Spurs for Mules, Mule and Donkey Bits, Mule Rider’s Martingale, and Communication 101

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about his recent and upcoming travels, Smooth Snaffle Bit vs Double Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit, Saddle Trees, White LIne Disease and A Whole Lot More!

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0:00 Welcome
0:30 Recent Clinic Recap & Upcoming Dates
4:13 Spurs 101: for Mules and Donkeys
12:13 Total Mule/Donkey Communication: Using Your Voice, Hands, Legs, Seat
15:47 The Mule Rider’s Martingale
18:30 Smooth Snaffle Bit vs Double Twisted Wire Snaffle Bit
21:25 How to get a mule to relax its head
22:50 Refined Mule Communication
Link to Mule Rider’s Martingale video, http://muleman.co/2EvgYTa
24:51 When to use spurs when riding a mule or donkey
26:54 Importance of mule’s head position
31:58 Adjusting to the Mule Rider’s Martingale
35:51 Best Driving Bit
38:20 The Trailrider Bit
39:06 Making custom saddles for horses
41:30 Should I use a bit with a nose piece?
43:27 Saddle Trees
47:42 Bits: Curb Chain or Strap?
50:15 Mule and Donkey White Line Disease
55:16 Mule Safety Precautions
Link to last week’s special stream, https://muleman.co/2HO0WlZ
1:02:15 Wrap up


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