When a farmer's mule escapes the Amish shoeing barn

Bonnie the mule got away from the barn where she was being shod. She was running wild in a neighboring hay field.

[@kroakie4]

That’s a really nice looking mule. She has pretty markings and coat color.

[@deadazzz]

kroakie4 she also has a dick

[@jonf4457]

@ScreenSlaver Arts he said "I got her"

[@shanemiker5444]

haha blood setter

[@shanemiker5444]

kroakie4 but at the same time he calls him a she maybe trans

[@meganparisroseabraham7055]

@@shanemiker5444 ?

[@506Nancy]

That was some outstanding horsemanship! Notice how calm and in control the 2nd roper who brought her to the trailer was. He put everyone, including the mule at ease. That's the skill of a true to heart cowboy. I certainly hope he trains for a living. He'd be great at it.

[@nitetrane98]

The horse people comments are the very best on KZbin. They act like this is a professional mule catching team and "these guys don't know what they are doing." Of course the bit witches have to chime in and then there are 150 comments about all their bona fides and how long they have been riding, bra size, etc. The My Little Pony crowd shows up to say they should have walked up and gave it hug. I'd bet 99% don't even own a rope, much less ever thrown a loop, but feel qualified to critique. They did get the mule into the trailer.

[@miriammiller5293]

nitetrane98 UES thank you god bless you that is the most important thing the mile was SAFE

[@brettb.3328]

The one voice of reason in the cancerous congregation of horse crazies, it seems I can never go into a roping or rodeo related video’s comment section without some self-proclaimed experts telling everyone that techniques developed over hundreds of years are some how wrong and need to be stopped entirely; absolutely ridiculous... like anyone ever listens to them anyway. All they do is piss everyone off.

[@darianavila3890]

that's a very pretty Mule!

[@rafterktbcattle3022]

There's always that guy who tells everybody what to do to make himself look like he knows what hes doing.

[@equidaes]

Connie Wolf Oh please, you’re not those brainwashed “bits are abuse” people are you?!

[@ASLFrugalMom]

Dakota Goldcloud You’re not the brainwashed “my horse LOVES PAIN” person are you?

[@equidaes]

Jessica Baamonde I own 4 horses and I have about 6+ acers of land, well my family does. What makes YOU think I like pain? I use bits when riding, but I MAKE SURE they are safe and my horses are as well. I bet you’re one of those brainwashed reighley fans. Not ALL bits are abusive, SOME are some aren’t.

[@equidaes]

Jessica Baamonde Since I ride only 2 horses, I only have 2 bridles. Both fit. One is bitless and the other one isn’t. I ride both bitless and with bit. I prefer riding with a bit, but sometimes I ride bitless for fun. Not all bits are harmful and cause pain. The bit I use is horse friendly. I asked before i bought it. So PLEASE think again before saying I like pain.

[@ASLFrugalMom]

Dakota Goldcloud You asked? Who? Your horse or the salesman trying to sell it to you? I guarantee your horse doesn’t enjoy it. Even though the nice salesman said it was “friendly”.

[@joycejudd5109]

somebody didn't want pretty new shoes! :-)

[@miriammiller5293]

Esme and Gracie I have Amish friends they don’t abuse there animals

[@elisecharlotte3359]

Esme and Gracie I agree my pony was abused by Amish and can’t be riding because of the dent in her spine and sores on her ears

[@altofarm1]

Nicely done. And folks, unless you know how to push a rope, you need two ropes to prevent the mule from darting in front of or behind your first horse, tangling the rope and causing a wreck. With two ropes you can walk it in lined out between the two horses just as they did. All was accomplished quietly and efficiently. Even a lap dog pet horse is going to be tanked up and hard to catch if it's loose in a strange place. As you can see when they got it back to the trailer the little mule was quiet and seemed to lead OK. Well done.

[@kathiwardenaar8949]

I saw a lot of good horse and mulemanship. Negative comments are from ignorant ppl. Good to and positioning. I didn't see showing off but good instructions and encouragement. Thank you for the video.

[@mattbryant3047]

They ride a different way, they know different stuff, don't go on throwing hate at them

[@allycookie2009]

The new Red Dead Redemption game looks amazing!!

