3 Things to Look for in a Mule & Donkey

Most folks don’t go wrong when they buy a mule or donkey because they picked a bad animal. They go wrong because they didn’t know what they were looking at.

Have you ever brought one home that looked right in the sale pen and turned out to be a whole different animal a month later? Have you ever wondered whether a problem you’re fighting is something you can train through or something that was built in from the start? Are you shopping right now and afraid of spending good money on somebody else’s trouble?

Folks, here’s the honest truth: a pretty color and a good price won’t tell you much. Before you load one in the trailer, there are three things that matter more than anything else, and if you learn to read them, you’ll know what you’re bringing home and what it’s going to take to make that animal a partner.

In this live webinar, Steve Edwards of Queen Valley Mule Ranch will walk you through the three things he looks at in every mule and donkey:

Disposition. You’ll learn how to read the mind and temperament of the animal in front of you, so you can tell the difference between a mule that’s thinking and one that’s going to fight you every step.

Conformation. You’ll learn what a sound build looks like on a long-eared animal, and why it affects how that mule carries a saddle, travels down the trail, and holds up over the years.

Foundation. You’ll learn how to tell what training an animal really has, what it’s missing, and what you’ll need to build before you ever swing a leg over.

Whether you’re buying your first mule, adding a donkey to the place, or trying to understand the one already standing in your pen, this hour will help you look with better eyes. Bring your questions, bring your spouse or riding partner, and bring whoever helps you make these decisions.

You don’t have to be an expert to pick a good one; you just need to know what to look for. Save your seat, and we’ll see you on the 21st.