjoyed it! That makes it worth doing. It is my understanding, that the shows are not only performance based. But also have a lot to do with appearance. I can’t tell you for sure. I’m not a showman but I do enjoy watching. Thank you very much for taking a time to watch and comment; and for the kind words. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@canadianHAWK3]

WoW nice i like it.

[@zachodom7486]

Awesome! Glad ya enjoyed it and thanks for taking time to watch and comment as always! Take care and do come again, please

[@terrythomas7035]

Loved this I’ve been in hospital so I’ve fell behind on your videos

[@zachodom7486]

I’m very sorry to hear that Ms Thomas! I hope you are feeling better. I noticed I haven’t heard from ya in a bit. But I’m glad you’re back. Thank you for the kind words on the mules and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Please let me know if you need anything will ya?! Take care of yourself and do come again, please

[@terrythomas7035]

@@zachodom7486 Thankyou Zach I had to have a pacemaker placed

[@zachodom7486]

@@terrythomas7035yes ma’am, you’re welcome. I hope you fair well with it

[@terryhelms1578]

Mr. Summers mules especially turn to the left and right better, looked like he should have come in number one my opinion. enjoyed that video!

[@zachodom7486]

Thank you! Well, I’m told that performance isn’t the only criteria for winning these shows. That appearance in man, wagon, mules, harness, etc has a lot of weight too. I’m not a showman so I can’t say really. I’m more of a “performance” type fella. Anyway, thank you for the kind words and taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@walterhicks4888]

Mister Summers is awesome I would like to meet him someday.

[@zachodom7486]

He is a really really nice guy! He is a good example for anyone to follow… I am so thankful to have him in my life. He is my friend!

[@kathyfrey1455]

Thanks was lots of fun

[@zachodom7486]

Awesome! Glad ya enjoyed it. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@randymitchell8844]

I can’t believe Mr Summers didn’t get 1st place in the 4 hitch. I thought they did much better.

[@zachodom7486]

Performance wise, I thought they did too also. But from what I am told the appearance of the wagon and harnesses, etc., all has to be taken into account. I am not very much of a showman myself. So I can’t say for sure… But I did enjoy watching! Thank you for the kind words and thank you for taking time to watch and comment on my video. I appreciate your dedication to my channel. Take care and come again, please

[@richardspeakes2883]

Y’all have a beautiful fair ground with all the old buildings and such. Do you think it does the mules good be in the shows. Think they learn anything? Be blessakated

[@zachodom7486]

I def think it does them some good. Getting out and seeing things they’ve never saw before no doubt. Anything and everything you can do with a team def helps them. The more they do, the more they know. Thanks for the kind words my friend and thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please

[@jefferyschirm4103]

Your logging mules could do most of that two hitch work standing in brush and moving around over top of limbs ?!!

[@zachodom7486]

🤣🤣 you are probably correct! Thank you for the kind words and also taking time to comment. I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please

[@WallaceBrown-dj2gm]

Zack thanks a bundle for the hitch mules at the fair , love seen thehorse hitches since 1964 but never the Muels up here, H G0d bless Wallace

[@zachodom7486]

@@WallaceBrown-dj2gmthank you sir, and I’m glad ya enjoyed it! Thanks for taking time to watch and comment my friend. Take care and do come again, please

[@tinman7133]

Uh……. Where is Kate and Alice? 😂

[@zachodom7486]

I try to tell them “black mules matter too.” But a black mule doesn’t stand a chance to win any mule shows around here lol. Plus, I am just not a showman. Never has been my thing. And today, I was solely here to support Mr Summers and help him get his mules situated. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment my friend. I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please

[@joycehennequin8469]

​@@zachodom7486l prefer the black Mules ❤

[@zachodom7486]

@@joycehennequin8469meeee too 😊

[@terrythomas7035]

Is that Sara Beth with Mr summers

[@zachodom7486]

No ma’am. That is his granddaughter, Rachel.

[@ronmetcalf1972]

Nice and slow!

[@zachodom7486]

Yessir…slow the better! Thanks for the kind words and taking time to watch and comment. Take care my friend and do come again, please

[@valeriemacrae8441]

Is Byrd a female or male. It seems that summers likes females. Is it the same for you Zach and if so why

[@zachodom7486]

Byrd is a mare mule. They are all mare mules and yes we both like keeping mare mules. Generally speaking, they’re easier to get along with and will generally be more “horse like” in the body. More rounded hips and such. Whereas horse mules tend to be more “donkey like” in the body. And can be a little harder handling. Not all of them, but just sort of a general rule of thumb. I have had good and bad in both sexes though. Some people don’t like mares or mare mules because of them coming in season. But tbh, I don’t even know when mine comes in and out. They’re the same everyday. Horse mules will generally get a tad bigger and can stand just a tad more work than a mare mule can. Lot of the old loggers liked horse mules over mare mules. But me personally, I prefer the mare mules. But if a horse mule is built nice and has a good mind, I’d take him just the same. Horse mules often tend to rough house each other and play a lot too. Whereas mare mules tend to settle quicker. Much like us humans. Where ladies tend to mature and settle down quicker than most males if that makes sense.

[@jefferyschirm4103]

I don’t know about working , but in riding , mare mules all are business , on full alert never really totally relax and get lazy !!

[@valeriemacrae8441]

@@zachodom7486oh yes indeed it all makes sense. Thank you for the explanation. Now in a different species cats and dogs I like a female dog but a male cat. Thank you once again

[@zachodom7486]

@@valeriemacrae8441yes ma’am, you’re welcome 😉