Mule Ranch Podcast

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about what a chiropractor visit for mules and donkeys looks like, Why a mule tip toes down hills and if it's a good thing, and A Whole Lot More! Steve recommends ground foundation work and the come along hitch for training mules and donkeys. This helps teach them proper space boundaries and communication. Lateral flexions are not recommended. They can train the mule to run through their shoulder instead of yielding properly. Chiropractic and dental work are important first steps before training a mule. They ensure there are no physical issues that could hinder training. Bit and bridle selection are crucial. Horse bits and bridles often do not work well for mules. A 19-inch brow band bridle and Steve's trail rider's bit are recommended. Mules can have difficulties with depth perception, making some tasks like water crossings and trailer loading challenging. Proper training and communication can help overcome this. Some mules may just not like a particular person, no matter how well they are trained. Mules need to enjoy working with their owner for the best results. Finding a well-trained mule starts with the owner's education, watching the mule's responses, and ensuring it has a solid foundation in basic maneuvers. Internet research alone is often not sufficient.

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the difference in his saddles, how long to use a Martingale, if using a mini tail crupper is okay, running mules barefoot, and A Whole Lot More! Proper nutrition and foot care are essential for mule and donkey health. They should be fed a high-quality feed specifically formulated for equines, not just horse feed. Their hooves need to be trimmed regularly and kept symmetrical to prevent issues like contracted heels. Steve's saddles come with an instructional DVD to show owners how to properly fit the saddle to their animal's back. Used saddles may have been modified, impacting the fit and comfort for the mule or donkey. Lightweight saddles have benefits for both riders and animals. They are easier for riders with physical limitations to hoist onto the mule's back, and they place less strain on the animal. Groundwork and training from a young age are important. Tying animals properly can teach them patience and stand still. Mules are versatile animals and can be ridden, driven or used as pack animals. Miniature donkeys also make good companion and show animals. Steve recommends floating mules' teeth and worming them once per year, usually in the spring. A fecal test or blood test can also identify specific vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about adjusting his tack via a photo of a customer's mule, ground foundation training tips, what bits to use and when, timing of giving your mule commands, and A Whole Lot More! Recorded July 29, 2020

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about what is stringhalt or stifle lock and can it be fixed, fixing ear shy mules, helping watershed mules, and a host of other behavior problems; plus how to neutralize mule odor from urine in the stalls and A Whole Lot More! Recorded July 22, 2020

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about britchen placement on your mule and the only time to use a crupper, how to clean mule sheath, worming a nursing mule, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about mules pawing the ground, snorting at people and objects, switching tails at the owner, and other mule problem behaviors explained and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about allowing mules to graze versus feeding pellets and when to use a muzzle to prevent grazing, whether to feed grain versus hay, mules nipping at clothing and shoes, when to saddle a young mule, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about mule behaviors around small animals, properly fitting mule saddles, bits, and halters, when to use a grazing muzzle, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about a bucking mule was found to have a cracked scapula so it cannot be ridden anymore, mule feed for use and problems with weight, adding bucking rolls to adult saddle to adapt for children, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the different ways to hobble your mule and the best way he uses, trailering mules across country and if they need breaks out of the trailer, mule feed and foundering on spring cuts, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the different ways to hobble your mule and the best way he uses, trailering mules across country and if they need breaks out of the trailer, mule feed and foundering on spring cuts, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about saddle and saddle pads for people over 250 lbs, if you should use dog-bone snaffle bits or rubber bits, bad mule behaviors, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about when to use a vibrating dog collar on your mule (HINT: has to do with pawing), panniers used for packing, types of bits to use for packing and on rescue mules with cuts on tongue, how to pack meat on mules, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about ground foundation training and the first steps to prepare to ride your mule or donkey, he explains shivers and if anything can be done, the right way to shoe your animals, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about a mule and donkey nutrition block he is forumating, problems mounting and what side to mount your animal, carriage driving, riding bitless, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about using magnesium supplements and the Bump Bump Bump method on sensitive mules, answers several questions on mule bits, using hackamores, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about how to speed up or slow down your mules and donkeys, tips for saddle care (and resale value of Steve's saddles), advanced leg aids for tight inside leg turning, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the new 19 lb saddle that needs named, the New Cowboy Heritage Saddle is available for sale, Should you use supplements for colic, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about why you need a good pair of boots (and how to size them) and spurs, he discusses if there's a difference between a male or female mule's temperaments, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about when and how to hobble your mule for grazing or chain your mule to stop pawing, trimming and shoeing your mule at home, loading your mule in a trailer and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about finding mule feed to add weight, waxing your ropes and Come-A-Long Ropes, Mule with surcingle bucking, gaited mules and Steve's trail stories, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about How to know if a mule is in pain versus bad behavior, when to castrate Johns, how to apply ligament oil, training wild burros, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about donkeys with Eric Lynn from Mountain Ridge Gear, plus donkey races, getting rid of donkey fat pads on the back, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about barefoot mules and hoof problems, mules chasing and rough-housing goats (or other small animals), if it's okay to pop a mule in the nose for behavior issues, understanding space issues with your animal, using a Y-Cinch, and A Whole Lot More!

n this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about his Mule Saddles and if they really are a fix-all for problem behaviors, Mules being used for dressage competition and beating horses, and A Whole Lot More! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:00​ Welcome to Ask Steve and Cow Bells! 3:17​ What does the breaching do for the mule and why do you have to ride with it always? -Link to Mule Saddle Training Course (FREE), https://muleman.co/2YpleOQ​ 10:27​ How to get mule to stand still with the Come-A-Long rope? -Link to Ground Foundation Training kit, https://muleman.co/2YrrN3m​ 14:37​ Mule stung by bee on eye 15:10​ Mule Days in North Carolina 16:36​ Cutting saddle pad to fit mule back? -Link to Steve's Triple Duty Saddle Pad, https://muleman.co/2nbeMJA​ -Link to article, Everything You Need to Know About The Saddle, https://muleman.co/2XRqTcl​ 19:26​ Donkey with COPD? 20:51​ Is Steve's Saddle really a fix-all? 22:57​ Using the seven games with mules (training protocol) 27:46​ What type of shoe should I use for my mule that's never had shoes? -Link to St. Croix Shoes, https://muleman.co/2ndm3Zk​ 28:54​ Mule doesn't like hearing a gun moving in and out of scabbard 30:51​ 12-year old John that wants to stop 32:40​ Feeding beet pulp to donkeys 35:18​ Measuring for tack 38:01​ Desensitize an earshy mule 41:25​ What does it mean by creating 1-2 wrinkles at the mouth when using a bit? 42:55​ What kind of harness is needed for driving mules? 44:12​ New Cowboy Saddle and Dutch Warm-Blood Mule For Sale-Only One in US!-Best for Dressage - (641) 414-4353 47:55​ More resources available: -Link to Youtube Steve's Channel, https://muleman.co/2ndm3Zk​ -Link to Steve's Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh​ 49:05​ Buy mules for the job you want to do 56:43​ Why change to a finished bit if mule is doing well in the Mule Rider's Martingale? Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF​ Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ​ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch​ Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk​ Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh​ Steve's Free Saddle Training, https://muleman.co/2YBJ6u1

