How to Tell If A Mule Is Trained and What to Look for When Buying

[@LisaHouserman]

What we've been doing as first time mule owners who were lifelong horse/pony people, is to pretend that Stanley knows NOTHING. This has been my method. He allegedly did this and that when we got him and actually he DID do many of the things as advertised. However, he did this with the previous owners. After following this channel and doing as much research as possible, I've learned to start with the very basics. Thank you so much for giving us this information so we don't feel like failures with our long eared friends! The little donkeys in my care knew not one thing when I met them last spring. They were unapproachable. They are now doing wonderfully with the foundation training. The smallest one, "Hee," is eager to please and is going to make a wonderful companion/worker/pet/part of the family. Sorry to go on!! Thanks again.

[@muleranch]

Love hearing from you Lisa!

[@LisaHouserman]

@@muleranch You bet! Thanks for reading my "novels" I oft' write!!

[@anneterry3660]

Americans and animals. Mia Lykke Nielson of the channel When Horses Chose is now bringing not only the technique of leadership, but the mechanics. Leadership training takes a lot of time. Intimidation may create submissiveness but that is not respect which comes with trust. Ms Nielson has worked with mules and donkeys, she has three years of continuous observation of Western range wild horse herds. Ms Nielson's videos now have her saving mustangs in New Mexico. Her training methodology is free on the videos When Horse Choose

[@The.Good.Place.]

​@@anneterry3660Where at? KZbin or another site? I don't really care for all of the videos treating mules like sentient machines. You are not entitled to their work, so allow them to want it, like most mules do. Disregarding how they feel about doing something is not a good way

[@FilmerOfBobcats]

Thank you so much for the great advice. It helps a lot to know exactly what to look for and exactly what to request to see the mule do.

[@muleranch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lewie7820]

Steve is the smartest mule man alive.you can tell he loves mules and knows mules.

[@manuelpinzon9854]

You are Amazing, keep teaching please !

[@rogerramjet7567]

Great info. Thanks so very very much. Very helpful !! 😀

[@muleranch]

You got it Roger! Appreciate having you watch... 👍❤️🤠

[@donaldturner5124]

That is a beautiful mule.

[@muleranch]

Thanks for watching Donald! Agreed. 👍🤠❤️

[@cindyradtke6534]

Wow! Good information!!

[@muleranch]

Thank you, Cindy! Really appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@johnberry1107]

Steve and Stevie (Berks County PA) could trade stories. Mules Rule!

[@muleranch]

Stories all day long! Thanks John! 👍🤠❤️

[@FreedomKat]

So much knowledge! Love it/. Mules are awesome!

[@muleranch]

Thanks so much for watching! Really appreciate it. 👍🤠❤️

[@craigwulkan8300]

Great advice. Thanks

[@muleranch]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Craig!

[@StudentOfTheHorseAndMule]

I was in the makeover. Do you have a the clip of me amd Brenda being interviewed? I'd love it to show family

[@muleranch]

Where was that filmed at? - Dave

[@Michaeldpress14]

Throwing shade at broncs and Donks 😂

[@muleranch]

🤣

[@randybutler4772]

Thank you for sharing.🐴

[@muleranch]

Thank you! 🤠👍❤️

[@wildedibles819]

Great information

[@muleranch]

Appreciate it. Thanks for watching! 🤠👍

[@debbieroth4463]

I just got a mule with one eye. He is not trained but has a ok foundation. He very nervous on the side with no eye how would I work with that??

[@muleranch]

Hi Debbie, Dave here! So glad you found us. I have someone I want to connect you with. She has a one eyed mule and has had much success with his foundation training. Would you email me at [e-mail] and I'll ask her if she is okay being put in touch with you.

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

That’s a beautiful mule there

[@muleranch]

Thanks Tsunami! ❤️🤠👍

[@TSUNAMI-MAMI]

@@muleranchwhat’s her name? She’s a gorgeous lady!

[@chevelle68100]

My donkeys have me perfectly trained. They do nothing. They eat all day and I pet and give them treats. If I want one to pull a cart or give a ride, they are planted like a mighty oak. They say you have to be smarter than the donkey. I’m not!

[@muleranch]

Hi there! We will talk about this during our May 11 program! Thanks for watching.

[@Amanda-yf7vj]

I hear you there!!! My donks do absolutely nothing but eat and get loves!!

[@destinhook3826]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Imhim56888]

If he knows about your space or not and how sft he is

[@muleranch]

Thanks for watching Dalton!

[@ut1004bp]

That's a beautiful Mule.. but Riding in traffic and round pen riding etc is an exercise in training... its good stuff, time well spent

[@muleranch]

This clinic was a lot of fun! Thanks for watching UT! 👍🤠❤️

[@redshorse]

Wise words pilgrim.

[@muleranch]

Thanks redshorse

[@TeutobergForestryService]

I want a mule now but it better side pass

[@muleranch]

I like your thinking! 👍🤠❤️

[@jimmy2060]

why play twenty questions, make your point

[@muleranch]

That's what fast forward is for :-) Thanks for watching Jimmy.

[@nazmivisoka7710]

Namazi iakshamit

[@muleranch]

Thanks for watching!

[@anthonyoliver6023]

I’ll stick to horses.

[@muleranch]

Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@conniewolf7300]

This guy makes good saddles but is not recognized as a good mule trainer in the "bizness"!

[@muleranch]

Hi Connie, just doing what we can to share what has worked for us. Blessings. 👍🤠❤️