Gaited Mules - 2018 Colorado Trail Ride

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[@terryisaac8195]

Sir, you and your mules are very lucky critters!!! Only had one Rocky mountain riding experience in 1995 with horses. I would love to own a mule, but at 73yo, I can't see that ever happening. I really enjoyed seeing Zack, Fancy, and yourself. I just learned from Dave Stamey that LeRoy VanDyke ("The Auctioneer" - 1956) raises, trains, and sells Arabian mules. Dave says they're like a cross between a deer and a pit-bull - each comes with its own therapist!!! 👽😲 Thanks for giving us the chance to share this with you!!!

[@194448lj]

I'll soon be 77 so you're not to old! Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@mervjb809]

Professional, just means you get paid for what you do. You Sir, did a great job with the camera! That was beautiful. I think I saw Courthouse mountain. I hunted elk along the Cow Creek some years ago.

[@194448lj]

Thanks, I really enjoy that area. Good Lord willing I'll probably go back there this year.

[@karenr67]

Wow what a trip. Gorgeous scenery. Some of those trails were soooo narrow. I would have spooked! Great Mules.

[@194448lj]

Thanks, I really enjoy the mountains.

[@194448lj]

Just trust your mule on those narrow spots! lol

[@wcgh1222]

Leroy really well done. I enjoyed it allot. It has me considering going to the mountains with my Molly. On another note enjoyed getting to talk to you and the advice given.

[@oldjohn3284]

Beautiful buddy, you rode in true God's country. Your a lucky man sir.

[@194448lj]

Yes sir, getting ready to go back again for this year in about three weeks. There is also a 2019 in case you like to watch it.

[@robbiecoach9576]

Awesome Leroy.. I would love to do that... thanks for sharing

[@194448lj]

You really need to do it sometime. There's nothing like just riding the mountains! No pressure, just ride and enjoy the view.

[@George71964]

Beautiful country, thanks for posting.

[@194448lj]

Your welcome, I enjoyed it. Just posted the 2019 if you'd like to look at it.

[@RayAttanasio]

Breath taking views. Sorry you didn’t get your elk that day. 😊

[@194448lj]

Thanks, but that wasn't a hunting trip. It was just a two week trail ride.

[@RayAttanasio]

@@194448lj you told a story of when you saw that big old buck up there one time and couldn’t take it. I think you didn’t have the proper tag.

[@194448lj]

@@RayAttanasio oh yeah, I remember now. He was an absolute monster.

[@sohowsoon6652]

super fantastic your mules and you are stars

[@194448lj]

Thanks

[@rickknight7823]

Roger that. Dave Stamey has said twice at concerts in the Livermore Community Hall in Colorado that "an Arab-mule cross; that ain't natural." I asked him once at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering why he believed that and he mentioned he had had a Arab-mule in a pack string and it was muy loco.

[@194448lj]

Arabs can be a little high strung sometimes.

[@oldscout2514]

Do you think the tantrum belongs to sheep herded ? You sure do ride some beautiful country. Love the views. How high was highest peak on this ride ? Do you ride a Tennessee mule ?

[@194448lj]

Thanks, I love the mountains. My highest point was 13,000 feet. Zack is a Fox Trotter but I also ride Walkers. Both are a real smooth ride.

[@oldscout2514]

I have pain issues can’t get out. Last night I must have watched 5-6 of your videos. You really do a good job. How do you ever sell a mule ? Do you get attached to them like a dog ? Hope you have a few more. years to ride, please post your videos. Those mountains look so peaceful. Much love & peace

[@194448lj]

@@oldscout2514 Thanks, glad you enjoy them. And yes I get attached to them but the reason I raise and train them is so someone else can have a nice, safe mule to enjoy. So far they have all gone great homes and that make it easier.

[@bill84345]

Great video, I'm going to do this when I retire. How much weight is your mule carrying and how much does the mule weigh?

[@194448lj]

My little pack mule is 12.2 hands and weighs about 500 lbs. The pack that is on her is 120-130 lbs. She acts like it isn't even on her. Mules are strong, tough, and have a lot of stamina. Hope to see ya in the mountains sometime!

[@bill84345]

@@194448lj She looked small but didn't think she was that small. Is that 130 with or without the saddle and pad. I liked Zacks size is he 14.3 to 15 hands.

[@194448lj]

@@bill84345 That's 130 lb. pack plus saddle & pad. Zack is 16 hands.

[@mervjb809]

I wonder if that wall tent wasn't for a sheep herder?

[@194448lj]

Yes, I think it almost had to be. I can't think of any other reason it would be there.

[@MrRreeb0153]

Are they part Tennesee walker?

[@194448lj]

No, Zack is a fox trotter. But my little pack mule fancy is a walkalossa.

[@cowdogflicks]

Leroy. Great trip by yourself. You did it well. Great scenery but lots of smoke 2018. I have been looking at doing soap Creek base thanks for the info. Let me know if you need Company on a trip

[@194448lj]

Sure enjoyed it, looking forward to this year. Gotta wait til late July early Aug for the snow to melt off the high country. Got a lot of snow pack this year I think.