MULE TALK! THE PODCAST ABOUT MULES, MULE TRAINING, AND THE MULE INDUSTRY.

MULETALK PODCAST – GETTING DOWN WITH MINIS, PART 1

MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH 

·         How to earn their trust at their level

·         Approaching your mini in a non-threatening way

·         Haltering and leading your mini

·         Lunging your minis 

·         Keep your lessons short and fun!

·         How to introduce objects & obstacles to your mini

·         Ground Driving your mini

·         The do's and don&apos...

MAINTENANCE & GROOMING WITH MULES & DONKEYS - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH 

·         Use grooming tools that are comfortable for your mules and

          donkeys

·         Expensive horse/equine grooming tools are not all necessary

          to keep in your tack room or trailer

·         Insect control around the barn - what really works

·         If showing: when to body clip your mule and how to body

          clip

·     ...

MULETALK PODCAST – A BIT ABOUT COMMUNICATION – ACHIEVING BALANCE & HARMONY

MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• Different types of bits and the metals used to develop in

          equine bits

·         Snaffle bits and the different types that are recommended to

          use on your mule or donkey 

·         Curb/leverage bits used in Western riding

·         The difference between a curb bit and a snaffle bit 

·         Bridl...

MULETALK PODCAST – BENEFITS OF POSTURAL CORE STRENGTH TRAINING

MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

·         Discover what happens to your mule(s) when trained for

          Postural Core Strength

·         Using the Elbow Pull

·         How to make the Elbow Pull for your mule

·         The benefits of the Hourglass Pattern - simple and easy to

          do! 

·         The benefits of implementing these techniques into your

          train...

RIDING SIDE SADDLE (ASIDE) - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH 

·         Belle Star rode side saddle!

·         How to achieve position and security when riding in a side saddle 

·         Learn the three types of side saddles and what they offer

·         Learn the proper attire when riding aside

·         Men do ride Side Saddle!

·         Shows/classes that offer side saddle

·         Proper bits to use when showing in side saddle

· ...

Leverage Versus Abuse - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch 

• Learn the proper use of restraints.
• Chains are severe and can injure the nasal cartilage or the incisive bones when abrupt pressure is applied.
• Learn how to use the lead rope for a "Quick Twist."
• Old-time twitches can do great damage to the equine's sensitive upper lip. 
• Selecting the correct hobbles for the task at hand. 
• Sedation and tranquilizers can be ve...

DRIVING WITH MULES & DONKEYS - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

·         How to properly train your mule or donkey for driving

·         Carts, carriages and wagons

·         Selecting the right harness for your driving activity

·         Ground driving and what it means to your animal

·         Be patient during the training process

·         How to build confidence in your animal to drive safely

·         Not all animals make go...

MULETALK PODCAST – JUMPING WITH MULES & DONKEYS

MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

·         Properly prep your mule or donkey for jumping under saddle

·         Work with ground rails

·         Discussion on Full Seat, 2-point, and 3-point positions while in the saddle

·         Stadium Jumping

·         Katy Wetteland & Mjolnir – Mules accepted U.S.E.F.Hunter/Jumper Division 

·         Eventing/Cross Country/Rating your speed

· ...

MULETALK PODCAST: BREEDING FOR QUALITY MULES – PART 1

MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• What are your breeding goals?

• Focus on the temperament of the jack and the mare 

• Essentials you will need when delivery is near

• What to expect 

• Being organized and prepared

• Documenting your breeding program

• What to do in emergencies and more!

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MULETALK PODCAST: BREEDING FOR QUALITY MULES – PART 1

MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• What are your breeding goals?

• Focus on the temperament of the jack and the mare 

• Essentials you will need when delivery is near

• What to expect 

• Being organized and prepared

• Documenting your breeding program

• What to do in emergencies and more!

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MULETALK PODCAST DONKEYS AS LIVESTOCK GUARDIANS

MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• Learn how to manage jacks  

• How to work with your Longears to establish boundaries

• Donkeys don't make good “pets” 

• How to Protect Yourself from Aggressive Donkey Behavior 

• Never turn your back on a jack or jenny donkey with foals

• Using herd dogs to protect your animals and more!!!

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MULETALK PODCAST – MULES & DONKEYS IN FILM & ON TV, PT 2

MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH 

• Remember, you can't HEEHAW your way into Hollywood!

• Listen to the exploits of mules and donkeys in film.

• Parachuting mules in film. 

• Francis the Talking Mule

• Death Valley Days, Gunsmoke and more TV shows!

• John Wayne & Clint Eastwood riding mules in film.

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MULES & DONKEYS IN FILM & ON TV, PT 1 - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• Animals are trained for scenes in films 

• Hollywood mules & their trainers 

• Attributes that are desired in film animals 

• Working with scripts and production companies

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RISKS OF NEGLECTING GOOD POSTURE - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• We don’t usually pay close enough attention to our good posture and often take it for granted

• Important for both two-legged humans and four-legged equines

• We get used to working in comfortable environments and don’t realize the importance of how we are traveling until we are challenged with different situations.

• Cindy should tell her story about what was req...

On the Trail with Mules - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch

• How to condition your mule(s) for mountain trails
• Proper feed
• To use electrolytes or not?
• Packing food and essentials
• Using the tie line
• How to keep your mules from wandering off
• Beware of aggressive wildlife

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SURGE OF MULE SHOWS - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch

• Work with horse show organizers about letting your mules attend. 
• Develop a positive and winning attitude to work with other exhibitors. 
• Attending clinics. 
• Open shows are a learning curve. 
• All equines are safer on the trail with proper training and exposure to develop their confidence. 

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WHY MULES ARE EXCEPTIONAL - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH - Learn about their exceptional qualities

• The mule's chest muscle enhances the mobility of the front quarters.
• The mule's hindquarters; his muscles enable him to kick forward, backward, and sideways. 
• The mule's physical structure allows him a more diverse range of movement. 
• The mule has the strength to tolerate prolonged and strenuous use of his muscle...

ESTABLISHING MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR N.I. (NEONATAL ISOERYTHROLYSIS ) MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH 

Meredith Hodges of Lucky Three Ranch, Loveland, Colorado shares with us Establishing Management Practices for N.I. (Neonatal Isoerythrolysis) a condition that is more common in newborn mule foals. 

• Discuss a plan of action with your vet to prepare for the N.I. foal.
• N.I. can threaten the life of your mule foal before it is e...

CALLING ALL MULE BREEDERS!!! Neonalt Isoerythrolysis (N.I.) A life-threatening condition that is more common in mule foals. Learn how to prevent it.  

• 1 in 10 mule foals is at risk for this disease. 
• How to determine if the foal is at risk for N.I.  
• Learn how N.I. can be prevented. 
• Clinical signs recognized in the first few days of the foal's life and perhaps up to 12 days of age include: a) Weakness and lethargy, b) Decreas...