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about cool weather and your mules-what begins to show up, bowed tendons, the difference between mules and hinnies, and A Whole Lot More! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:00​ Welcome to Ask Steve 3:40​ What we see in the cooler weather... 6:00​ How to get a mule to turn smooth circles? 10:18​ How does the Mule Rider's Martingale work? 13:51​ Are all pack saddles the same? 18:23​ Mule wins a horse show 19:25​ Mule refuses to load for 60 mile trip 21:56​ Basics of all mule basics: Come-Along-Rope -Link to Come-A-Long Rope, https://muleman.co/2HxQwHX​ -Link to Ground Foundation Training Kit, https://muleman.co/2VMpndH​ 24:01​ How to get Steve at an event? 25:01​ Tie head back on mule? 28:05​ How much weight can a mule carry when being ridden? 29:32​ Bowed tendons 31:09​ Feed young mules daily? -Link to Mule Nutrition, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2​ 31:50​ Can you leave young mules in pasture? 33:14​ Loading a donkey that refuses to load -Link to Trailer loading video, https://muleman.co/2Orf3BH​ -Link to Trailer Loading DVD, https://muleman.co/2EEYlem​ 35:18​ Should your mule carry his head low? 36:19​ Update on getting mule to back up 37:20​ What to look for in the first mule? -Link to So You Want to Buy a Mule, https://muleman.co/2kyEyqi​ -Link to Instructional Video of So You Want to Buy a Mule, https://muleman.co/2m6WSXI​ 39:26​ New mule bad behaviors 42:19​ How the rope halter is different from a nylon halter 43:56​ Breeding from mules with bad attitudes and mule combinations 46:48​ Mule Saddle Training Course -Link to FREE Mule Saddle Training Course, https://muleman.co/2YpleOQ​ 48:21​ Steve's calls this week 49:45​ How to measure cinches for Steve's surcingle? -Link to Steve's surcingle, https://muleman.co/2m8BGk7​ 50:36​ Story of Mule's Temperament 51:28​ How to get a mule to stop attacking a dog on trail? 53:10​ Steve's Border Collie, Jess, and how to manage a dog around mules 56:42​ How long should the strap between cinch and bit be on the Mule Rider's Martingale? Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF​ Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ​ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch​ Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk​ Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh​ Steve's Free Saddle Training, https://muleman.co/2YBJ6u1​

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the McClellan (Military) Saddle for mules, when to use ground foundation training, mules that spin and kick, and A Whole Lot More! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:00​ Gratitude for First Responders and Military 2:32​ Welcome to Ask Steve 5:40​ How does the new cowboy saddle differs from the last one? 8:13​ McClellan Saddle (Military Saddle) 11:31​ Are McClellan Saddles mule friendly? 14:10​ How to ease back into riding after being bucked off. (Hobble Strap) 16:16​ Teaching a young mule to back up while in the saddle 18:35​ Daily training to teach mule to back up? 20:42​ Steve's Hat 23:10​ What necessities are good for trail riding and how to pack it? 25:31​ Transitioning from saddle to pulling and teaching mule to move forward and out 27:20​ Are McClellan Saddles comfortable? 28:43​ Does your saddles come with a hobble strap? -Link to Mule Saddle Training Course, https://muleman.co/2YpleOQ​ 30:46​ How long should a mule heal saddle sores before riding again? 32:24​ 4-year-old pawing and pivoting when tied 35:01​ Give treats for good behavior? 35:53​ How to acclimate a new mule? -Link to Welcome Home Mr. Mule, https://muleman.co/2W1Stmf​ 38:18​ Best way to hook up saddle bags? Best Saddle bags to use for mules? -Link to Mountain Ridge Gear, http://muleman.co/2G7hc3A​ 39:29​ Steve's Clinics 42:36​ Milo in the feed 43:29​ Determining a Mammoth Donkey's age and how old is too old for trail riding donkeys? 45:17​ Skittish 4-year old -Link to Ground Communication Kit, https://muleman.co/2VMpndH​ -Link to How to catch a mule on your terms, https://muleman.co/2kIwQtH​ 46:05​ How to stop or slow down a bolting mule? 47:51​ 20-year-old mammoth driving 48:42​ How does the Mule Rider's Martingale work? 50:54​ Fat Pockets on pastured animal -Link to Grass Founder in Mules and Donkeys, https://muleman.co/2XMrqvD​ 52:29​ Spins and kicks 53:41​ Where do I start training mules to pack? 54:29​ What are shanks? 55:09​ Castrated Jack donkey will not leave Jenny alone. 56:16​ Surcingle fit 57:19​ Fire Department Updates 58:55​ Steve helps over the phone with mule and donkey problems 59:59​ Bumping left or right? 1:00:54​ How to get a donkey on a float? (Come-A-Long Rope) 1:02:46​ Call Steve for Help at 602-999-6853 1:03:01​ Videos of ferrier fixing contracted heels to be posted on YouTube Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF​ Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ​ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch​ Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk​ Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh​ Steve's Free Saddle Training, https://muleman.co/2YBJ6u1

