Mule Saddle Training. He tried to Buck!!

[@williamjohnson2315]

Please continue documenting your young mules journey.. he steps out nice, his breeding shows.

[@RussWilson]

Thanks for Watching!! He is going to be a good one!!

[@kathymeley9553]

What a smooth ride. He prances beautifully. He will be such a gentle ride. He seems to really like you.

[@RussWilson]

He's a big baby!! Thanks for watching!!

[@JL_10acres]

Yes it will be fun to watch the process!

[@RussWilson]

Thanks!! I'll do more videos of his training. I want to train him to lay down to mount.

[@lindaarchinal9008]

Enjoyed seeing this- I had a mess of mules in the early 90’s and sure miss them. A beautiful mule for sure.

[@RussWilson]

We love our mules. Thanks for watching!!

[@dougpeterson5257]

Great video, he has a very good temperament. Looks like a great future for the two of you.

[@RussWilson]

If everything goes well he will be my last mule. Thanks for watching!!

[@codyanglin4492]

That is a great job with him you did awesome

[@RussWilson]

Thank You!

[@lonely4wd]

glad to see you are enjoying yourself Russ, you work hard on the ranch with the crops and cattle, and you deserve some time for yourself. happy new year and be careful out there and stay healthy.

[@RussWilson]

Thanks you!!! It is hard but rewarding work on the farm.

[@farmerrod3159]

Great looking mule Russ. It is good to enjoy yourself. A jack of all trades, true farmer. Farmer rod

[@RussWilson]

Thanks 👍

[@kevinswalley5644]

He steps out real nice. Ought to make a real good trail mule.

[@RussWilson]

He's going to be a good one!!

[@christinawilloughby6984]

Different type of video but a good one 👍 keep them coming Thanks for sharing

[@bobbiesmith6469]

You sure have a good way with the animals

[@RussWilson]

Thank You !! I love my animals!!

[@randalb5947]

nice job Russ, that's really great!!

[@RussWilson]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marlinyohn8982]

A mule can do things that a horse can’t. They have more endurance and are more sure footed. A mule won’t go where he doesn’t feel safe. They have a way of thinking for themselves.

[@RussWilson]

You right about the mule. We ride a lot of cross county with them. We get in to a lot of areas I would never take a horse.

[@yoopermann7942]

he sure is a handsome fellow,, looks like he will make a best friend

[@RussWilson]

He's a big baby!! Thanks for watching!!

[@yoopermann7942]

@@RussWilson i always heard that mules are safer to ride than horses as mules wont put themselves in danger, i dont know as i never rode either one

[@T_Humphries]

I was hoping you didn't take a fall on that frosty dirt you were crunching around on. Enjoyed the video Russ

[@RussWilson]

Me to!! Never know what will happen with a young animal!

[@french-canadianfarmer5049]

Looks good. I've always had a interest of working with draft horses but not enough time.

[@RussWilson]

I here you. Time is hard to come by sometimes.

[@DavidMarsh-d1m]

Enjoyed the video I’ve just purchased my first mule a 6yr old John kinda nervous maybe it’s me more than the mule

[@RussWilson]

John mules can be pushy. DOn't let him get away with anything. Check in from time to time let me know how it is going. Thanks for watching.

[@marvinbaier3627]

Thanks again for all your videos! I know what a mule is but why do you want a mule over a horse? We have a donkey she is great and super friendly but not big enough for me to ride but my kids can ride her though. How do you his feet? Are they more of donkey or horse feet? My dad had a mule when he was a kid. He said he rode the mule all over his parents farm.

[@RussWilson]

Great Question!! I have been riding mules for 40 years. The mule gait is smoother than a horse, They have more endurance, Personality is more like a dog than a horse, and less likely to blow up and get you hurt. They are more donkey footed. The angles are steeper and smaller than a horse. We take our mules all over the state of Pennsylvania camping. We look forward to going to elk county and riding with the Elk. I have a video coming out soon on trimming a donkey. Thanks for Watching!!

[@johnphillips2396]

I would like to see him gate when you start training.

[@Caleb-et7js]

What part of pa are you in? Im in slippery Rock i farm for a living crops and cattle. Im interested in owning saddle mules as well.

[@carariela]

He's Beautiful, Mules are an amazing asset in a Human beings life. I have a question with regards to the (Britchen) leather straps on his hind end, they appear to be too snug especially when he finishes extending his back legs while walking? Maybe it prevents him from bucking while he's Training? I feel more comfortable with Trained Mules than Horses... because they're more Trustworthy (smarter/self preservation/not as flighty) once they Trust & connect to their owners. Thank you & any Training would make a good video!!

[@RussWilson]

That's a great question!! The britchen may have been to snug. It took me a while to get it just right. He is the first mule that I used a britchen on. I used cruppers for years. We starting to get into some serious hilly terrain. SO I'm trying to get all the animals switched over. Thanks for Watching!!

[@tobyology3578]

Looks like a broken mule your trying to pass off as green.

[@RussWilson]

Are you familiar with Terry Nichels from OK? He is now retired. If you can get ahold of any of his DVDs, do it; he was one of the best trainers. On day one of a new animal coming into the barn, we start the groundwork. When the groundwork is done right, they should step off as broken. I can't afford just throwing a saddle, getting bucked off, and hurt. I had a good friend who broke horses for a living. He did it cowboy style, throwing the saddle on and riding. Unfortunately, he is no longer with us cause a horse killed him. Thanks For watching!!

[@rafterL78]

@russwilson that means you're doing it right. ☝️ I would take it as a compliment.

[@lauralove6439]

He was a bit fresh at first, nice mule💗

[@stkcattleandhay]

He is a gentleman. Last colt I broke bucked for 2yrs. Keep sharing

[@RussWilson]

Man i hope this guy doesn't buck for two years. At least so far he hasn't really buck hard. LOL

[@RedCowsGreenFields]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks. Good looking fella and he moves well. You’ve got a good one. Best wishes with him!

[@RussWilson]

Thanks

[@big.g.fromohio3546]

Yeah keep the progress of the mule videos coming. Nothing beats sheep skin for a comfortable ride.

[@RussWilson]

Will do! Thanks for watching!!