Discover how to communicate with your mule or donkey and get results! Learn techniques to build trust and get results — and enjoy yourself every step of the way. Training from Steve Edwards to keep you moving forward.
You’ve heard of kill pens, but you may not know why they’re so dangerous. Kill pens are usually filled with mules and donkey rescues that are claimed from the wild, untrained, and have behavioral issues.
You’ll find mules for sale everywhere. Learn how to spot a quality animal that will make owning a mule enjoyable, not a frustration or problem.
The saddle, britchen, breast collar, cinches, bit, bridle — it all works together. Make your list of essential tack you need in addition to a saddle designed to fit your mule. Comfort comes down to doing everything right.
Learning to communicate cleanly and crisply with your mule or donkey through your hands, a lead rope, and a rope halter is called Ground Foundation Training.
A common question we get at Queen Valley Mule Ranch is when can a young mule be ridden or used for packing and driving? It’s exciting to break a mule, but how do you know when to start?
Let’s talk about how to measure your mule or donkey for the correct bit size.
What we’re going to do is take the mule and we’re gonna rub on him a little bit. We’re going to rub on the gums a little bit and then on the other side.