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Finding what works for your animal- feed specific to your animal, loading into trailers, training and ground foundation, correcting problem behaviors, and A Whole Lot More! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:00​ Welcome to Ask Steve 0:17​ Steve's updates from last two weeks 3:31​ Come-A-Long Coffee in Ask,Tell, Demand -Link to Come-A-Long Coffee, https://muleman.co/2ZvnWz5​ 4:14​ Documenting the fixing of contracted heels 4:44​ Online training and photo checks 5:32​ Should the saddle pad be tent-up before placing the saddle? 8:55​ White hairs on the back of a mule -Link to Learn More about White Hairs, https://muleman.co/2X4vIxq​ 10:35​ Ground foundation training update on client's mule 11:18​ Adjusting knots on the halter -Link to Adjusting a Rope Halter, https://muleman.co/2WOX5g1​ 11:33​ 8-year-old mini donkey is overweight -Link to What to Feed Your Mule, https://muleman.co/2DoBjIb​ -Link to Mules Can't Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2​ 14:18​ Mild colic due to weather changes 16:37​ Mules for roping steers/group roping 19:55​ Update on changing to dual cinch saddle for mule 22:05​ Call Steve with your questions -Steve's Phone Number: 602-999-6853 23:00​ Are donkeys the smartest equine? 26:35​ Why Steve does not like the pulling collar -Link to Mule Breast Collar Explained with Demonstration, https://muleman.co/2m4NQe3​ 31:34​ Saddle Fitting Video -Link to Free Saddle Training Video Series, https://muleman.co/2YpleOQ​ 32:33​ Mule favoring rear legs and not putting weight on after year of proper feed 35:00​ Challenge coin for firefighters 36:11​ Granddaughter took mule to horse show and got 1st place! 38:27​ Feed animals according to their use 39:48​ Are mules good to learn to ride on? 41:07​ What is a willing disposition? 43:33​ Mini-mule feeding plan and grass pasture 47:18​ Rope halter and bridles -Link to single and split reigns, https://muleman.co/2zaUOnE​ 49:38​ Mule with too many horse traits 51:12​ Do you have all the videos available for download? 51:56​ Why does mule demand to be in front of trailer? 55:13​ Will a mule eat frosted cherry leaves? 55:43​ Do you still have the trail lite saddle? -Link to Trail Lite saddle, https://muleman.co/2TzSSKN​ 55:58​ Why did Steve choose to work with mules? 57:30​ Thanks for the pocket knife with my order! 58:47​ Making the mule comfortable by going first to stall 59:19​ New watcher loves the show -Link to Youtube channel to watch past shows, https://muleman.co/2lIlK7Z​ -Link to Podcast with Steve's Story about getting started with mules, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh​ 49:57​ Donkey refused to go through a stream she jumped last year 1:03:46​ Training molly mule as soon as it was weaned 1:05:47​ What type of animal for people new to equine 1:07:21​ Wilted cherry leaves are toxic- do not feed 1:07:58​ Mule goes crazy if not let out to pasture with horses 1:10:06​ Thank you from Nat and Family 1:10:47​ Watching Ask Steve is like watching cooking shows… 1:12:14​ Custom Saddles? Muscle mass versus bone structure 1:14:21​ Mule loads slower than horses into trailer 1:16:00​ Can a mule be too much like a horse (Fright and Flight instinct) 1:17:19​ Mule too anxious around other equine to train 1:19:14​ Best video to start ground training? -Link to Ground Communication Kit, https://muleman.co/2OHTO2k​ Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF​ Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ​ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch​ Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk​ Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh​ Steve's Free Saddle Training, https://muleman.co/2YBJ6u1

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about using treeless mule saddles, trimming mule hooves and shoeing mules and donkeys, saddle pads slipping, and A Whole Lot More! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:00​ Welcome to Ask Steve 0:13​ Correction from last week: Spacing on breaching 2:23​ Are treeless saddles okay for mules and donkeys? 5:40​ Why use a rear cinch? 14:45​ Is a britchen and breast collar needed for a pack saddle? 17:48​ Can you use the same breast collar for packing as riding? 21:10​ Steve's vacation trip to Alaska 24:42​ Getting a mule to take the bit 30:41​ Saddle pad slipping 33:17​ Handling a skittish 3-year old mule 37:10​ New mule pacing 39:57​ How often should I have my donkey's hooves trimmed? -Link to Shoeing Your Mules and Donkeys, https://muleman.co/2NaJgV6​ 41:46​ Do you need to shoe your mules and donkeys? 45:20​ How to saddle a mule properly with a physical limitation? 53:07​ Call Steve with your questions: 602-999-6853 -Link to FREE Mule Saddle Training Course, https://muleman.co/2YpleOQ​ Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF​ Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ​ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch​ Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk​ Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh​ Steve's Free Saddle Training, https://muleman.co/2YBJ6u1​

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about feeding first or second cut grass and alfalfa hay, cross-tying mules, fenders, stirrups, and knee problems, ordering mule shoes, and A Whole Lot More! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:00​ Welcome to Ask Steve 0:42​ Steve's going on vacation to Alaska (hunting and fishing) 1:29​ Free Shipping to lower 48 States (August 7-17, 2009 Only) 5:05​ Another person recognized Steve's voice in public! 6:03​ What is the difference in sizes for Steve's rope halters? 8:43​ Alfalfa vs. grass hay for mules -Link to Mules Can't Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2​ -Link to Founder in Mules and Donkeys, https://muleman.co/2XMrqvD​ 11:40​ How much pasture does two donkeys need? -Link to U of A Extension Center for testing mule hair, https://muleman.co/31wF0Fm​ 14:08​ Become the herd leader 16:37​ Setting a Negative Foundation with your animal 19:07​ Looking for help in the North West WY 19:31​ 6-year-old John mule is pushy 20:30​ Mixing feed for mules 22:00​ How to keep cuffs above the knees of the mule? 22:42​ How long of a lead rope needed for a pack mule team? 24:46​ Difference between first cut and second cut 28:10​ Fenders, stirrups, and knee problems 30:04​ Fender and Stirrups for people with knee pain 32:10​ First cut in grass hay okay to feed? 33:06​ Giving mules limbs to chew 34:56​ What to do when a mule takes off in the pasture 36:26​ Mule rubbing his head on owner 38:44​ Steve pinned to wall by bull 40:01​ 4-year-old runs from halter -Link to Establishing Leadership Series, https://muleman.co/2UWK1UF​ 41:16​ Where to tie second donkey's lead rope to the lead donkey? 43:59​ Is high grass suitable for mules in the south? 44:50​ Does the tongue go under the finished curve piece of the bit? 46:10​ Will mules become afraid of you if you drive them away? 46:48​ Mule kicking when going downhill 48:23​ What is cross-tying and should you cross tie mules and donkeys? -Link to trailer loading video, http://muleman.co/2Eur4Ul​ 50:52​ Keep working on ground foundation training even when losing ground 52:35​ How to stop mule leading on trail rides? 54:18​ Will Come-A-Long Rope keep Molly from bolting? 56:28​ Will Steve be doing a conference in the MidWest? 57:10​ What is the difference between rope halters and Steve's rope halter? 57:52​ Is saddle fitting the same on a gaited mule and a quarter horse mule? -Link to Mule Saddle Fitting Course, https://muleman.co/2YBJ6u1​ 1:02:48​ Saint Croix Mule Shoes 1:04:11​ Feed for mini mules vs. feeding a horse 1:07:04​ How to get mule to stand still while being saddled Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF​ Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ​ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch​ Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk​ Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh​ Steve's Free Saddle Training, https://muleman.co/2YBJ6u1​

