EQUINE INDUSTRY TRENDS - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

Today good mule trainers apply the basic techniques of Behavior Modification and reward system training in their programs.

Doing preparatory core strength and postural body-work can assure that your equine is using his body in the correct way, while implementing tasks with creative and fun athletic maneuvers while under saddle.

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MULE CONFORMATION - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

The ideal qualities to look for in a mule.
What to look for in the ideal head, neck, and shoulders of the mule.
Mare and jack contribute to the qualities desired in the mule.
Be selective in your breeding program to produce desirable mules.
Bone structure is important when selecting a mule for a job or performance.
The mule overall should have a balanced look to his body.
Pay attention to the hip, stifle, and gaskin, that should have a smooth-muscled look.
Mules and donkeys possess more "long" muscle than bulk muscle (as in the horse.)
Pay attention to the legs of the mule, the hooves, rib cage, joints, etc.
The most important trait of the mule is his disposition; this characteristic comes primarily from the mare.
Assessing the jack - what to look for and more!

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The Benefit of Organizational Skills - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch

• Find out how to organize your show clothes, tack, saddles and grooming supplies for an upcoming show.
• When to bathe and clip your mule.
• Vacuum and other grooming supplies.
• Blanketing your mules.
• Keep your paperwork on mules, truck and trailer in hand.
• Delegate tasks to show volunteers.
• How to be competitive, confident in your presentation, and
• Pay attention to your show equipment in being competitive for your class.
• Be prepared for your classes.

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How To Buy A Mule & Not Get Screwed - with Cindy K. Roberts

• Introductory Chapter on Mule Scams by Cori Daniels of Mules & More Magazine.
• Ask the right questions before you buy.
• Be truthful to the seller about your skill set.
• Ask for specifics about the health history and medical care of the mule.
• Are you confident in making the partnership and bringing it all together for this mule?
• Buying a Mule - is it about trust?
• Pre-purchase exams are not always thorough.
• Bone structure is important in buying a mule.
• Dietary issues may develop when moving a mule to another location.
• Compatibility - is the mule's temperament good for you?

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Good Basic Training - with Common Sense - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch

• Improve your communication by learning and speaking the equine's language.
• Learn what type of touch and caress feels good to him.
• Develop better and kinder training techniques to enable your mule to perform better.
• Using kinder training techniques along with showing leadership to your mule will re-enforce the bond between you.
• Make your verbal communication and body language clear to your mule and donkey.
• Excessive and forceful training techniques used on the mule and donkey, simply don't work. This creates trust issues in your equine.

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Getting Down with Minis Part 2 - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch

• Mini group grooming - how it works to save time
• Body - clipping
• What to feed for a balanced nutrition program for minis
• Knowing body language in working around minis
• Efficient grooming practices & more

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Getting Down with Minis - with Meredith Hodges!

How to earn their trust at their level.
Approaching your mini in a non-threatening way.
Haltering and leading your mini.
Lungeing your minis.
Keep your lessons short and fun!
How to introduce object to your mini.
Ground driving your mini.
The do's and don'ts are so important.
Grooming is not all that easy.

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Join Cindy K. Roberts and Meredith Hodges in this entertaining episode about Maintenance & Grooming with Mules & Donkeys. Great info!

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 works.
If showing: when to body clip your mule and how to body clip.
Treating sores/scabs.
Group grooming.
Pasteworming is effective in controlling insects and flies - learn what to use!

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