[@decnijfkris3706]

never saw a mule with that tail

[@shace4586]

Why does everyone hate on this guy? It's his method and seems to be working. I have my methods for rounding up cattle. It's not anyone's place to be telling someone how to farm or herd a mule. 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@casandramunoz4119]

It’s funny how he’s out of breath but he dint run or walk the horse did lmao

[@beverlyarcher3744]

Me playing red dead redemption trying to catch a horse😂😂😂😂

[@robertedward7961]

Mule is the best animal to ride , horse will lay down on you ,mule still going , mule is badass

[@FilmerOfBobcats]

My granddad, a Wyoming cowboy, always told me he much preferred mules to horses for riding. A mule has sense and if you had too much to drink at the barn dance lay across his back and you will get home. They are less prone to running into fences and breaking their necks if they spook. I was on a trail ride with a friend in northern Texas. She was riding a well seasoned cowpony and I was riding Pretty Boy Floyd, her mule. We came up on a gully and surprised a mountain lion eating a rabbit. The lion took off in one direction, and our mounts took off in the opposite direction. But the horse bolted all the 2 miles back to the house in 105F temperatures. My mule bolted a few yards, looked back over his shoulder, saw the threat was gone, and calmly went back to a walk.

[@rachelhammer4548]

What was the point of the second dude roping her. The first one did it fine and the guy that did it the second time couldn’t even get her when he tried the first three times. Also why was he saying so much unnecessary comments? It was fine till the second roper guy jumped in then it all went wrong.....

[@courtneyorn1388]

Soon as he got in there he wanted all the glory when the first guy already had it under control 👌

[@joshuacastillo5258]

Rachel Hammer . L.” Ok

[@rachelhammer4548]

Joshua Castillo what?

[@bigstinkyaviation]

Rachel Hammer maybe the first guy was capable of ponying a mule behind or his horse may have been spooky about it.

[@noirhorse1368]

Nice looking mule. Wonder why she was brought in for shoeing if her basic training is so poor? Needs better handling. Loads well though, and obviously nothing to do with the idiots crowding her. She looked quite familiar and comfortable with the trailer.

[@katie195]

The mule is actually running for his life from the Amish farrier. Have you seen what the Amish do to their animals?

[@armoredwings4182]

KAT Please remember that not all Amish treat their animals like that. I lived near Amish country and they treated their work animals fairly well. There are cruel people, yes, but there's no need to bash an entirety of them just from the actions of a loud few.

[@migueldelgado273]

Little known fact most mature mules can outrun and outlast any horse. A friend of mine lived in Kansas and a neighbor that lived close to him had basically 30 feral horses and 10 mules. When the old man died with the mules and horses the Cowboys rounded up and caught the horses without much trouble the mules on the other hand would jump the fence and head for Nebraska when they pulled up with the horse trailers,it was hilarious it took them four months to catch the mules and then they had to spend a lot of time and money on a trap! After about a month a vet suggested they just shoot the mules which of course went over none to well with the city people that got involved after the story went viral!! I would call him every week and ask him catch the mules yet?? He started getting tired of that question!! Haha

[@saltyheifer6565]

Miguel Delgado lol

[@gracepurewal]

Miguel Delgado , haha lol 😁 !

[@chair362]

i dont think thats because they can out run or last a horse, i think its because they are part donkey and donkeys are assholes....i used to get upset when people called my a jackass, but after a few years ive called him so much worse...things are to damn smart and determined to do what they want.

[@chair362]

also whats the odds you have a link to your story?

[@migueldelgado273]

chair362 it was back in the 80s so I doubt there is a link not on the internet but I was going to google it and see if anyone has ever really proven it but I know some jock ices in Mexico swear that a good young big strong mule can do both. A few mammoth jacks in Mexico bred to thoroughbred mares and the offspring are fast and clever!! This one they caught is small and young not much of a challenge for a horse.

[@rosemariekremer9515]

Such a pretty mule

[@stephanievaughn5597]

This is probably the most action these guys and their ropes have seen in a long time....

[@freddyaltina2737]

What a GORGEOUS mule!!! 👀 👀

[@jobquijada9496]

very good roping of your friend to the mule... he ran very well on that horse. just that you did not need to do that just take the rope off ... more practice for the other

[@yvonneshort681]

Best video yet. I really enjoyed riding with you. When can we go again please?? Stroke here. Never dreamed I’d ride again THANKYOU

[@htx_carlos4766]

Sundenly everybody is a horse roping expert

[@aleishamckinley935]

Beautiful property and im sure she could of been caught up with a calm hand and a grain bucket! But maybe they needed practice. Still I'd love to live here with my horses. Beautiful!

[@bugone2724]

Good video,can't stand the stupid comments tho

[@wee7363]

I WANNA BE A COOOWBOOY BABY 😂😂😂 (Edit) oh yeah and that is a pretty mule

[@atrain910]

Wow....what an amazing skill, well done like you've done that a few thousand times

[@greenshp]

SO much fun! Thanks for filming and posting this! She's a pretty little thing..