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about how to freeze brand mules, failure to communicate with your animal, using spurs, more ground training tips, and A Whole Lot More! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:00​ Welcome to Ask Steve 2:25​ Steve shares his trophies (living room) 6:36​ Mule doesn't ‘Whoa' or want to please me 12:00​ Mule doesn't like snaffle bit 19:16​ How to calm mules in new environment? 20:52​ Good source of electrolytes for mules and donkeys 22:04​ What to feed an older mule who's showing ribs 28:24​ How to clean Steve's saddle pad? 30:37​ Mule is left ear shy and hard to take the bit 34:10​ Is there a difference between floating teeth for mules and horses 36:00​ How do I earn the trust of two mini mules for driving? 40:53​ What about positive reinforcement? 41:37​ Freeze branding mules 44:16​ Treats for mules 45:26​ Ground training a 5-year-old standard donkey -Link to Ground Foundation Training Kit, https://muleman.co/2GOmmOh​ 46:45​ How much time should I spend training my mule? 48:40​ Stubborn mules and failure to communicate 52:30​ Steve's personal handmade spurs 58:02​ Mule won't let me approach when holding a rope or bridle 1:01:49​ Bumping to cross a bridge 1:04:55​ Testimony of working with mules at an older age 1:06:44​ Steve's still learning too 1:07:23​ Eric rode Steve's new Cowboy Saddle 1:08:08​ 9 out of 10 mule riders at recent clinic rode with Steve Edward's Saddle Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF​ Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ​ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch​ Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk​ Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about his newest cowboy saddle and having the audience vote on naming it, how to add muscle to a new mule, shoeing for mule hoof overreach, cinches, breast collars, and A Whole Lot More! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:00​ Welcome to Ask Steve 0:31​ Review of Steve’s Newest Cowboy Saddle-looking for new name from customers 4:21​ Recommended name “Festus” after Gunsmoke 6:05​ Steve fighting a fire 1 mile from his ranch 10:57​ What angle should the hind hooves be compared to width? -Link to Basics of Shoeing Your Mule and Donkey, https://muleman.co/2NaJgV6​ 14:10​ Biggest problem with shoeing donkeys 15:14​ How strong is the New Cowboy Saddle Tree for light roping? 17:58​ 16 Hand Molly bullying a 14 hand 3 year-old 20:52​ Possible to stop herd leader mentality? 21:58​ Cruelest thing you can do to a mule or donkey 23:29​ Mule Testimony: Tested several saddles and mule loved Steve’s saddle 24:42​ Saddle ideas for mammoth mule 26:33​ Can mules see well at night for packing? 27:52​ Gaited Mule with over-reach and how to shoe 29:25​ Welcome, ask and share 33:14​ Jenny knocking water bucket over 37:25​ Saddle pad still slipping -Link to How to Measure for Cinches, https://muleman.co/32TqpFr​ 40:00​ Breast collar for different sized mules 41:50​ Testing breast collars (1.5 inch rule) 43:03​ How to monitor feed -Link to Mules Can’t Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2​ 48:37​ Workout to add muscle to a young mule 49:49​ Missed an episode? Check out the podcast! -Link to podcast, https://muleman.co/2YBhNAh​ 50:43​ Suggestions for feeding a non-working donkey and dry skin 53:09​ 17 yr-old donkey bloated and top line thin 54:25​ Sizing for cinches, do you need two, and do they come with your saddles? 56:49​ How hot is hot in the Netherlands? 57:16​ Please send in your questions 58:06​ August 3rd Steve will be 70 years-old! 1:01:02​ July 31st Dave will be 37! 1:03:10​ Final look at NEW Cowboy Saddle-To be named Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF​ Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ​ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch​ Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about hackamores and bosals, imprinting young mules, BLM burro history, recent earthquakes, wedding anniversaries and A Whole Lot More! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:00​ Welcome to Ask Steve 0:29​ Steve’s 51st Wedding Anniversary 2:57​ Jess driving sheep 5:59​ Molly throwing head -Link to Installing a Bridle on Ear Shy Mule, https://muleman.co/2XEIs3j​ -Link to Humane Twitch and Doctoring Your Mule, https://muleman.co/2I1NXiT​ 13:02​ How to treat mud fever? -Link to Espana Products, https://muleman.co/2VdMAlt​ 14:53​ Will abuse determine how a mule responds later? 18:40​ Ear Shy Mule 19:42​ BLM Burro History 21:21​ New rider needs to establish leadership in the saddle -Link to Establishing Leadership Video Series, https://muleman.co/2UWK1UF​ 26:25​ Dry spots over fat pads on mule 29:51​ Two-month-old John biting and kicking 31:08​ Dave’s earthquake experience 33:27​ Soy pellets for mules 35:33​ Making your own feed for mules and donkeys -Link to Mules Can’t Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2​ 30:09​ Salt blocks for mules and donkeys 41:02​ Proper length for front cinch 43:00​ What to do when a mule gets bit by a rattlesnake or bat on the nose? 45:44​ Hackamores and Bosals 47:23​ Halter position for mules versus horses 50:21​ Donkey Foundation work good for mules? 53:44​ Yolanda’s mule feed 56:49​ Liquid benadryl for snake bites 58:23​ Comparable feeds 59:49​ Come-A-Long Hitch for horses -Link to Come-A-Long rope, https://muleman.co/2HxQwHX​ 1:00:56​ Training young versus old mules 1:02:18​ Teaching mule to trot in hand 1:03:52​ Hauling mules 1:04:32​ First steps with a 7-week old mule -Link to Imprint Training, https://muleman.co/2JCQvDT​ 1:06:44​ Check out Steve’s podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh​ 1:08:40​ Dave’s 13th Wedding Anniversary Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF​ Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ​ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch​ Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk​

