How to Train Your Mule to Lead with Manners

[@KJensenStudio]

Best mule lead training advice ever! Mule sister totally 'gets' mule psyche, and will now have a mule that works with her as a friend, rather than slave. Very good technique. Thank you.

[@christinakraemer3669]

Thank you for this video. I adopted a 3 yr old mini mule. He does all of the bad things lol but he's a lovebug. Looking forward to using your techniques and being able to take him on hikes and social settings. He's small but he is SO strong.

[@rebecca3805]

I love this! Getting a 3-month-old molly mule on Tuesday and I'm taking some crash courses on how to begin handling her. This was very helpful; thank you!!

[@tamivega6225]

Always so useful and common sense. Always so personable... like a favorite nieghbor. Love Charley... love your hair... love the weight loss... love your voice... you are so adorable. And you have a helpers heart. Bless you dear Becky.

[@deanbarr5740]

Liked your video Becky you have a way with animals. I'm from a family of 8 and we all grew up on a small farm. Had chores feeding the animals hogs,horses,cows and chickens. My worse experience with any was Guernsy milk cow that didnt like me and i never cared much for her either. My brother's and sisters got along with her fine and my mother normally milked her as i never could. I miss those days. My older sister was the best with horses and got her own red roan horse and broke him to lead,ride, and worked him pulling firewood, and work in the garden. Life seemed so good back 50 years ago. Take care and keep us informed with your video's i really appreciate them.

[@Mary.Mercedes]

Becky, This is you at your very BEST. It shows that you had your heart in this one. Genuine and incredibly instructive common sense lesson. Charlie is an adorable mule and lucky to have you as his mistress. I would love to see you do a video on how you deal with the mosquitoes and fleas in Florida. Happy trail riding!

[@BeckysHomestead]

Hahahaha thanks, you know I LOVE my Charlie mule ☀️❤️☀️

[@LifeWithHorsesTV]

What part of Florida are you in?

[@jellybeansbud3610]

You could call them “redirection circles”. Basically you’re redirecting that brain to get them out of their stubborn mindset. Such a good informative video

[@BeckysHomestead]

I so glad you like it ☀️❤️☀️

[@marciamcgrail5889]

Great video! - but it was more the gorgeous Golden's antics, playing lone fetch with the ball and kissing the mule that had me in stitches! plus the Chihauhau and guinea fowl in the background..brilliant! you can't stage things like that. Loved it..more please.

[@PAOLELLO]

Love how optimistic you always are too! Such an inspiration

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thank you ☀️❤️☀️

[@juancortez4726]

Love you Becky!! you're as good as EVER!!! Thank you!

[@gacha___cookie7736]

good points Becky, the circles break their train of thought. These are things seasoned owners know about their animals. I enjoy your videos ur doing a good job thnx hun.

[@aschaefer7788]

Lincoln and your mule are so cute together!

[@BeckysHomestead]

Lovey dovey Lincoln☀️❤️☀️

[@paulaedens3463]

Your doing great on your weight loss. Looking good Becky.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thank you so much, cooking whole food on the Homestead ☀️❤️☀️

[@tessjones5987]

I love your Mule. I never knew anything about mules. Thank you.

[@sinmore11]

Thank You again! Your information is efficient, concise, and just right. You have a natural way about You, that is kind and assertive

[@queenkoi]

Thank you for the video. We have a mule that won't go forward, so we'll try this. Thanks for sharing!

[@BeckysHomestead]

Go to Luckythreeranch.com Meredith Hodges website. She is the best mule trainer out there, because she does it all. Breeds, trains, shows many mules in many differen’t classes. A lot of “mule trainers” out there don’t really do anything except talk. Meredith is the real deal☀️❤️☀️

[@bridgetmccoy5725]

I appreciate your mule videos. Thank you 💐

[@mayaportland8805]

Awesome idea. Love methods that work without brute force or sufferings on us or animals. It's just smart training.

[@helenevans304]

Great advice, thanks Becky.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Your so welcome☀️❤️☀️

[@joypolk3093]

Good advice Becky!

[@johnhill1629]

Becky is the best!

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thank you so much☀️❤️☀️

[@amazonqueen5694]

Becky's Homestead yes a good homestead mommy love ya

[@Erklzanderz]

Fantastic advice! Thank you

[@KSLady22]

Thank you! You are so good at explaining things. I love all your training videos.