[@itzallisonbitchez6851]

Great work

[@shanelamell2229]

Good job and thanks for sharing. Have a nice day.

[@bargreiner]

Fast mule, really liked the way you handled your rope with that mule.

[@chair362]

what exactly did they do that was so dumb? and what should they have done?...looks to me they caught it and loaded it pretty damn easy and quick

[@kezran4976]

Self-proclaimed experts just want something to complain about

[@jasonkuepfer9640]

Just my opinion but the first guy had the mule roped ...at that point they could have let everything calm down and relax ...there was no need to chase the mule down and throw another rope...then straight back and load it on the trailer ....so much rope around vehicles ...it could have gotten messy ...the mule was pretty easy to handle and a good thing....just my opinion :)

[@myau5616]

They shouldn’t have run after it and the guy videoing was telling everyone what to do and playing boss

[@moththecloth4295]

You don’t chase a spooked animal

[@greenshp]

Yep.

[@kikaequestrian1386]

I am glad you caught the mule. :) But if she is socialized,or knows you,why didnt you just try by walking towards her,and not chase her with horses,putting more pressure at her end?No hate,just asking..Or guiding her with horses back?(i personally i do not like roping,it stresses the animal ,and it can get hurt)

[@1moyard]

That was a great vid on what not to do

[@ThePrincessHorseHerd]

Tim Ditmore psh

[@Darin-USMCB--]

Horse Girl pshhhh...

[@iconicboi8710]

Tim Ditmore lol ikr

[@chair362]

explain

[@Saartje05]

Yeah, my reaction too. Why chase that poor animal like that?

[@calvinurbanek1239]

Watch the rest of the guys videos !!!!!! They have watched to many cowboy movies 😂😂😂 goof troop

[@plantsbatsandcats]

LOL, why the rope? You could‘ve just drove her back in with how many people where there. Unless that mule hasn’t been handled properly which is what it looks like. Mule looks really nice though. She seems really upset though, however I do like that you went slow with her while taking her into the trailer. Very nice. No hitting or scaring her into the trailer, just old fashioned pressure.

[@chamarystigers8731]

I like mule nice color and training mule

[@Nateclrk]

probably the only person vouching for its escape.. Self preservation Y'all 😂

[@yaycommit]

I love the mules tail

[@erika7674]

Fascinating - especially for an English person! You do things differently over there!

[@rssfaith7901]

Boy I absolutely love your accent!!!

[@rebeccariel2872]

Nice lope on that mule -- and well done calmly catching a canny rascal who isn't in the mood to "play nice" with the farrier.

[@Tyler-wu7jx]

You could just reason with the mule over a cup of coffee and see whats getting at him

[@pearlobrien2274]

Yipeeee! And a good time was had by all. ☺

[@bkny6767]

I love the color of this guys horse

[@njessica851]

Great work!!

[@pabang5857]

I saw all your video's..its soo amasing, nice greetings from thailand, a german to live there

[@rebeccamoore8364]

If I lived with the Amish I would try to escape as well!! Damn animal abusers!!

[@ExoticRedbull]

Connie Wolf true

[@recoveringsoul755]

This mule doesn't want shoes. I don't blame her. Horses don't need shoes or metal bits in their mouths.

[@rusty2998]

This comment is against Amish people, very inappropriate.

[@labrakadabra9026]

Totally agree!

[@imythicalbear]

Recovering Soul While barefooting is considered the idea for horses, there are times when shoes are necessary. Horses that pull abnormal amounts of weight require shoes to prevent their hoofs from wearing down. Shoes are often used to protect racing horses that have weak hoof or leg muscles. They are also used to give horses extra traction in the snow and ice. Plus, overgrown and cracked hooves are very bad and can kill the horse due to infection.

[@GRAARAAFAFFA]

the voice is just how I imagined

[@GoodRedBlackRatio]

That was some SMOOOOOTH video at a gallop!!

[@MBrusaZappellini]

Why make the mule more nervous and agitated? She needs time to relax, understand that people aren’t going to hurt her. At leastShe needed to walk back to the barn after she’d been roped.made no sense to canter back and rush to contain her. A little patience and calm goes a long way when dealing with a nervous/frightened equine.

[@bambilegacy1221]

when the mules stopped you could have gotten off and walked up to it instead of trying to rope it again and scare it even more, she knew she was caught, no point in roping her again

[@jessicahawkins6130]

That was awesome to watch! That mule is a fast one!

[@kerrymulholland1249]

Omg she’s not a wild beast that’s gonna turn on you! All that for a loose mule?! Ridiculous!