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Conway Buckles, Beta Britchen, the 3-6-9-12 Method for Building Foundation and A Whole Lot More! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:18​ Conway Buckles are hard 0:58​ Ask Questions 3:32​ Grain for elderly donkeys 6:41​ Eric Parmer Mule and Donkey Clinic, July 27-28 9:23​ Right way to use Conway Buckles - Link to Beta Britchen, https://muleman.co/2HfQ5UQ​ - Link to Sitting on the Neck of My Mule (Do not use cruppers), https://muleman.co/2L6tM6a​ 16:09​ QVMR Custom Knife and Sheath 16:36​ Timothy hay cubes for elderly mules and donkeys 17:21​ Kids mule saddles 19:05​ Riding first mule after knee replacement 19:54​ Horse halter for mule - Link to Come-A-Long Rope, https://muleman.co/2HxQwHX​ 21:59​ 3,6,9,12 for building foundation - Link for Ground Foundation Training, https://muleman.co/2vHSGPJ​ 25:55​ Mule habits change and problems come up 27:17​ Welcome to Ask Steve and thank you for staying during technical difficulties 29:18​ Molly better after following Steve’s advice 29:39​ Feeding schedules and Jack doesn’t like men - Link to Doctoring Your Mule, https://muleman.co/2VzsKAD​ - Link to Picking Up the Rear Foot, https://muleman.co/2TYuyqO​ 36:57​ Explain Rope Halter, Come-A-Long Hitch, and Rope around the rear - Link to Establishing Leadership, https://muleman.co/2UWK1UF​ 43:25​ Single girth bareback mule pad 44:39​ What is cantering (loping)? 46:04​ Mule pacing in pen - Link to Mule Rider’s Martingale, https://muleman.co/2vi1Wdd​ - Link to Surcingle, https://muleman.co/2UbVjY9​ 47:44​ Mare doesn’t like mule 49:00​ Woodbury Fire 2019 and Need for 2 new engines for the Queen Valley Fire Department 52:44​ Mammoth Riding Donkey Pointers 55:26​ Back to Conway Buckles - Link to Donkey Saddle Foundation Video, https://muleman.co/2w9l1yo​ 58:06​ New QVMR Knife and Sheath 1:01:53​ Thank you and Happy 4th of July! Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF​ Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ​ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch​ Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Mules Building America, Nervous Mules, Establishing Leadership, Mules as Friends or Foes and A Whole Lot More! This is Part A (For Part B click https://muleman.co/2NrNYkW​ ) Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:00​ Welcome to Ask Steve 1:32​ How do you correct a pushy mule? 8:13​ Steve’s hat this week 10:43​ Mule pacing and pawing 16:35​ Mules built America 19:02​ Basics of mule and horse differences 25:12​ Does ‘ask, tell, demand’ work with horses too? 26:29​ Can a horse trainer train a mule? 29:02​ Nervous mule 31:52​ Bolting Mule 34:10​ Taking Mules to Water When Hiking/Camping 37:31​ Mule Ground Foundation Kit work with donkey? -Link to Mule Ground Foundation Kit, https://muleman.co/2VieHQg​ -Link to Don’t Create an Ass from Hell, https://muleman.co/30c9qMl​ 40:23​ How much granulated salt per day when hiking/camping with mules? 43:46​ Molly spinning and kicking near mares -Link to Establishing Leadership, https://muleman.co/2JbpRTD​ -Link to Natural Horsemanship Explained, https://muleman.co/2FNcmHu​ 51:01​ Mules buddying with mares 52:50​ Mule refusing direction -Link to Tom Dorrance, True Unity, https://muleman.co/2xv5b2i​ 57:08​ Steve’s Pack Saddle -Link to Adjustable Pack Saddles, https://muleman.co/328k7kU​ 58:17​ How to start training mules to pack -Link yo Basics of Packing Videos, https://muleman.co/2RS2e4U​ 1:00:02​ Left hoof left too long causing pain 1:01:38​ Mule asking for attention 1:02:12​ Mule panics and runs, slow lead on 1 yr-old Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF​ Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ​ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch​ Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk​

