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
In this episode - learn about: Neonatal Isoerythrolysis (N.I.) A life-threatening condition that is more common in mule foals.
Learn how to prevent it. 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) Decrease in suckling the mare
- c) Rapid breathing,
- d) Pale or yellow discoloration of the mucous membranes.
- e) Red color to the urine
- f) In ...
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 driving animal.
- Driving is enjoyab...
JUMPING MULES - DONKEYS - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH
Learn how to properly prep your mule or donkey for jumping under saddle.
- Working ground poles to your advantage.
- Discussion on Point 1, Point 2, and 3 Point position while in the saddle.
- Stadium Jumping
- Hunter/Jumper
- Hunter Paces
- Field Trials
- Mule coon jumping
- Mules that jump over pasture fence?
- Proper gear and equipment for mule and rider.
- Proper bit to use.
Breeding for Quality Mules part 2 continues:
- 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!!!
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Breeding for Quality Mules Part 1 - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
Meredith Shares her expertise in breeding jacks to horse mares and jennets, selecting the premiere jack for your mule foal, selecting good quality mares for producing excellent mule babies, what to expect, how it all comes together more on Mule Talk the podcast.
Meredith Hodges' Books & Videos & BREEDING can be found at www.luckythreeranchstore...
Donkeys As Livestock Guardians - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
- Learn How to Manage Jacks.
- How to Work With Your Donkeys and Mules to Establish Boundaries.
- Donkeys Don't Necessarily Make Good Pets.
- How to Protect Yourself from Aggressive Donkey Behavior.
- Never Turn Your Back on Your Kack or Jenny Donks with Babies.
- Using Herd Dogs to Protect Your Herd and more!!!
Hauling Mules Long Distances with Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch - Loveland, CO, shares with us how to prepare to haul your mules and donkeys on a long trip to a show or event, and how to travel safely out of state. Learn about:
- 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 t...
Movie Mules & Donkeys Part 2 with 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 and TV Shows - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch, in Loveland, Colorado tells us her experience in training mules and donkeys for film and shows. Learn how
- 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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Assessing Your Equine - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch - Loveland CO Assessing your Mule and Why
- 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!
- How to prepare your mule to perform to the best of his/her ability while having fun.
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SURGE OF MULE SHOWS. As they say, "You've come a long way, baby!" Mule shows are now so numerous that it is becoming very difficult to decide which ones to attend. Years ago, our mules were not necessarily welcome at horse competitions, and today that has changed as well – making our decisions about where to compete is even more complicated. It is truly amazing to see the tremendous growth in popularity of the mule o...
Why Mules Are Exceptional - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch, Loveland, CO
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 ...
Mule Trainer Angela Loving - Things to Consider When Buying a Mule
- Think carefully on what you want to do with your new mule.
- Get a mule that is compatible to your capabilities.
- Responsible mule owners take adequate care of their mules.
- Courtesy when working with the mule trainer.
This and more on Mule Talk!
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Meredith Hodges of Lucky Three Ranch, Loveland, Colorado shares with us Establishing Management Practices for N.I. (Neonatal Isoerythrolisis) 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 even born.
- Proper management during the first few days of the mule foal's life is critically important.
- ...
Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz, Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine (retired) from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2017. In this episode - learn about:
- Neonatal Isoerythrolysis (N.I.) A life-threatening condition that is more common in mule foals.
- Learn how to prevent it.
- Clinical signs recognized in the first few days of the foal's life and perhaps up to 12 days of age inc...
TV Personality, Author, World Renowned Mule Trainer, Meredith Hodges of the Lucky Three Ranch in Loveland Colorado shares her knowledge on Myths About Desensitization. In this episode learn how to:
- Correctly apply desensitizing techniques.
- Develop trust with your equine.
- Approach obstacle training with safety in mind.
- Break down tasks to achieve solid, reliable behavior from your equine.
- Apply what your equine knows from his previo...
Angela Loving shares with us her experience in working with a feral mule, the stages of training, and the emotional upsets that mules experience.
- Some mules require additional and personal attention to help them get past their issue(s).
- Mules are remarkable and brilliant!
- Hear Angela talk about her journey in working with an untouched mule that required patience and understanding to reach out to this mule.
Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch - Personality Differences Among Horses, Mules, and Donkeys
- Reactive-Flight reflex varies between the horse, mule, and donkey.
- Physical needs are different between the horse, mule, and donkey.
- Psychological differences are evident.
- Feeding requirements are different - shoeing / trimming hooves requirements vary.
- Personality differences and more on Mule Talk the podcast!
Haydon Cleveland works with mules and horses at the ranch in Arkansas. Haydon has a quiet demeanor and enjoys his work. Listen to Haydon share with us how he works with mules and horses around the barn. On Mule Talk!
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Meredith Hodges Interviews:
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Meredith Hodges - Herd Introductions - Trailer Loading Your Mule, Using the Hard Tie, Using Restraints, and more!
Meredith Hodges and Cindy K Roberts discuss:
- Herd introductions.
- Trailer loading. (You don't want it to take all day.)
- Using the hard tie with mules.
- Using restraints on your mule (when necessary.)
- Rewarding mules with oats.
- Learn how mules think and be ahead of any challenge!
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