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Question: When can I turn my weaned male mule back into the herd
with the other animals? Answer: You can turn your weaned, male mule back into the
herd when he is two years old. It should be fine to put him back in with
the mare after weaning. Mules will always love their mothers, and that
connection will always be there. During training, you want your mule to
learn to think of you as his "other Mom." If he does, he'll enjoy being
with you enough to go with you without getting stressed about being away
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Meredith
-- We can't thank you enough for the tour you gave us, and our relatives from Indiana, last Friday (July 24th). It was beyond any expectations we might have had. At first, I thought if we just drove by your ranch and took some pictures that would impress them since they had seen your programs on RFD-TV several times. For you to personally take the time to show us around was like being treated like royalty. You, your ranch, your ranch hands and the animals are very impressive. Clyde and Barbara Glass | ||
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Check
the Events Calendar at www.luckythreeranch.com.
If you know of an event that is not on our list, please let us
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To get the most out of Meredith's 10-video,
resistance-free training program, you must use it correctly. Everyone
should begin with DVD #1, Foal Training and DVD #8, Management,
Fitting and Grooming. This is because, regardless of your animal's age
or experience, he needs a proper foundation for real training to begin and
because what you feed your animal and how you care for him will determine
his responsiveness to training. Be sure to use the training series in sequence. Each DVD includes activities designed to facilitate a good working relationship between animal and trainer at each stage of training. The exercises also help strengthen your equine's muscles at each stage of his physical development, to prepare him for things to come. Remember, when we're training, we are preparing the animal physically, mentally and emotionally. This is why it is important not to proceed too quickly and to do things in their natural order. You're learning a way of life together, and that takes time! For more information on Training Mules and Donkeys, please visit www.LuckyThreeRanch.com or call 800-816-7566. | ||
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For your
convenience, here is a current program schedule for Training Mules and
Donkeys with Meredith Hodges on RFD-TV. Please check your local
listing for show times.
August Schedule #49: Equus Revisited Part 4 Wed - 8/5/09 First Airing Special - Premier Airing of Athletic Conditioning for Longevity" for your equine #29: Massage For Your Equine w/Joanne Lang Wed - 8/12/09 First Airing Meredith and Joanne discuss the benefits of equine massage and how to get the best from your equine. #25: Advanced Jumping Wed - 8/19/09 First Airing Safety and equipment, rider positions, types of jumps, gymnastics, stadium jumping and showing #26: Cross Country Jumping Wed - 8/26/09 First Airing Combined Training levels, protective gear, rating speed, types of jumps, warm up and walking the course | ||
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Jasper's got a new coloring book! The Jasper Goes
to Bishop Coloring Book includes more than 20 drawings by Tennessee
Mule Artist Bonnie Shields, plus fun games to play and a pull out poster
to color, too! Kids can add their own creative flair to Bonnie's terrific
artwork and get ready for the "Jasper Goes to Bishop" video coming this
fall.
Also, be sure to check out Jasper's web site for games and activities. There's always something fun to do or see at www.JasperTheMule.com. | ||
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Mules make the grade! The August issue of USDF Connection Magazine features the mule as its "Breed of Month." Meredith is mentioned in the article as one who deserves "much of the credit for mules' advancement in the dressage world..." Also earning a well-deserved mention, American Mule Association member Heart B Porter Creek, the "winningest mule in the history of U.S. dressage," and owner/rider Audrey Goldsmith (pictured here). | ||
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Greetings everyone! I battled blizzards and tornadoes and
relatives, but somehow, I made it to Columbia, TN Mule Day this April. I
do this every three years just to scare them, but I think, with all the
tornadoes they insist on having when I get there, they have successfully
turned the tables on me. Attendance was great, but sales were not-story of
the times.
On my way back to Idaho, I had a stowaway, my cousin's kid, Rene. She was great company and helped with the driving. I drug her to Bland, MO and the offices of Mules and More magazine where Sue Cole tossed us into the family pile and we had a great time with Loren Basham and his outfit. Met the young couple from Germany who had come over to buy riding mules for themselves from Loren-AND, Miss Sue took us to her local breakfast/coffee club in downtown Bland. | ||
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Be sure to check out Jasper's new and improved website! Visit www.jasperthemule.com.
Lucky Three Ranch phone: 800.816.7566
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