[@tomdemoss388]

Really enjoyed your video! Thanks.

[@TheVelvetsky614]

Such a great video, my horse is guilty of all of these things and I've been using the stud chain. I'm going to stop and do this. I also don't believe in treats. Thank you!! (I, additionally, do appreciate your microphone when you were walking away from the camera. Sounded great, no matter where you were)

[@BeckysHomestead]

Once you use the chain for a shot cut, you have to use it forever. It is better just to take the time to train. The payoff is worth it because equines live a long time. ☀️❤️☀️

[@TheVelvetsky614]

He's been pulling and running from the boarding owners, but it's down to me to teach him manners.

[@BeckysHomestead]

If your horse or mule bolts from you, he is trying to tell you something. ☀️❤️☀️

[@marciamcgrail5889]

@@BeckysHomestead well said. Some people don't listen, do they?

[@LisaHouserman]

I was like number 1,000! Anyhow, I am cracking UP because you said, "Rootin' tootin' trainer!" LOVE it and I totally know what you mean. xo

[@Ross-ye3ep]

This is awesome!!!!!!!! Thank you very much!!

[@praisethelord4222]

Fantastic Becky. Thank you.

[@Schmusan]

Great tips thank you!

[@rialand6016]

Love you Becky, from when you first started, thank you.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Hahahaha thanks so much ☀️❤️☀️

[@pippahamilton3090]

Superb video, will use this method on my Shetland Pony

[@rybell5855]

Yay I love these horse and mule videos, I’m subscribing!!!!

[@sadgirlhacked1327]

Cute stuff hun! Keep it up! He loves you so much

[@livingthedreamhomesteading7692]

Less is more is a sure rule for equine animals. Glad you think so Becky. So those who don't know what I mean always start with little pressure if done should work for most and if more pressure is needed then you can always add a little more.

[@teresastanley4581]

Great video Becky!

[@bethsautter7918]

Excellent video. Thanks!!

[@Schmusan]

The little doggie is adorable and learning ♥️

[@elizabeththequeen943]

Thanks for the fantastic video. I have been struggling with my draft horse with these issues but I'm not as disillusioned with your advice.

[@BeckysHomestead]

You can fix it. It takes a bit of time but it's pretty easy. ☀️❤️☀️

[@flowerpixie76]

Awesome advice! 🌼

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

Great info Becky good stuff!Show us how you saddle him up and ride him.What is the average cost of a mule?

[@madibest9495]

I love your videos so I watch them everyday and love u

[@BeckysHomestead]

Haha, I'm glad you like them ☀️❤️☀️

[@swordwhale1]

OMG that little dog is so good

[@lauriesweetland6315]

Love your videos!

[@Anshulkaushal]

Great advice...thx

[@LittleCountryCabin]

Great advice!

[@LifeWithHorsesTV]

Great video, Becky! Charlie is soooooo cute!!!

[@kimserio8317]

This was very informative. I doubt I'll ever have a horse or mule but at least I know where to go for great info. if I do! I love how your dog was giving your mule kisses :)

[@BeckysHomestead]

I know, I love when all the animals interact. ☀️❤️☀️

[@ValkyAndDraig]

Love your videos! I wouldn’t say the circles are punishment. Teaching your mule/horse to yield the hind (and fore) are good techniques for riding. The only thing I’d critique is when you’re talking and not asking anything of your animal, allowing them to move their heads around can help them with flies (at one point Charlie went for a fly).

[@pippahamilton3090]

In the UK, where would I get the long lead rein from?

[@terraranch1459]

That was so enjoyable and informative. Love your channel. Hugs Becky❤️

[@BeckysHomestead]

Hahaha I'm so glad you likes it. ☀️❤️☀️

[@ambrosiafarms]

Love your videos but the tail will look better only one hand above the mark. Your technique is similar to the principles of natural horsemanship ....we trained our wild horses that way and it worked great. Thanks for the videos! lol at your cute dog in the background....

[@BeckysHomestead]

Good training never goes out of style. Short cuts on the other hand have no style and don't work. ☀️❤️☀️

[@chesneybrown5259]

Hey Becky I'm a huge fan im doing agriculture and doing chickens how should I train them to get used to me I need help

[@dalenascholl6268]

Thank you this ous so good

[@everythingjesus2063]

Love your videos Becky, thank you!

