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.
Episodes
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!
Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com
www....
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!
Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com
www....
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!!!
Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www....
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.
www.MuleTalk.Net or www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/
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
Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com
www.MuleTalk.Net or www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/
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
Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com
www.MuleTalk.Net
Meredith Hodges Interviews:
www.LuckyThreeRanch...
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.
Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream...
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...
Driving With Mules and Donkeys - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
- How to properly train your mule or donkey for driving a cart/wagon.
- 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 good driving companions.
- Select a good-minded & even-tempered driving anima...
JUMPING 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
- Coon jumping
- Mules that jump over pasture fence?
- Proper gea...
BREEDING FOR QUALITY MULES - PART 2 - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH
- What are your breeding goals?
- Focus on the jack, and his temperament as well as 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!!!
Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com
Breeding for Quality Mules Part 1 - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
- What are your breeding goals?
- Focus on the jack and his temperament as well as 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!!!
Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com
www.Mule...
Donkeys As Livestock Guardians - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
- Learn How to Manage Jacks.
- How to work with Longears to establish boundaries
- Donkeys don't make good "pets"
- How to Work With Your Donkeys and Mules to Establish Boundaries
- 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!!!
Hauling Mules Long Distances - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
- Requirements for hauling out-of-state.
- Truck and trailer checklist.
- Avoiding stops in the city.
- Having planned stops.
- Hay, water, and feed preparation.
- How to position your stock inside the trailer.
- Wrapping legs for protection and more!
Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com
www.MuleTalk.Net
Meredith Hodges ...
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.
Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com
Mules & Donkeys in Film and TV Shows 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
Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com
www.MuleTalk.Net
Meredith Hodges Interviews:
www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appe...
Assessing Your Equine - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
- Find out how to symmetrically measure your mule's body to assess his or her athletic abilities.
- Guess what? It's not rocket science either! You don't need a measuring tape!
- Measurements with a piece of baling twine will determine specific, exceptional talents.
- How to prepare your mule to perform to the best of his/her ability while having fun.
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