[@kymberlyp4056]

I knew before I even made it to the comment section, there would be a firestorm of negative statements. 🙄

[@MelodyJasper333]

Ya they dont understand probably bunch of city kids sitting on the couch xD but everyone can have a opinion ig

[@FranklyFranky]

What great work between horse and rider

[@oalaniso8875]

Good job catching that mule! It was pretty cool seeing this video

[@jameswhite3843]

Love your horse, very smart, isn't it.

[@baskervillebee6097]

Bonnie's Big Adventure Good sensible horse

[@Baby-Ghoul444]

shes super cute!

[@Clare0724]

beautiful mule

[@jpeventing9681]

that was interesting, and instructions on what NOT to do.

[@glenncountry]

Nice vid. I really dont understand roping it with the 2nd rope though? It was already caught.

[@pascalefaux9863]

glenncountry. "I just have to be the center of attention" syndrome.

[@BlueRidgeMtns100]

I was wondering if there was a law against dismounting. :) Once she is roped, somebody could have dismounted, walked to her, fashioned a halter real fast (plenty of rope) and ponied her back to the barn. Whatever. They did catch her. (She can't be "wild" as they had her there to be shod.)

[@turkeytalk125]

What people don’t understand is a mule is built to pull horses are built to ride a mule can out pull a horse so having a second horse holding the mule is the best option and it keeps the mule from running in a circle

[@Byrd4110]

The guy videoing is terrible, he trying to show off and scaring the mule even more.

[@rusty2998]

He was just trying to flank, it's a good technique.

[@greenshp]

You're obviously a city boy.

[@meeposheepo9302]

It’s a technique, trying to flank the animal to get closer and at a easier roping point.

[@emmamiles52]

No us cowboy and cowgirls do that to actually get them not to scare them you are a city person so I wouldn't expect you to know that look up roaping reodo

[@emmamiles52]

@@greenshp finally someone smart

[@nonnono2819]

Well done! I thought you were going for her hind legs and was about to freak out. Lol

[@kyndalls.9875]

non nono naw he just can’t rope

[@reginaclement6914]

God Job, Great horse

[@clemmiller6464]

Cool heads and common sense....nice job.

[@MoonShadowRayne]

clem miller I seen no common sense. These people no little about animals.

[@Shadeskast]

Mules yikes!!! Nice catch.

[@philiplawler4236]

I feel like this was staged...

[@rosemarycarter2415]

This was great! I loved the chase. Nice how you all handled the mule. I'm from Indiana.

[@brettmarshall4626]

Dumbest thing I have ever seen.

[@MoonShadowRayne]

Dumbest way to handle horses and mules

[@dennism5565]

just a personal observation, here, but it seems like this rider likes to reenact scenes from Gunsmoke

[@bqgin]

I love that tail

[@gsplover2037]

You have a good horse..

[@2_lights464]

Why is he breathing hard?? He isn’t the one that’s running 💀💀💀🤦‍♀️😂

[@Shadow-kq4yc]

riding is hard work, especially western style

[@myra638]

Have you ridden a horse before? At a fast enough speed to catch a mule? There’s a lot of movement happening from the way a horse runs. The guy on the horse will be moving up and down and back and forth. He’s also raising his arm up to throw the rope. It’s hard work.

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

Good job, and everybody got some exercise too!

[@dogmom7698]

Another mule smarter than a human

[@caralynkibiloski4334]

Go go go yaaaaaa! Love it

[@gipsiesrealm]

One was probably enough but I’m always surprised on how fast those mules can move

[@kimsutube11]

Run Muley run! Don’t kid yourself - that mule is running for his life from his Amish owner. He wants NO PART of Amish life.

[@indiitolsen]

OMG, is she wild, mad, unbroken or what? The guy on the camera doing all the talking was making it out to be harder than it really could have been. I'm an Aussie, even with our horses that are ridden and see man only once a year are not chased, pulled, yanked, flapped or yapped at like this poor mule was! If it was a competition for the most brains the mule would win hands down!!!!

[@luismachado4081]

QE LINDA BURA TUBIANA

[@juanasanelli6831]

Felicitaciones por la maña de poner la cámara para hacernos ver una corrida y una enlazada de la mula Me diverti muucho

[@shookie1211]

Sure would save everybody’s time if the owner taught this mule how to connect up. Then you wont have to worry about catching her.

[@MelodyJasper333]

I agree but some people dont have time or know how cuz my parents have a wild mule they didnt have time to work with

[@die4cayla]

Poor mule. Let it be itself and run wild😭💞

[@lottepepplinkhuizen9220]

Seriously? Run wild? If would die out there. And it's also in someone else's field

[@A_Hungry_hippo]

Im the mule when it comes to shoe shopping

[@amayabean6551]

Now I want a mule 😂😂☺️😂

[@labrakadabra9026]

I don’t blame the mule for trying to escape most Amish people treat their animals like shit! Never buy a puppy from these kind of people either it’s not that your being racist it’s the fact that these people don’t care for their animals most of the time.