[@BeckysHomestead]

Your welcome ☀️❤️☀️

[@mikedecastro9806]

Thanks Becky!

[@KanishQQuotes]

Becky can be so loving but she is also a very good Teacher and she can get strict if it needs to be

[@JoJotheminimule]

Hi Becky, I am struggling with my mini mule getting too far in front of me when we start walking. She is out of the gates and wants to run. I would eventually like to run with her, but I need her to master walking first. Do you have any tips for what I should do when she gets to the end of her lead rope and keeps pulling HARD! It takes all my strength to dig my heels in the ground and get her to stop.

[@BeckysHomestead]

You are doing it ALL wrong!! You have been teaching her all the bad manners so don’t blame her. Now it is going to take a lot of time to get it right, but you can do it. Step one, stop running with her until you train her. Build a hitching post. Always, always bring her there every single time you get her out! and tie her up, brush her, pick up her feet, clean them. Then untie her and bring her into a round pen or small pasture. Here is the part you will be teaching her or I should say reteaching her. Hold the lead line about 1 foot from the clip, you look straight forward, say walk, walk 4 steps. Stop, turn and face her, and get her to stand square. DO NOT look her in the eye, ever. Now stand like that for a full minute, say hood girl and Give her a little bite of oats from your Fanny pack, stand there while she chews, then face forward and say walk. Repeat that exact same thing 10 times every other day. Until she can walk by your side. Stop and stand. ☀️❤️☀️ 🥕

[@Anonymous.Fron21]

So mine doesn't lead at all he pulls back and drags you, what do I do?

[@ambertracks]

GREAT VIDEO, very valuable , ty GBY

[@sarahluv6228]

I love your animal videos, Charlie is such a sweetheart. 💕

[@BeckysHomestead]

I'm so glad you like them. I love my Charlie boy. ☀️❤️☀️

[@jenihansen7201]

GREAT Lesson ! thank you. I can do this with my Doberman

[@BeckysHomestead]

Haha give it a try. ☀️❤️☀️

[@missfloflowers]

Thats so cool!

[@jenb8258]

Hi Becky! Could you make more videos on training Charlie? I bought a John Mule recently, and would love to watch some tips from someone who's done some training. Have you had herdbound issues with him?

[@BeckysHomestead]

Mules LOVE horses and tend to be buddy sour. You want them to be attached to you and obedient with manners. That is how you handle it. ☀️❤️☀️

[@Gigabitties]

Yay horsie videos!😂😂

[@mssnorg1]

I love this Mule , hes soooo cute

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks ☀️❤️☀️

[@jorgecanales798]

Becky, do you plan on buying another equine?

[@toddwatkins9216]

He is very handsome ❤

[@danielwallengren2564]

How did you train him to be so good with your dogs

[@eaglecamphomesteadswfl9006]

Becky can these tips be applied to young Donkey's, new to the Donkey ownership my 10yr old granddaughter is all about it wants to do buggy and saddle. Thanks for any suggestion Jon

[@BeckysHomestead]

Sure can. I was addressing a specific problem I was having with Charlie and how I fixed it. ☀️❤️☀️

[@TheDeaglan22]

How big is Charlie, height and weight?

[@michelleschweizer9000]

Gorgeous well-behaved mule. He looks a little sore behind.

[@sneka.t442]

oh the puppy just behind you so cute ....wat breed is he??

[@BeckysHomestead]

That is Mario, he is a chiwawa. He comes along on our training walks ☀️❤️☀️

[@sneka.t442]

oh that's soooooo sweet... I really love everything around there

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks ☀️❤️☀️

[@AC-pf1ne]

Can you start training when they are babies to stand still and walk proper?

[@radiowaveguitarist1332]

What you say makes a lot of sense.

[@561candyman]

Great video Becky is kinda 🔥

[@BeckysHomestead]

Hahahaha Sunshine sizzles ☀️❤️☀️

[@juans4001]

My donkey bites the other animala in the farm like goats and sheeps. Any idea to avoid it?

[@BeckysHomestead]

That is how donkeys play. Mine bites and wrestled with my mule. ☀️❤️☀️

[@PAOLELLO]

Hahaha Becky you are so funny

[@BeckysHomestead]

A sense of humor is a must have around here ☀️❤️☀️

[@PAOLELLO]

Becky's Homestead ❤️

[@cr3062]

He's a pretty boy!