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about his Special Program, Mule Nutrition, Best Saddles for packing and for Australians, when to start a mule, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:00 Welcome back to Ask Steve 4:02 Start and finish mule in hackamore 7:53 Feed for a pregnant mule 9:25 Nutrition for overweight donkey -Link to Mules Can’t Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2 -Link to Feed Talk, https://muleman.co/2DoBjIb 13:06 Update: Mule stopped rearing during shoeing with Come-A-Long Rope 14:25 What age can you ride a young mule? -Link to The Importance of Conditioning for Mules and Donkeys, https://muleman.co/2Xq6T3A 15:41 Feed for foal/colt to promote the best growth 17:13 Decker Pack Saddle for high country elk hunting -Link to Steve’s first podcast, https://muleman.co/2Kseh8x 22:24 Low sugar feed and chemical free supplements for mules 25:10 Riding mule with contracted hooves 27:20 The mule dog and pony show 33:00 Age for beginning a mammoth jack 34:15 Chains and straps for pawing 36:55 Saddle pad and saddle slipping on long ride 38:38 Aussie or McClellan saddles for mules 40:18 Best halter to lead a pack mule -Link to Rope Halter, https://muleman.co/2WVTVX2 41:45 Regain confidence after knee surgery 43:22 Starting a young mule 45:07 Are hinnies as good as mules 46:46 Feedback on Aussie Saddles versus Steve Edwards Saddles 48:14 Donkey running away -Link to Come-A-Long Rope, https://muleman.co/2HxQwHX 52:08 Where do mules get their color? 53:30 Tail detangler -Link to Espana Silk, https://muleman.co/2IGZCUS 56:36 Mule won’t stand for bridling 59:12 Steve’s Hat and hat colors 1:01:34 Come-A-Long Coffee- Ask, Tell, Demand -Link to Come-A-Long Coffee, https://muleman.co/2ZvnWz5 1:02:48 Steve’s dog, Jess 1:03:27 Feed for gaining weight without attitude 1:05:19 Thanks for joining us! Visit our website, https://muleman.co/2LFJLcB 1:07:14 Special Program -Sign Up for our newsletter to know more, http://muleman.co/2CU0uDr Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about his first mule Casper, Hot Rods and BBQ, fly masks, bucking mules, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:00 Welcome to Ask Steve 0:38 Steve’s 1949 Mercury 5:42 Fat mule walking fence 8:05 Tips for adding mule to farm 10:20 Recommended DVD to start with Mammoth Jennies - Link to Mule Ground Foundation Starter Kit, https://muleman.co/2VMpndH 12:38 67 - Am I too old to ride? 15:37 73 - Am I too old to ride? 16:13 How often to worm a mule? (78 and still riding) - Link to humane twitch, https://muleman.co/2I1NXiT 20:37 Train a mule with a bossel? 21:42 Teach a 20-year old mule to lay down to mount. 23:02 Is a mule ever too old to train? 23:59 Feed to help a mule shed 24:58 How to acclimate a new mule to the farm - Link to Welcome Home Mr. Mule, https://muleman.co/2W1Stmf 27:04 Mule cow-kicks when working near the hip - Link to Come-A-Long Rope, https://muleman.co/2HxQwHX 28:01 Adding a chinstrap to martingale? 30:29 Use Come-A-Long rope to apply fly spray 31:04 How often to float mule’s teeth? 31:59 Founder in hoof (one grows faster than others) 36:01 What to do when a mule bucks 37:20 Yolanda (Netherlands) placed at competition. 37:52 How to desensitize a mule to other traffic 39:34 Using britchen and crouper compared to belt and suspenders 41:56 Mule kicking at gate 43:10 Steve’s Hot Rod Shirt 44:52 Steve’s favorite mule Casper - Link to podcast’s 1st episode where Steve talks about Casper and how he started with mules, http://podcast.muleranch.com/ 46:22 Good fly mask for mules 49:00 Molly balks when asked to leave on her own 49:46 Martingale for mountain riding in heavy brush 50:32 Horse trainer transitioning to mule trainer 53:10 Mule bonded to Shetland ponies 53:47 Tie leg up to get Molly to allow rear leg to be lifted? 54:23 Next week is a vacation week - watch for a special announcement when we return the following week. Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Steve’s recent wreck, recovering after bear scare, drinking pond water, hoof care, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:00 Welcome and Happy Memorial Day Week 0:30 Steve’s wreck 8:29 Mule braces before moving - Link to podcast, http://podcast.muleranch.com/ 12:20 How to doctor a rope burn 14:36 Cribbing wooden fences 17:40 Frustrated with lack of results when training 20:28 Patchy shedding 22:15 Recovering after bear scare 24:48 Hoof crumbling 26:37 Mule and donkey diet to prevent foundering - Link to Mule’s Can’t Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2 - Link to Free Feed and Nutrition Video, http://muleman.co/2EJKyEP 29:54 3 yr old mule with crooked legs 30:49 Free Mule Saddle Course Coming Soon - Link to be notified when course is live, https://hello.muleranch.com/new-video... 32:00 Order of training a mule 36:17 Stopping young mule from turning butt towards people 37:50 Mule that bolts - Link to Ground Foundation Kit, https://muleman.co/2VMpndH - Link to Mule Doesn’t want to pick up hoof, https://muleman.co/2TYuyqO 38:55 Runaway mules - Link to Mule Rider’s Martingale, https://muleman.co/2vi1Wdd 41:07 How to get in control of the ride 46:07 Best stall design for East Texas 47:54 Donkeys drinking pond water in hot summer 49:12 Mule with disability still works well 52:19 Origin of Come-A-Long Hitch and Rope - Link to Come-A-Long Install video, https://muleman.co/2vRZSbI 55:08 Should a donkey hoof be trimmed differently than a horse? - Link to Basics of Shoeing Your Mule and Donkey, http://muleman.co/2BjWr1W 56:49 Keeping shoes on year-round? 57:36 Letting the beta-bridle and bit hang 59:39 12 yr old needs twitching to trim hooves 1:02:32 Steve missed branding calves - Link to Come-A-Long coffee, https://muleman.co/2ZvnWz5 Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Mule coats and weather changes, trailering mules, progression of ground work, an upcoming FREE training course and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:00 Welcome to Ask Steve 5:28 How to get a mule to turn smooth circles? 14:48 Should you blanket mules without winter coats? 16:31 How to reestablish leadership with mules? -Link to Getting your Mules to Trust You and Come to You When Out at Pasture, https://muleman.co/2HJ4JU1 18:50 Mules and weather changes 19:51 Bits for all-around use -Link to Mule Bits Everything You Need to Know, https://muleman.co/2Hi2HK9 -Link to Steve’s Trail Rider Bit, https://muleman.co/2Mek2bi 23:28 How long can you trailer tie a mule? 25:58 How to get the Come-A-Long Rope on my mule? -Link to How to install the rope halter-Come-A-Long Rope, https://muleman.co/2wvUbAV 30:17 Working with older mule with uncertain past training -Link to thoughts on you and experienced mules, https://muleman.co/2K8q8aE -Link to Foundation Colt Starting, https://muleman.co/2MdGZLX -Link to After the Wreck, https://muleman.co/2Mh1vLK -Link to Can a Horse Trainer Train a Mule, https://muleman.co/2VVEXje 34:36 Myler bit and nose pressure 36:53 Saddle and packing gear for mini donkey 39:35 Why Does Center Fire Rigging Not Work Well? 42:48 Sign Up for Mailing List Now -Announcement: FREE 13 Video Training Course Coming! 45:02 Mule not comfortable working over 100 heads of cattle 46:59 How much progress should you see with a yearling’s groundwork 49:20 Send 2 year old mule to Steve for training? (Do you need a professional to train your mule?) 52:23 When a saddle may not be a fit for the rider 56:48 Trailer Overview -Link to Trailer Loading Video, http://muleman.co/2G2NOYz -Link to 2nd Trailer Loading Video DVD, https://muleman.co/2EEYlem 1:02:08 How do you respond to the “Why a Mule” question? 1:06:47 How to transition away from whip in round pen? 1:11:30 Mini mule hates new horse mule 1:12:58 Mule feed vs Horse feed -Link to Mules Can’t Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2 1:14:44 Donkeys refuse to whoa. 1:18:05 Mule moves at dismount 1:20:37 Herd bound mule 1:22:57 Mule biting and causing bare spots on flank 1:24:01 Is hobbling a mule better than hitching to trailer to stop pawing? Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about pack saddles, imprinting a baby mule, pack weight, stringing mules together, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:00 Welcome 0:26 Special Guests Di and David from AU 6:01 Yearling Pony Rope Halter 8:05 Barn and Buddy Sour Mule 13:50 Mule Saddle Trees 21:04 Mule Days - Link Packing Video, https://muleman.co/2w2V3Ny - Link Steve Talking about World Championships, https://muleman.co/2HuoAVG 26:50 Body language Towards a Mule 30:18 How to Tie Mule Team Close Together 34:58 Leading Pack Sting-Neck Reining or Bit and Bridle? 37:17 Do you Need a Professional Trainer to Work with A New Animal? 39:28 What Does Imprinting Mean? 40:57 How to Spend Time with a Baby Mule 45:56 Is It Harder to Teach a Mule to Drive or Ride? 49:08 Donkey Pack Saddles-Sawbuck or Decker? 52:00 Packing Weight for Long-Distance Feed 56:39 Correcting a Kicking Yearling - Link to Bernie Crossing the US with Steve’s Equipment, https://muleman.co/2JNhVsa 58:44 Problems Worming a Mule - Link to Come-A-Long Rope, https://muleman.co/2KX2EY8 - Link to Doctoring Your Mule Twitch, https://muleman.co/2VzsKAD 1:06:19 Start with Halter or Side Pull? 1:12:17 Aussie Mule and Donkey Show Judging March 7-8, 2020 Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Saddle Shy Riders, Cleaning Ear Wax, Traces and Tugs and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:00 Welcome 0:12 Update on Steve’s Stitches 0:36 Update on the Hoosier Festival 7:08 What are Traces? What are Tugs? 9:46 How to Find Halters for Minis/Mammoths 11:13 What Size Saddle for Mules/Donkeys? 13:46 Why Is Steve and Dave Going to Veil, AZ? 16:29 Saddle Shy after Being Thrown Off Mule (Problem with Slipping Cinches) 18:50 How Long Should Cinches be on Mule’s Belly? 20:58 Best Rear Cinch and How Tight? 22:39 Down Hair During the Summer 23:29 Tips on Cleaning Ear Wax on Mules 25:14 Whole Oats vs Varis Rolled Oats 26:26 How to Protect Mule Legs from Cactus Spines? 28:46 Best Beginner’s Bit for Young Mule - Link to Everything you Need to Know About Bits, https://muleman.co/2Hi2HK9 - Link to Mule Rider’s Martingale, https://muleman.co/2JFqCVm 32:41 What’s Harder on a Mule- Pulling or Riding? 33:37 What are Shoeing Stocks and Should They Be Used? 35:59 Steve’s Cup 36:21 Steve’s Mule Wreck Story and Lesson Learned 38:33 How to Produce Free Shoulders When Breeding for English Riding 41:20 Easy Ways to Adjust Knots on Rope Halter - Link to Adjusting the Rope Halter, https://muleman.co/2WOX5g1 43:30 Mule Fussing with Bit but Teeth are Already Floated 46:39 How to Get Mule to Accept Bridle 30:59 How to Bond with and Ride a Semi-Retired Mule - Link to Ground Foundation Kit, https://muleman.co/301RJ2N - Link to Mule’s Can’t Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2 51:54 Snaffle Bit 54:07 What Bit do You Recommend? 56:00 Pliers to Loosen Knots 57:15 Is a Mule a Good Starting Ride for Kids? 59:06 Tying Tail Hair to Saddle String 1:00:15 Making Adjustments Based on Experience 1:04:15 Does Mule’s Learn From Being Ponied - Link to Should I Pony a Shy Mule? https://muleman.co/2W3OUz2 1:05:20 More on Tying the Tail Hair 1:06:00 Is Steve Taking Apprentices? 1:06:27 Donkey Will Not Follow a Woman 1:07:55 Bishop Mule Days and Other Mule Days - Link to Bishop Mule Days Review, https://muleman.co/2II2KB3 Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about bridles and bits, how to hobble your mule, hoof care, permanent RVing with mules with the laws of Arizona and a whole lot more! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:00 Steve’s 14 Stitches 1:00 Hoosier Horse Fair - Link to Hoosier Horse Fair Bio, https://muleman.co/2VNVhX3 2:27 Welcome to Ask Steve 6:37 Mule Whose Foot Shy - Link to When You Have Trouble Picking Up the Rear Foot, https://muleman.co/2TYuyqO - Link to Ground Foundation Starter Kit, https://muleman.co/2VMpndH 10:50 Hormonal Molly Mule - Link to Steve’s Feed video, https://muleman.co/2H7rAs3 - Link to Mules Can’t Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2 15:00 Natural Treatment of Mule COPD 16:01 Mule Doesn’t Want Groomed 17:16 Purpose of a Bridle 24:12 Beta Bridle and Different Bits 26:46 Martingale Bridle for Young or Problem Mules - Link to Everything You Need to Know About Mule and Donkey Bits, https://muleman.co/2DVn51x 29:34 Adjusting Stirrups for Longer Legs 30:54 Snap over Buckles on the Bridle 33:12 Training for Treats 37:39 Average Port Size on Bit 39:36 Crooked Legs on Young Mule 43:20 Saddle Moving When Mounting - Link to Queen Valley Mule Ranch Saddle Pads, https://muleman.co/2Gdn62S - Link to Can Your Saddle Do This?, https://muleman.co/2J6mMFC 49:48 Contracted Heels on Unshod Mules 52:38 Breeding Out of Thoroughbred Mares 53:50 Mule Dominance Over Horse 55:50 Transitioning Bits 58:07 Thoughts on Quarter Horse Mule 59:29 Ideal Mule Height for 6’2” Man 1:01:06 Pony-Sized Bit for Mule 1:03:14 Hoof Problems- Genetic vs Environment 1:04:58 Hoof Myth and Trimming 1:06:22 Permanent RVing with Mules 1:08:33 Nerve Damage in the Mouth 1:10:36 Difference between Stirrup, Over-Shoe Stirrup, and Tap 1:15:07 The Surcingle - Link to Mule Riders Martingale, https://muleman.co/2DTVRbz 1:21:51 Hobbles- What Are They and Why Are They Needed? - Link to Wait Here, https://muleman.co/2V4QKLr 1:23:45 Fire Department Updates 1:27:30 Handmade Horsehair Hat Bands from Prison Ministry Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Rearing Mules, Companion Animals, Rope Halters and Bridles, Deworming and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:00 Herd Leader and Lead Ropes - Link to Rope Halter Playlist, https://muleman.co/2UB0mO1 1:36 Welcome 2:17 Deworming - Link to Doctoring Your Mule, https://muleman.co/2VsZ1gx 5:26 Mini Mules 6:46 Founder - Link to Grass Founder in Mules and Donkeys, https://muleman.co/2XMrqvD 8:10 Mule Pawing 12:00 Mini Donkey Rearing with Come-A-Long Rope - Link to Mule Ground Foundation Starting Kit, https://muleman.co/2GOmmOh 15:00 Aggressive Behavior from Jack to Jenny 17:00 DABSA 17:40 Companion Animals 21:35 Tobacco as Dewormer 22:19 Getting Animal to Stand Still for Mounting 24:50 Horse Trainer for Mules and Donkeys - Link to Can a Horse Trainer Train a Mule, https://muleman.co/2WGNTtn 27:38 Clinics in Texas or Oklahoma? - Link to Host a Clinic, https://muleman.co/2PtyVEI 28:58 False Hoof Walls 30:23 Shoeing and Balance - Link to Basics of Shoeing Your Mule or Donkey, https://muleman.co/2NaJgV6 32:50 Steve’s Saddles not Mule Saddles - Link to Mule Saddle-Everything You Need to Know, https://muleman.co/2K5VzEm 34:30 Mule Rearing with Come-A-Long Rope - Link to Ask, Tell, Demand, https://muleman.co/2vlpBJN 39:26 Time Away from Young Mule in Training 40:50 Tips for Ponying Success 42:55 Riding with Rope Halter and Bridle 45:33 Mule Advocates in Netherlands 46:20 Pros and Cons of 1 & 2 Rig Hip Plates (Breaching) 48:10 Taps versus Stirrups 50:04 How to Work a 2-year old Mule - Link to Ground Communication Kit, 52:14 1-year old John trying to nurse 53:38 Hoosier Horse Fair and Expo May 3-5 - Link to Hoosier Fair, https://muleman.co/2GEUzDg 55:02 50th Anniversary Mule Days in Bishop, CA May 21-26 - Link to Mule Days, https://muleman.co/2VsZn6R - Link to review Mule Days, https://muleman.co/2II2KB3 - Link to Original ATV Hat, https://muleman.co/2PCGl8Z Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Conditioning for Endurance Rides, Disposition, Knee Replacement and Riding and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:00 Handgun Training in Nevada 1:23 Steve’s weapons 3:32 Welcome 6:44 White Spots and Overheating 14:54 Updates from S. Africa Mule Owner 16:32 Wolf Teeth and Trail Bits - Link to Mule Bits- Everything You Need to Know, https://muleman.co/2XG4FtT 18:51 Changing from Horses to Mules 22:15 Buckaroo Hat 23:58 Helping Mule Adjust to All Horse Environment -Link to Welcome Home Mr. Mule, https://muleman.co/2W1Stmf 26:54 Used Tack - Link to Mule Saddles - Everything You Need to Know, https://muleman.co/2Bchi6k 32:18 Conditioning for Endurance Rides 35:03 Mule Disposition 36:07 Mules that don’t like to be handled - Link to Catching Your Mule on Your Terms, https://muleman.co/2Vmv8OW - Link to Getting Your Mule to Trust You and Catching Them in Pasture, https://muleman.co/2IByisc 44:05 Working Mules 47:08 Mule Feed Check - Link to Shane and Shane- The Lord is My Salvation (song), https://muleman.co/2IE0Px5 - Link to Feed Talk, https://muleman.co/2DoBjIb - Link to Mules Can’t Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2 49:42 Bumping Mules - Ask, Tell, Demand - Link to Martingale, https://muleman.co/2vi1Wdd - Link to Come-A-Long Coffee, https://muleman.co/2ZvnWz5 51:16 Feeding New Skinny, Wormy Mules 53:34 Adjusting Draft Halters Update 54:07 Change Mule Trail Position 56:46 Flu-Rhino Vaccination 58:24 Will hair grow back? Halters 59:13 Come-A-Long Hitch - Link to Come-A-Long, https://muleman.co/2KX2EY8 1:00:57 Conditioning Mules for Coon Hunting 1:04:00 Dry Spots 1:04:50 Cell Phone Vibration 1:06:39 Ride Call for VA- Sundance Kid 1:07:20 Knee Replacement and Riding 1:08:24 Missed Questions? 1:08:57 Please Share 1:09:30 Hoosier Festival 1:11:20 Resurrection Mystery Calls Welcome Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about mule foot and hoof care, adjusting rope halters to fit donkeys, quick mule makeovers, lunging, the Hoosier Horse Fair and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! **************************** 0:00 Welcome to Ask Steve 0:15 Thank You to Listeners for Presents 1:00 Come-A-Long Coffee - Link to Come-A-Long Coffee, https://www.muleranch.com/product/com... 2:08 Request to Listeners 3:55 Equine Foot and Hoof Care 14:52 Recent Articles on Saddles and Bits - Link to Mule Bits Article, https://www.muleranch.com/mule-bits-e... - Link to Mule Saddle Article, https://www.muleranch.com/mule-saddle... 15:18 Cleaning Sheathing on Mules 20:10 Adjusting Rope Halters -Link to Rope Halter Playlist, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26SlT... 23:40 Mules and Parkinson's Disease 27:25 Mule Makeover Challenge 29:43 What is a Bit Seat? 35:44 What is TMJ? 38:06 Equine and Foxtail 39:16 Hackamores and Mules 42:07 Weaving and Homebound Mules 47:52 Adjusting small halter to fit donkeys 48:40 Mules and Liberty Lunging 52:31 When to start checking Mule teeth 54:23 Hoosier Horse Fair - Link to Hoosier Horse Fair, https://hoosierhorsefair.org/ - First 50 people to visit Steve at HHF will get a QVMR Canvas Bag and Magic Knife 55:52 Trailer Loading and Unloading - Link to Trailer Loading DVD, https://www.muleranch.com/product/tra... - Link to Trailer Loading-How to Successfully Load Your Mule or Donkey, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Drob... 59:00 Blistering to help Locked Patella? 1:00:08 Injured Tongue and Bits - Link to Mule Bits, https://www.muleranch.com/mule-bits-e... 1:03:13 Thank you for Listener Gifts and Come-A-Long Coffee - Link to Come-A-Long Coffee, https://www.muleranch.com/product/com... Follow Steve and Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Thrush Problems, Steve’s Hat, Mules as Guard Animals, Hoosier Expo and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:01 Welcome 3:32 What kind of exercises can be done to lighten up the front end of a 17 year old mule? 9:50 All about the come-a-long rope 12:48 How to wax a come-a-long rope 15:19 Get help buying a mule 16:34 Video/Audio issues 18:59 Video/Audio back up 19:57 Steve talks about today’s hat 21:37 Part 2 of buying a mule 30:07 What to do about thrush 31:20 Slick shoes or grit on them 32:30 Put a mule saddle on a horse 34:46 Cinch information - Link to a video about getting in a saddle with cinching it, https://muleman.co/2EwY9Lx 39:49 Do mules make excellent guard animals? 42:05 Steve’s Easter 44:05 Feeding program for mules 46:40 Breeding for a gaited mule 50: 10 Do gaited jacks exist over 15 hands? 52:34 What should mule owners do in conjunction with the dental vet? 53:50 How does your lovely wife handle all these mules around you? 55:48 Steps in mule training 58:35 Stifle problems - Link to mule and donkey ground foundation starting kit, http://muleman.co/2tAJHlb - Link to come-a-long rope, http://muleman.co/2D11TVH 1:02:46 How often do you plan on doing these live sessions? Follow Steve and Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

Hear from Steve Edwards exactly what you need to look for when purchasing your first or next mule.

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about How to Measure for Cinches, Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo, Come-A-Long Rope for Trained Mammoth Donkey, Down Hill Hip, What Is a Gelding Mule?, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:00 It’s Raining at Queen Valley Mule Ranch 1:43 Share This Broadcast 2:22 Steve Shares His Mule Knowledge 5:43 How to Measure for Cinches 11:14 Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo 12:48 Come-A-Long Rope for Trained Mammoth Donkey 16:16 Rope Halters 20:02 Mule Doesn’t Like New Stall 22:41 Pen/Corral Training 27:43 Catching Livestock Guard Donkeys 30:53 What Size Should a Mule be for a Large Guy to Ride? 33:54 Cross Fire Rigging 37:34 Mules From Quarter or Two Eyed Jack Mares 38:53 Down Hill Hip 42:21 What Is a Gelding Mule? How To Stop Him From Kicking 45:42 You Must Be the Herd Leader 45:58 Turn a Big Mule Around in a 10’ Circle 51:14 Start Training Yearling Mule in a Round Pen 53:37 When Can I start Training My Mule for Riding and Driving? 55:04 Pack Donkey Training 57:51 How to Stop Kicking Video 1:01:00 Come-A-Long Coffee Update 1:01:37 Keep Jack Donkey Calm for Ferrier 1:04:55 You Can Train Your Mule Link - Can a Horse Trainer Train a Mule? Video, https://muleman.co/2WGNTtn 1:08:29 Will a Steve Edward’s Saddle Fit My Mule? 1:12:32 Moving From Hay & Pellets to Just Pellets 1:16:23 Do I Need A Mule Trainer? 1:19:15 Final Thoughts Follow Steve and Queen Valley Mule Ranch Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk

Talking about Teaching Mules to Laterally Flex, Come-A-Long Coffee, Grazing Muzzles, Unique Mule Hoof Needs, Foundation Training For a Colt, Steve’s Latest Adventure, and A Whole Lot More!

Talking about What to Feed Guard Mules, Don’t Put Your Horse Saddle on a Mule, Foundation Training, Is a Mule Happier With A Pasture Mate? And A Whole Lot More!

Talking about What You Need to Know Before Ordering a Steve Edwards Saddle, Mule or Donkey, Grass Founder, English Tack for a Mule?, Let’s Make Mules Shine! and A Whole Lot More!