STANDING STILL WHILE MOUNTING - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH
STANDING STILL WHILE MOUNTING - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCHIt starts with good nutrition and being fed on schedule to reduce anxiety.Ground training is essential, using a logical approach.Begin mounting in the Round Pen first - using a mounting block.Desensitize your mule with gentle strokes to the body to learn his sensitive areas. Start with a mounting block to eliminate pulling on the saddle.Have an assistant work with you for safety reasons. Sit quietly for a minute before walking on after mounting.Train your mule to understand the command "WHOA."Train your mule to understand the command "STAND" when you are ready to mount him. Use the reward system to let him know he is doing well. Balance your weight when stepping up into the saddle and stepping down.English riders - remove both feet from stirrups when dismounting.Western riders position their foot in the left stirrup to eliminate getting hung up. Ride in a saddle that is comfortable for your mule and a proper fit for you the rider. This will eliminate potential hazards.Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com www.MuleTalk.Net Meredith Hodges Interviews: www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/
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DO MULES NEED TO BE SHOD? MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH
DO MULES NEED TO BE SHOD? MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCHTake into consideration where you will ride your mule.Terrian - rocky - mud - sand - grass - mountain trails - prairie.Mules inherit their hooves through their genes. Climate and weather greatly affect the condition of your mule's feet.Hoof products - are often overused. Stress rings and what they mean.Your mule's diet is important to producing healthy hooves.Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com www.MuleTalk.Net Meredith Hodges Interviews: www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/
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SO YOU THINK YOU WANT A MULE? MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH
So You Think You Want a Mule? Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three RanchWhere to buy a mule for you?What kind of experience do you have as a rider?What are your character traits? Learn how to select the right mule for you. Talk to experienced mule people to assist you.Learn how to evaluate the animal you are looking at.Have a vet and a farrier do exams on the mule.The option of asking for a trial period with the mule. Drawing up a contract when hiring a trainer. How To Buy A Mule & Not Get Screwed - a good book to have is available at Amazon Prime. Paperpack and instant download - How To Buy A Mule & Not Get Screwed: Roberts, Cindy K: 9781546414070: Amazon.com: BooksMule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com www.MuleTalk.Net Meredith Hodges Interviews: www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/
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DISASTER AND THE EFFECTS OF TRAINING - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH
Disaster and the Effects of Training - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three RanchWhen disaster strikes, do you have a plan? Will your mules respond to your leadership skills? Will you be anxious or calm in your thinking? Is your barn safe for unpredictable weather conditions? What is your commitment level regarding bringing your mules into safety?Meredith provides solutions for your mules' safety in your barn and paddock construction.Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com www.MuleTalk.Net Meredith Hodges Interviews: www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/
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GOAT CHEESE THE MULE- UPDATED 11/13/25
GOAT CHEESE IS A RESCUE MULE - THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS TO MULES THAT ARE NEGLECTED IN HIS TRAINING AND NOT RECEIVING THE RIGHT TRAINING TO ADDRESS HIS BAD BEHAVIOR THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO HIS HANDLER. Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com www.MuleTalk.Net Meredith Hodges Interviews: www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/
About MULE TALK! THE PODCAST ABOUT MULES, MULE TRAINING, AND THE MULE INDUSTRY.
A published author with a lifetime experience of riding, and working with horses since early childhood, Cindy K Roberts hosts the award-winning podcast, Mule Talk about mules and donkeys. Interviews cover care and handling of, mule and donkey events, anything mule and donkey! Cindy interviews mule owners, mule handlers, representatives of mule and donkey ranches, veterinarians, farriers, sellers, and promoters of donkeys and mules. Cindy K. Roberts began working with mules in 1985 and is a contributing feature writer in several equine magazines.In 2024, Meredith Hodges of the Lucky Three Ranch teamed up with Cindy K Roberts on Mule Talk. Together, they provide educational and entertaining content about mules and the mule industry. Cindy also interviews mule trainers making a difference in the mule industry. Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production.
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