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks, I love my mule ☀️❤️☀️

[@radiowaveguitarist1332]

Do you ever feed Charlie carrots or apples?

[@ryanemmanowell9703]

When you want your mule to walk you can use the end of the lead line to swing at his shoulders but like just brush him with it and cluck and he will go and do not let him go behind you

[@sammckenzie9013]

Any type of equine animal (donkey, mule, horse, pony) that pulls on the lead and disrespects you, obviously doesn't respect you and believes that they are the top mare/gelding/stallion. This can be corrected by using natural horsemanship techniques, *no aggression but lots of exercises that have to do with trust and a top tip for that is join ups, they work GREAT* Once a horse trusts you and WANTS to follow you because they know that you can lead them and keep them safe, then they will always either be next to you or behind you. You don't want an equine animal to be behind you too much though because if they spook, they can rear or bolt and end up hurting you. Equine animals are fight or flight animals and a lot of things spook them. Make sure they are next to you so just in case something happens, you can stay safe. Please be a little bit less aggressive with your hand movements when you're using the lead rope and don't yank their heads around. Remember that an equine animal is 1200ibs and if they get upset or mad because you accidently hit them or you scare them, you can get hurt really bad. Be careful with their face, their face is one of the most sensitive parts of a horse's face. Also, your "punishment circle" isn't punishment. It's used to get a horse to focus on you and not what they want to focus on. Horses and Mules don't hate it or dislike it, it happens in the wild with Alpha mares/stallions. They don't circle others but they pin their ears to get them to move and focus on them so that they aren't focused on whatever and the top horse can get them to do what they want. An equine animal pushes to pressure. You don't need to make an equine animal stand perfectly square with all their feet flat because it's not natural (I know nothing in the equine world is necessarily natural) An equine animal usually stops in the wild without being square. It's like a dog sitting perfect and square. It's not natural. Equine Animals stand with at least one foot in a different spot then square usually. Don't yank him or circle him for not being square.

[@flyingcheff]

Um, you mention it, but don't tell us HOW you trained him to "Stand Square". What the heck is standing square? At 7:12, you say "it works soo good". WHAT works so good (you refer to it and then drop the subject).I'd lOVE to know that lesson.

[@sohowsoon6652]

what a darling

[@Sublime_37]

Do you de-flea and tick your dogs? Bc those parasites can lead ti heart worms.

[@colinschmith3638]

Come along hitch

[@lindaclark5911]

He knows youre talking about him lol

[@rhiannon5271]

Comment number 23....early ish 😂

[@oskyboiii2849]

0:29 why did you yank on the lead rope that would have hurt

[@BeckysHomestead]

Your joking, right? Watch the video again, was the mule standing obediently or was he starting to move off. The Proper time to correct is the second they start to ignore you, not when he is dragging me across the yard (with his nose). Some People are wimps and transfer their weakness to the animal. Big animals are not physically weak, they are super strong. Anyone that wants to handle them safely needs to have what it takes to train one or sooner or later they will get hurt badly. ☀️❤️☀️

[@wateredeggs8198]

4th!

[@sneka.t442]

hi hi hi 😘😘😘I'm from india

[@BeckysHomestead]

Hi ☀️❤️☀️

[@GrandmaKarenHasAFarm]

For your safety, don't let him walk behind you. He could run you over or even rear up and land on you with his front hooves. The safe way to lead an equine is to walk by their shoulder.

[@christinamarkham699]

You really shouldn't swing your lead rein if he rered up you would have been in a very venerable position

[@BeckysHomestead]

I never buy a bad natured animal in the first place. Rearing up is very extreme behavior. I choose calm, good natured animals. It makes everything much more enjoyable. ☀️❤️☀️

[@misterhasnainraza]

please you also work out ... i see you over weight :) chao

[@Tsiri09]

A stud chain works wonders to get a horse or mule under control.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Ya, but if you do it right, you don't need a chain. Training is way better than force. ☀️❤️☀️

[@fallingleaves6951]

Those are cruel and unnecessary.

[@michelleschweizer9000]

Gorgeous well-behaved mule. He looks a little sore behind.

[@BeckysHomestead]

That is how a very dominant mule or horse moves. They never move quick and snappy. They almost drag their feet. They obey, but they would much rather be in charge. ☀️❤️☀️