[@kyndalls.9875]

Labrador Paradise My obsession with labs oh ya as if. I know several Amish people, it appears to be a very popular mith that Amish abuse their animals. These animals are their partners, they need them to make a living. To train a horse it might not be as gentle as what you people like but it’s not abuse, they stick a saddle on and ride the horse until it stops bucking and knows who’s boss, from their they train it to do things and they do reward the animal when it does things correct.

[@labrakadabra9026]

Well it's true they don't treat their animals good it's proven so many puppy mills hidden!

[@kyndalls.9875]

Labrador Paradise Oh, well I guess anyone breeding and selling puppies without a permit is an abuser! Just because they are doing it illegally doesn’t mean it’s abuse, it means they aren’t spending $300 to get a permit. These people make a living with their animals so they are going to treat them very well. The dogs are pets, just like with anyone else, they are also security and bark when someone shows up.

[@labrakadabra9026]

Ok well I’m certainly not buying no more puppies from them. The poor momma dogs go through hell.

[@kyndalls.9875]

Labrador Paradise they do not! How is it hell! The dogs get fed and treated like anyone treats their pet dogs. The kids absolutely adore the puppies and dogs and they get a lot of attention and love

[@FatFrogs]

RDR 2 looks amazing in 4K!

[@Mr.frag-out]

This dudes breathing all heavy and the horse is going all the running lol. Just kidding God job men

[@109367]

Good looking mule, needs more socialization from what I can tell from this short video, she may not have run off in the first place lol

[@rodentraiser3995]

Mules are not puppies. And any animal will run off if it's startled by something.

[@michellecaudle9413]

It is possible they got the mule shortly before this video, but yes she does need to be socialized properly.

[@avacadotoast2430]

She has a dick.

[@brooksequine7621]

How Many Times Do You Need To Say , " Hang on ? "

[@robynj.garrett2306]

Dang that Mule can RUNNNN!!!

[@lesliedoney1]

The mule looks young. She probably had no one to mess with her feet. Think logically people, someone probably previously spooked her. The guy being a showoff didnt help and that could have been a 2 person operation, but otherwise I see nothong wrong.

[@sweetheartokay69]

Don‘t ignore the puppy mill in the back guys what a shame

[@MichalaOliver]

I'm floored about the amount of stupidity this video contained!

[@takingu2skoo]

Michala Thomas explain what you would have done different ...

[@MichalaOliver]

I could sit here and tell you 100 different things on how I could have done it differently; but I don’t have the time to run my mouth like this want-to-be does in his videos. If you obviously can’t see that this man is ACTING like a big rough and tough know it all “cowboy” I feel sorry for you.

[@Aaanilorac]

Michala Thomas you can’t explain one thing, there’s nothing wrong with this video, they are just retrieving a runaway mule. You’re just pissed about the “attitude” that this guy has

[@MichalaOliver]

Anilorac Ok since y’all are dying for an example. He acts like those full grown men don’t know how to rope he is sitting there reprimanding them and telling them what to do how to do it like they are a bunch of children! According to the video he wasn’t even the one that roped the mule! He is too busy running his mouth in the back. The other guys did what they needed to do and got the job done! Then he wants to “take over” and act like a big bad “cowboy” ha! He is a joke! It’s called keep your mouth shut; speak if you have too and get the job done. A mule got away... it’s not a rodeo!

[@wetbreadss3200]

An other stupid commentary

[@cornerofthebarn4706]

I hate when these commenters always hate on ppl!! Like seriously?!?! Can you do better on an unexpected mule chase?!?!?! No? Thought so... I know i cant. That mule didnt wanna be caught so she was bein difficult, id say he did pretty good! And he was the one recording so thats why he was so loud. How do you know the other guys weren't in a conversation with him?! Were you there?? Nah dont think sooo... So next time keep ur hate comments... To yo self! Oh and one more thing... If ya think ya could do better... Let me know Adios to y'all

[@hilarysamuels6453]

Despite the caution addressed whilst handling the mule he seemed like a lovely calm pussy cat to me.

[@barbara5912]

Great roping!

[@rodentraiser3995]

The point of catching any animal that gets loose is to catch it as quickly and humanely as you can BEFORE they run out into a road and collide with a vehicle. If you try to walk down that mule, you're going to be out there all night and about 5 miles behind it. And animals that are loose and scared don't always come for grain, tame or not. These guys did OK.