Pierce College
6201 Winnetka Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91371
602-999-6853
MULE
TRAINER PROGRAM
Pierce College (one of nine campuses of the Los
Angeles Community College
District) is located on a 400-acre farm site in
Woodland Hills, California.
Pierce has a long history of offering agricultural
and equine science
programs. In the summer of 2004, the college began
offering a Certified
Mule Trainer's Program taught by Steve Edwards,
renowned mule and people
trainer.
More information: Steve Edwards 602-999-6853
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Pierce College Mule
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The Mule Trainer
Program combines classroom work and hands-on
experience in Pierce's equestrian facilities.
680 Basic Mule Principles (2)
Lecture 2 hours.
(formerly Equine Science 99A)
It is highly recommended for safety reasons that students have completed a course in basic equitation before enrolling in this course.
Schooling and training of mules for riding and utility purposes. Emphasis will be placed on controlling and conditioning the mule in a manner safe for students and mule.
681 Advanced Mule Handling (2)
Lecture 2 hours.
(formerly Equine Science 99B)
Prerequisite: Equine Science 680.
Prepares the trainer to train for event work, packing and driving.
685A Fundamentals of Mule Driving
Lecture 2 hours.
Prerequisite:
This class covers the basics of driving mules including: driving foundation-preparing your mule for driving, harness parts and their functions, handling the lines, starting your mule in harness, driving your mule for the first time.
685B Farrier Practices for Mules
Lecture 2 hours.
Prerequisite:
685C Health, Care & Grooming
Lecture 2 hours.
Prerequisite:
685D Packing Loading Hitches
Lecture 2 hours.
Prerequisite:
685E Diagnosing and Treating Mule Injuries and Diseases
Lecture 2 hours.
Prerequisite:
685F Theory vs. Practice in Mule Training
Lecture 2 hours.
Prerequisite: