Mulemanship Series Episode 03: “What is Mulemanship”

[@mikewyd53]

I acquired a jenny mule, very cheap, because of her bad reputation. She was hard to handle, very accomplished escape artist, and would not tolerate a rider. I worked with her for under a year and discovered all of her problems were from the treatment she received from her previous owner. He was a wannabe "bronc buster" that thought spurs, whips and kicking animals in the belly were acceptable training aids. Once I convinced Daisy that I would not hurt her, did not demand that she accept a rider and respected and trusted her, she became the best trail partner I ever had. I could turn her loose anywhere, and she would come running whenever I called. Loved that mule.

[@LucyHeartfiliaasdfghj]

Thank you for the informitive video! Mules are (sadly) kind of a rarity over here in germany so I struggle to get much information on them. In my childhood I was on horse ranches over the holidays a lot, but one time it was a ranch that also had mules and I couldn't get them out of my head ever since. Sadly the place is quite far so I can't regularly visit. I hope that one day I can fulfill my dream of having a relationship with a mule, whether I ride it or learn to drive it with a carriage.

[@tobefish180]

Points well taken, greatly condensed but all true. Very helpful that you are sharing your knowledge this way.

[@michaelpontiac7467]

You help mules with people problems.

[@cherrybarb4651]

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[@PimpolloMorales]

Beautiful couple and a wonderful well of information! Hope you're having a wonderful day

[@JeanieLarson]

Very informative series! Has helped me better understand my mule. Thank you!

[@wyodino6245]

Just subbed and have enjoyed the information you have presented.

[@sue7777]

So very interesting info about learning to live with your mule. Thanks for placing the responsibility for the health and happiness of the mule squarely where it belongs...on the human!! I certainly hope the people who really need to hear this message will hear it loud and clear. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@dont4143]

Tell it to the darn democrats.

[@lizzdoublez1128]

Bwahahahaa!! 4:02 is SOOO TRUE!! 🤣🤣😂😂😂 Its the same with dogs, too!

[@dogmom7698]

I loved this too. It made me LOL. It is SO very true. I love this guy❤️

[@PahaPoniesSpanishMustangs]

I first learned to work with horses from a mule breaker from ww2. I now exclusively work with the old Spanish Mustangs....so applicable

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Great video. Your wife is beautiful.

[@dogmom7698]

I LOVE your message. Everything you say is so spot on. People think that mules are just work animals and don’t need to have any groundwork. Some trainers are too rough with them, unnecessarily, and I think the mule learns to resent working FOR you. My question is this: there is a well know trainer that wants people to place the rope halter or his signature come along rope on the soft part of the mule’s nose, two fingers above the nostril and jerk/yank on it to get the point across...do you think this is beneficial placement or do you believe the best placement is on the boney part of the nose as the halter is designed to be used?

[@mulatier]

You have to have the mules attention, some come around much easer than others, but before any learning takes place they have to be focused on you.

[@impunitythebagpuss]

The hardest part of training a mule is you realizing it is NOT a horse and will not react the same way you're expecting!

[@rastus666]

A mule is a real thinking animal.

[@debbieroth4463]

I have a 13 han 9 yro one eye mule John. He is afraid of nothing except humans. He like me and I believe he trust me. How do I build a better trust and bond with him.

[@Tashishi0]

Does knowing some horsemanship help when working with mules, or is it a case of having to unlearn a lot to get it right for mules?

[@mulatier]

Tashishi good question! About 1/3 to 1/2 of what you typically know about a horse will apply the the mule.

[@Tashishi0]

@@mulatier Thank you : )

[@Paelorian]

@@mulatier What about the other way around? Will good mulemanship translate into good horsemanship without much effort?

[@rastus666]

@@mulatierIs that because the mule has the ability to learn 2 to 3 times as much as the horse.

[@stevenrickett4333]

Teach a mule; 15 minutes. Teach a person; half a day. Hmmm. Interesting.

[@kevinwilson381]

Can you used Bosal hackamore on a mules

[@mulatier]

Kevin Wilson yes of course.

[@karenr67]

Can gaited mule pull a cart/ small wagon?

[@mulatier]

Sure

[@lorireese8937]

Do you have an email address where I can ask you about the rope halters you use?

[@mulatier]

[e-mail]

[@mulatier]

[e-mail]

[@matthewsmith9423]

Great series. Cheers

[@merlin4real]

Where do I find these mules doomed for slaughter? Sounds like the perfect place to shop for a new friend.

[@MoparOrNoCar-vm5ul]

I found one in a local kill pen. They actually have a facebook page. Try searching keywords on social media, I'm sure there are plenty nationwide. Side note, I am a first time mule owner. Have kept horses for 30+ years but a mule truly does think differently. I suspect my little guy was abused and it has taken me considerable time just to get him to trust me doing simple things. Haltering, attaching a lead rope and leading him. We're learning from each other. His gift to me is patience and mine to him is the ability to trust that humans aren't all bad. Good luck in your search.

[@deltaskyhawk]

Why was your wife in the video? She didn't say anything!

[@rastus666]

Arm candy.

[@Jim.Thunda]

No input from your wife? Is she just for decorating? I value your experience with mules but your wife is the greater asset as she also has the same experience.