Columbia, TN - Mule Day 2010 Program

Mules Building a Strong America

MULE DAY 2010 Columbia, TN • April 8th – 11th

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From The Editor

Here in Middle Tennessee as the trees and flowers start to bloom, it's usually a sign that Mule Day is near. As the weeks of anticipation turn to days, you can feel the excitement bursting throughout this vibrant southern town. Locals and visitors alike look forward to some good 'ol fashioned fun with family, friends and of course the occasional mule.

I have seen the growth of Mule Day in many ways throughout my years on the Mule Day Committee. Our information guide has grown from a foldable flyer in 1974 to a 64 page program this year. Whether you're an exhibitor, spectator or just a mule lover, our goal each year is to provide information explaining what you can expect to see the entire week here at Mule Day. I want to extend to each and everyone of you an invitation to attend the 2010 Mule Day festivities. I know you will find something fun and entertaining for everyone young and old alike. – Harvey Spann

About the Cover

Joseph Vick, a local mule artist depicts the mule doing everyday choirs. Joseph's prints can be seen and purchased at www.muleprints.com, also you can visit his booth at the park during Mule Day. A special thanks goes out to our advertisers, they make printing this Mule Day program possible. Please help support them while visiting Columbia and throughout the year.

Check-In Center

The Red Top Log Cabin at the entrance to Maury County Park will be used as a “Check-In Center” for exhibitors, concessionaires and people bringing equipment that needs assistance.

Our visitors that know where they are going, have the correct paperwork, etc. need not stop at the cabin. The cabin will be open through Friday evening.

The “Information Center” within the park will still be open and is there to assist everyone with general information, official Mule Day pins, bumper stickers, etc.

MULE DAY OFFICE: PO Box 66, Columbia, TN 38402 931-381-9557 • www.muleday.com • muleday@bellsouth.net OFFICE HOURS January: Mon. - Wed / 9-4 • February: Mon. - Thur. / 9-4 March & April: Mon. - Fri / 9-4

Program Index

Advertisers Index .............................62 Advertisement Information .............27 Area Maps ............................... 7 & 32 Arts & Crafts Festival .............. 4 & 62 At Maury County Park 1018 Maury Co. Park Dr. ..............4 Beauty Pageant ...................... 56 & 57 Blue Grass Show .............................20 Camping .........................................62 Checkers & Pool Tournament .........13 Church Service ................................51 Clogging - Mule Town Stompers & Tony Malugin .............................28 Commercial Vendor Space ..............62 Concession Permits .........................62 Country/Blue Grass Music ..............13 Disclaimer .......................................62 Flea Market .......................................4 Gospel Singing ................................51 Ham & White Beans ......................13 Hee-Haw Chili Supper....................19 Knife Auction - 2010 ......................42 Liars’ Contest ..................................27 Log Loading Competition...............15 Mule & Donkey Seminar ................20 Mule Sale ........................................12 MULE SHOWS: Draft Mule Show ............... 40 & 41 Driving Mule Show .....................21 Gaited Mule Championship ........23 Mini Mania Show/Miniature Donkeys ....................................44 Mule Pulling ...................... 25 & 31 Riding Mule Show .......................55 Pancake Breakfast ............................29 Parade, Entry Form/Rules 32, 49 & 50 Pickin' and Grinnin' .........................4 Schedule of Events ............................6 Souvenirs.........................................51 Special Entertainment .....................18 Square Dance - Saturday Evening ...48 Survey ................................... 59 & 60 Stalls................................................62 Wagon Train ...................................11 931.381.9557 – Columbia, TN

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ACTIVITIES & ADMISSION The fun starts here! Activities begin at Maury County Park on Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. with the famous Mule Sale.

Wednesday evening will feature special blue grass entertainment held at the Ridley 4-H Center across from the park.

Regular activities begin Thursday at 10:00 a.m. See Schedule of Events for complete list of activities.

Admission: Thursday, Friday and Saturday is $7.00, under 12 is Free. Weekend passes available for only $12. All campers are required to have weekend passes whenever they arrive. Please get them when you make arrangements for camping. Price includes state amusement tax and are good for all in park activities, excluding rides.

ARTS & CRAFTS AND FLEA MARKET The Mule Day Arts & Crafts Show will take place at Maury County Park starting on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. and continuing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Starting this year, the Arts & Crafts will continue until 6:00 p.m. each day and end at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Mule Day Arts & Crafts and Flea Market are two of the more popular aspects of Mule Day. The Arts & Crafts section consists of over a hundred vendors with a variety of items, all handmade by the crafters, and encompassing a large area of Maury County Park. Many of our vendors have been coming for many years, and a couple since Mule Day first began.

We always have some new ones to add each year and always some new items to excite the crafting aficionados. We have quilts, pottery, iron works, collectible knives and coins, homemade fudge, woodworking and lots more. The vendors all love to meet and talk with all the visitors to Mule Day and even encourage you to sit and visit for a spell.

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come from all over the country and look forward to meeting each year for a four-day visit. I always look forward to seeing who and what is new and exciting for the coming year.

So we hope that you will come out and visit, sit a spell and just absorb the wonder that is Mule Day, because that’s exactly what I plan to do again this year! Can’t wait to see you all at Maury County Park.

CONCESSIONS Italian sausage and peppers… pizza… roasted corn on the cob…

Greek salads… Philly cheese steaks… fried pickles… Nachos… fried Bologna sandwiches… Onion blossoms… kettle corn… hot apple fritters… funnel cakes… ice cream… fresh squeezed lemonade …cotton candy… plus so many more delicious foods for you to try! As you enjoy the activities of Mule Day be sure to sample all your favorite foods and beverages.

All concessions are open until 6:00 p.m. and are inspected by the Maury County Health Department. There is limited concession space available by permit only. For more information, contact the Mule Day office.

PICKIN’ AND GRINNIN’ There will be live music throughout the entire event. D.J. Cricket will crank up the event with some karaoke on Thursday. There will be a variety of musical entertainment ranging from bluegrass to hillbilly. Come on out and show off your singing talent or just bring a chair and listen to various musical groups pick and grin.

SOUVENIRS All official Mule Day Souvenirs are sold by Tennessee Tech Alumni Association with profits going toward scholarships for Tech students. Visit our booth at the park and pick up your 2010 button, t-shirt or hat. For more information concerning souvenirs, call Duane Allen at 931-388-8111.

“So, this your first trip to Mule Day?”

By Bob Duncan Let’s say, for sake of argument, that you just came from another planet and landed here smack in the middle of Mule Day. Don’t laugh. It has happened before.

As the emcee for the annual Liar’s Contest I always ask for a show of hands to see where everyone has come from. A few years ago, as I ticked off the states and a few hands went up here and there, I noticed this one fellow who seemed to hold his hand up no matter what locality I mentioned.

Deciding to test the fellow, I asked if anyone was from Iceland. His hand went up.

Then I asked for Borneo. His hand went up. Katmandu? Hand up. Antarctica?

Hand. It was at this point that I delivered the acid test – anybody here from the Ring Nebula of Seti-Alpha 9? Sure enough, his hand went up. So, now you know that I was not kidding – we do have interplanetary visitors for Mule Day and I offer this case as proof positive of the point.

Even considering our guests from outer space we continue to have lots of visitors from around the good old U.S. of A. Of course, some of them come year after year but there are lots of them who come just once. Each year at the Liar’s Contest I ask the crowd if this is their first trip to Mule Day and invariably about half the crowd is here for the very first time.

But don’t feel bad as there is a first time to everything. You just have to sharpen your elbows and wade into the crowd.

Mule Day is the last great stand of country folk. It is the passing of memories before our eyes long thought forgotten. It is a gathering of the descendants of good, solid peckerwood folk who worked the mules and lived with them; each contributing to their mutual care and feeding.

The ownership of a good team of mules meant the difference between relative self-sufficiency and independence as compared to the hand-to-mouth subsistence as a share cropper working someone else’s mules. While the ownership of a good team of mules meant personal progress for your family, the ownership of a bad team meant heartbreak and disaster.

The mule is a cross between the horse and the donkey. It is, in short, a hybrid creature and as with other hybrid-crosses, the features of its parents are multiplied and

magnified. The mule is stronger and more resilient than either the horse or donkey. It is more sure-footed and nimble than either.

But, at the same time, the mule is smarter, more mischievous and possibly more malevolent than either of the parents.

In short, a bad mule is bad news. He has both the endurance and evil wit to wear a poor man down – if he does not kill him outright with a lightning-fast kick to the head. A bad mule will tear up your crops, rip up his harness, destroy your plows and tools, harass your other animals and kick down your gates and fences. A bad mule is a devil on four legs and his reputation will spread like kudzu. You can’t sell him as no one will buy him. You are stuck with him and he is stuck with you. Until death you both shall part.

But a team of good mules was a joy to an old time farmer. Such mules would work hard for you. They never stepped on your young plants while you were “busting the middles.” They worked from dawn to dusk in the hot fields and never asked for much.

Whether or not mules were good depended largely upon the man who did the breeding. It was his sharp eye and long experience that made good matches between sire and dam. A good and honest mule breeder was an important man to know. Very often he was a man who “made” or “broke” his farming community.

And this is why the descendants of oldtime yeoman farmers still flock to Columbia, Maury County early each spring. This is the anniversary of the great mule trading event that was held here for generations.

When a farmer wanted to acquire a team of good mules he came to Columbia – the little Tennessee town world famous for its mules.

It was here that the best of the mule breeders brought their stock. It was here that farmers swarmed on “First Monday” (the precursor of Mule Day) to buy and sell.

It was here that both the U.S. and British Armies sent their buyers to purchase draft stock to supply their troops. It was here that the local folks all had a picket fence around their yards to keep the huge herds of mules in the streets and out of their flower beds.

And now you have come. Eat the barbeque, buy the trinkets, watch the parade and the mule pullings and go to the dances and the shows but, while you are here, think again of those old timers who once came here for reasons of life and death. It was here that small farmers found a way toward prosperity. It was here that untold numbers of families got their first look at their new pair of mules. It was here that hard-working folks found a richer, more productive life.

Welcome to Mule Day.

Selling Mules on the Square in 1939

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Schedule of Events MONDAY, APRIL 5th, 2010 9:00 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wagon Train Departs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 11 TUESDAY, APRIL 6th, 2010 1:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mule Sale – Maury County Park, Skillington Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7th, 2010 6:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Country & Blue Grass Music – Ridley 4-H Center. . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 THURSDAY, APRIL 8th, 2010 10:00 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Log Loading Competition – Main Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . Arts & Crafts/Flea Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 & 62 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. . . . . . . Live Music at Main Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All Weekend 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amazing Grace – Main Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.. . . . . . . Special Entertainment – Main Arena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riding Mule Show immediately following. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mule & Donkey Seminar – Senior Citizen Center . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Grass Music Feast – Columbia State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20 FRIDAY, APRIL 9th, 2010 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. . . . . . .

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Arts & Crafts/Flea Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 & 62 Live Music – Main Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All Weekend Mule Driving Show – Old Arena. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 21 Amazing Grace – Main Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 Gaited Mule Show – Old Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 23 Mule Pulling – Main Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 25 Liars’ Contest – Columbia Central High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 27 Clogging, “Mule Town Stompers” and Tony Malugin – Ridley 4-H Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 28

SATURDAY, APRIL 10th, 2010 6:00 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pancake Breakfast – Memorial Bldg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 29 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . Arts & Crafts/Flea Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 & 62 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. . . . . . . Live Music – Main Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All Weekend 10:00 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mule Pulling – Main Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31 11:00 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mule Day Parade – Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 32, 49 & 50 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draft Mule Show – Old Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 40 & 41 4:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knife Auction – Main Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 42 6:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amazing Grace – Main Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 6:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mini Mania Show – Old Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 44 7:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Square Dance – Ridley 4-H Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 48 SUNDAY, APRIL 11th, 2010 9:00 a.m.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church Services – Main Stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 51 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. . . . . . . Arts & Crafts/Flea Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 & 62 12:00 Noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Riding Mule Show – Main Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 55 2:00 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gospel Singing – Main Stage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 51

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Columbia Area Map A B C D E F G H I J K

LODGING Steeple Chase Inn Days Inn Country Hearth Inn James K. Polk Motel Hampton Inn Relax Inn Super 8 America's Best Value Inn Comfort Inn Jameson Inn Richland Inn

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LEGEND #1 Maury County Park • • • • •

Mule Sale Old Arena Main Arena Senior Center Arts & Crafts, Flea Market, Knife & Coin Show • Main Stage

#2 Schools/Columbia Central High School #3 Town Square

See page 32 for parade route and park area map.

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Discover the

Antebellum Homes Capital of Tennessee

Photo by Mike Serkownek www.TraceOfLight.com

As you discover the antebellum homes of Maury County, you will be taking a walk into our past.

These beautiful sites live on as witnesses to history.

Let our Presidential site, historic homes and plantations tell you their story.

Historic sites open daily including: 11th President James K. Polk’s Ancestral Home & Presidential Hall Old Tennessee Trail Civil War Trails Other sites include: Rippavilla Plantation, Tennessee Museum of Early Farm Life, The Athenaeum Rectory, Elm Springs, Ferguson Hall & the Mt. Pleasant/Maury Museum of Local History www.tntrailsandbyways.com www.civilwartrails.org www.tnvacation.com

Proud to be a Mule Day Sponsor.

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Welcoming You...

CITY OF COLUMBIA

MAURY COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Dear Columbia Visitors:

Dear Maury County Visitors:

On behalf of the City of Columbia, I extend to you a very special welcome to Mule Day 2010. As in the past, our celebration will be the continuation for our City’s namesake, the Mule Capital of the World.

Our City employees will be available to insure your visit is both safe and memorable. Saturday’s parade is one of the greatest outdoor events in the south and can be viewed in our beautiful downtown/West 7th Street area.

The City continues to expand its shopping, dining, entertainment and historical venues that we hope will enhance your Mule Day celebration experience.

We are honored you have chosen to spend your weekend with us! We appreciate you visiting Columbia and Maury County for Mule Day 2010. Our hope is that you can say you were treated with southern hospitality by the citizens of Columbia.

Have a safe trip home, and we look forward to seeing you again for our next Mule Day celebration 2011!

I would like to take this opportunity to formally welcome all of our 2010 visitors to Maury County and let you know how pleased we are to have you share a Mule Day experience with us. Last year’s Mule Day Celebration was a tremendous success, and we believe the 2010 celebration will be even better.

Maury County is still an agricultural based county and I am proud to have grown up on a farm where mules were the mainstay of the agricultural operations. Our family had a pair of big mules named Kate and Maude and as a small boy they seemed gigantic. They did everything that tractors do today such as plowing our garden to pulling the plows and wagons to plant and harvest our crops.

While in Maury County, please feel free to call on me or my office assistants for any help or information you need while visiting Maury County. Maury County employees will be happy to answer any questions and stand by to make your visit the most memorable occasion.

Please remember that as a visitor to the 2010 Mule Day, you are our honored guests.

Sincerely, Dean Dickey Mayor City of Columbia

Sincerely, James L. Bailey, Jr. Maury County Mayor

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WAGON TRAIN

The Wagon Train will start at Leiper's Fork and follow the Old Tennessee Settlers to Soldiers Trail. This ride will be scenic and the most beautiful wagon train ever! Bring your camera and relax as you travel our historic countryside. Wednesday we'll depart for Maury County Park, Columbia, TN. Participants from 2009 will have 1st choice, all others will go on a waiting list. All participants MUST register through the Mule Day Office before the ride. NO participant will be allowed to register on location. Cost for the Wagon Train will be $50.00 per individual. For more info. contact: D.C. Neeley at 931-388-4590 or the Mule Day office at 931-381-9557. Preregistration - required through the Mule Day office. Absolutely no alcohol permitted.

Welcome Visitors Get the cash you need at any of our ATMs TJS PITTSTOP

1590 Bear Creek Pike

MAIN OFFICE

MAURY REGIONAL HOSPITAL

NORTHSIDE BRANCH

2510 TROTWOOD AVENUE

217 S. James Campbell Blvd.

823 Nashville Highway

1224 Trotwood Avenue Near Neely’s Mill

It’s Your Heritage. It’s Our Privilege.

931-388-1970 www.heritagebankandtrust.com

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T hings You Don't Want to Miss!

Looking for action, excitement, and fun-filled entertainment for the whole family, Mule Day is the place to be starting on Thursday night with special entertainment. Paul Daily will kick off the event by amazing you with his horse skills. He gentles horses with words, and pats until they let him bridle, saddle, and ride them all within two hours. Mule Races will follow Mr. Daily. You definitely do not want to miss who goes home with the bragging rights to the fastest mule in Tennessee.

Next, Rick Revel will entertain you by telling an emotional and thoughtprovoking story about Tennessee native, Tod Carter. The story will

revolve around his experiences during the Civil War. It will begin with Tod and Rosencranz, the horse he raised, marching off to war until the day that they both died at the Battle of Franklin on his father’s farm. Last but definitely not least, the fast-action, straight shootin cowboy mounted shooters will end the night by keeping you on the edge of your seat.

Have you ever wanted to get an adrenaline rush? The mechanical bull will take you for the ride of your life for 8 seconds. If the bull isn’t your cup of tea, the high flying bungee will definitely keep you on your toes. Before you leave, be sure to visit the ball field that will be overwhelmed with inflatables. Kids of all ages will enjoy themselves on the giant slide, the obstacle course,

and the jousting bounce. There are even inflatables for babies and toddlers. They will have a great time in the bounce houses and the ball toss as well.

If music is more your style, we have you covered too. D.J. Cricket will keep the stage rocking with Karaoke and talented performers from the time that Mule Day kicks off on Thursday until the end of the day Sunday.

Sunday will bring an end to Mule Day 2010 with the church service and gospel singing. What a wonderful way to spend time with your family and friends while making memories that will last a lifetime. When it's time to go we hope you have loads to talk about on your way home – especially about making plans to come back to Mule Day next year!

MULE DAY MULE SALE MULES • HORSES • COLTS • HARNESSES

TUESDAY, APRIL 6th, 1:00 PM SKILLINGTON BARN, MAURY COUNTY PARK, COLUMBIA, TN Walking Horse Arena available to exhibit animals between 10:00 & 11:45 AM on sale day.

1938 Mule Sale, E. 7th Street

CATALOG SALE Reese Bros. Mule Sale Co. Dick and Rufus Reese DBA TN. Mule Sales Auctioneer: Colonel J.B. Driver, Indianapolis, Indiana

Future Reese Bros. Sales: Jan. 15th & 16th, 2010 Dickson, TN Feb. 13th, 2010 Knoxville, TN Mule Celebration July 10th, 2010

All entries must have a six months Coggins test. Tennessee law requires health certificate for out-of-state animals, certificate good for 30 days.

For consignment forms and additional information call Dick Reese 615-452-2544 or Rufus Reese 615-452-2478.

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WEDNESDAY 6:30 PM COUNTRY & BLUE GRASS MUSIC Come have fun and dance the night away! The Mule Day Committee is now providing entertainment on Wednesday night. There will be Country Music with line dancing, two-stepping and waltzing. We will also have a clogging exhibition and a surprise exhibition. Come out and join us at the Ridley 4-H Center located across from Maury County Park. Concessions will be available plus free admission!

The Nell Wright Senior Center (Next to Maury Co. Park Office)

OPEN: Wed. – Sat., April 7th & 10th Looking for a place to rest?

Take a break here at the Senior Center.

You can even check your e-mail on our P.C.'s.

WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY Coffee, Drinks & Homemade Deserts!

THURSDAY 9:00 AM Hand and Foot Canasta Tournament Trophy/Prize $100, $55, $25 THURSDAY 9:00 AM Pool Tournament Trophy/Prize $100, $55, $25 Must register for tournaments $5.00 per person

THURSDAY & FRIDAY Ham & White Beans $5.50 11 AM - 5:30 PM Raffle Tickets $20 Cash and other prizes totaling $4,500!

Visit www.mcsc2.org for more info.

Trail Rides, Fishing, Pool, RVs

CRITTERS WELCOME! 2291 Highway 231 South Shelbyville, TN 37160 Phone: 931-684-8822 Email: clearviewhorse@aol.com

www.clearviewhorsefarm.com

Raffle drawing on Saturday after Mule Day Knife Auction at 4:30pm at the Main Stage.

Located at the Maury County Park For more information, call 931-380-3950 - visit our website www.mcsc2.org or email: mkmcsc3@cpws.net 931.381.9557 – Columbia, TN

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A HISTORY OF MULE DAY Around 1840 Columbia became known for its April Livestock show and Street Mule Market on the first Monday of that month. It was not until 1934 that Columbia began the famous Mule Day and the community joined in the celebration of the mules.

On that first Mule Day in 1934 Mr. W.D. Hastings, then chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, Tom Brown and E.E. Johnson, Sr. planned a parade on the day of the livestock show to get more of the mules and other livestock business that had once made Columbia the second largest livestock market in the world involved. Winning first place in the parade was a donkey-drawn wagon depicting an old-timey trip to town.

The wagon was loaded with a crate of cabbage, coop of chickens, basket of eggs and other produce items.

For more than 100 years mules were big business in Maury County and the first Monday in April drew huge crowds of buyers, sellers, traders and mules and with these gatherings a festive air was evident. Many give credit for the idea of adding a crown to a champion mule and gracing the occassion with a Queen and

her attendants to the Daily Herald's late publisher W.D. Hastings.

Norman Parks says that once this idea came into being he and the late Fred Journey, who were partners in the mule business, pitched in a helping hand, interest began to spread and the first Mule Day as we know it was born. The first mule was seen in Maury County about 1826. Mr. W.B. Wilkes of the Culleoka area wrote that the first mule he saw plowing in Maury County was at John Whitaker's in 1826. About 1830, Thomas Amis and Amzie Caruthers of the same general area began raising mules and driving them in large droves South.

After 1941 Mule Day discontinued because of World War II. It returned in 1947 but was discontinued again in 1951 from lack of interest.

MULE DAY RETURNS (April 5, 6, 1974 - Friday & Saturday) It was at one of our meetings of the Maury County Bridle and Saddle Club, that maybe Mule Day would be revived again. We decided we wanted to do something that would interest the community so someone suggested Mule Day.

1939 Parade photo taken from the Maury County Courthouse.

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Some of us met at Harve Mason's house in Westover Park and talked about a dream becoming a reality. It did, and we started to work in the later months of 1973 and the first one hit the ground running the first full week-end in April 1974 with only a small amount of money in the treasury. It couldn't have been done without monetary help from downtown business folks.

Buddy Morgan was Mayor of Columbia that year and he, along with the Chamber of Commerce helped to make the return of Mule Day a success.

CLOWNING AROUND - Gina Marie Jones chuckles as a clown goes walking passed her during Saturday's Mule Day activities at Maury County Park in 1977. Photo courtesy of the Columbia Daily Herald.

THURSDAY 10:00 AM LOG LOADING COMPETITION

Come out and watch the precision of man and mule working together. Spectators get a chance to see how logs were loaded before machines were invented. Watch as mules and horses work together under man’s guidance as they show the true meaning of teamwork.

You will be amazed at the precise methods and commands used to accomplish their goal.

The show will be held in the main arena.

Rules for Competition: • Judged on skill of team and handling of animals • Two hitches - maximum of four animals • Teams can be mules or horses The judging starts when the team is hitched to wagon and driven to loading dock. Snake (drag) logs to wagon and load onto wagon. Buck (tie) down with chain and saplin pole. Hitch to wagon and return to starting point. Judging stops.

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• All equipment furnished except animals and harness • Entry fee $30.00 • Payback = 1st $150 - 2nd $125 - 3rd $100 4th $75 - 5th $50 Original Proof of Negative Coggins Test Required, See Disclaimer on page 62. For further information contact Emory Combs 334-887-7288.

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AMAZING GRACE STAR OF NBC'S TODAY SHOW TO APPEAR AT MULE DAY 2010 During mid-July I was watching the Today Show, and it "caught" my attention that a mule named "Grace" was going to appear during the next hour there in downtown New York City. Grace was given "10 minutes" of air time; part of the segment was there "live" with owner Steve Foster and part was filmed at the Foster's farm with Actor Robert Duvall and Today's Jill Rappaport, which is located in Front Royal, Virginia. Later that day I got to thinking that 'Grace" would be a good addition" to our Mule Day Event, so I called the NBC TODAY office in New York City, and obtained the information on Grace and the Fosters.

Steve and Pam Foster made the "trek" from their farm in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley to New York so Grace could strut her stuff on national TV, but folks will next get a glimpse of the "equine wunderkind" on the big screen. It happens that Robert Duvall owns a farm down the road from the Foster's, and after hearing about Grace's talent, he went to visit and decided to cast her in his upcoming film "GET LOW". According to the Foster's, the movie will be released in the spring of 2010. According to Pam Foster, Grace is going to follow in the "hoof steps" of other famous "equine"; Mr Ed and "Francis the Talking Mule" who by the way made an appearance at Columbia Mule Day during the late 1940's and spent the night at the Famous Haynes Haven Farms in Spring Hill.

There are several "tricks" that Grace performed on the Today Show, some of them being – Put a paint brush in her mouth, a board in front of her and she

"paints" (yes, her paintings are for sale for up to $1,000) – Put her with a basketball goal and ball and she "dunks" the ball – She is able to get mail from a mail box – Deliver bottled water to a friend, upon command – Ask her age and she will "paw" the number of her age.

Steve Foster has been training mules for more than 20 years, but when he met a

the only mule in the contest, claimed the "top spot", as she wowed the judges with her feats in the Richmond, Virginia show.

Grace will perform three shows during our Mule Day event, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in the main arena, (back arena) plus will have a good "spot" in the Parade in downtown Columbia on Saturday morning. See the schedule of events on page 6 for the time each day.

Grace's stall will be in the area of the Mule Day Office, so stop by for a visit, with Grace and the Fosters.

The Mule Day Committee would like to thank First Farmers and Merchants Bank, The Tennessee Farm Bureau Corporate Office located here in Columbia and Kentucky Fried Chicken for being the sponsors of "Amazing Grace" for Mule Day 2010.

– By Dave Skillington

young Grace and took her into his fold of five, he knew he had a most unusual animal on his hands. Proving to be far from the stereotypical stubborn mule, Grace took to Foster's trick teaching, and loved the attention. Before long, she could push a stuffed animal in a stroller, ring a bell, play "hoops" and stand on a box. Foster states that she knows the tone of my voice "when to stop and when to go". I don't know where Grace is going to take me, but I know I am going to follow her, Foster told the Northern Virginia Daily . Pam Foster stated that she's learned to take the attention her husband lavishes on Grace in stride – knowing the feeling is mutual; for when Grace hears his truck pull-up she whines like a dog for his attention.

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THURSDAY 3:00 – 8:00 PM SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT

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S ponsors and the Mule Day Com AMAZING GRACE This girls got talent! Check out the star of the NBC's Today Show, see page 17. Shows each day, see schedule of events on page 6.

PAUL DAILY OF WILD HORSE MINISTRY Paul Daily will demonstrate how to gently break a horse in one session. Co-sponsored by the Maury Baptist Assoc. www.wildhorseministries.com SOUTHERN SADDLES; TENNESSEE PATRIOTS IN FORREST CAVALRY Join Living Historians Rick Revel and Billy Altom as they bring Tennessee history to life. Hear the stories of the men who rode with the greatest cavalry officer in American history. There will be various show times Thursday through Saturday. He will also be located beside the Mule Day office. www.americanmusicandentertainment.com JACKPOT MULE RACES Jackpot Mule Races will feature heats of some smokin' fast mules, all competing for cash and bragging rights to the title of FASTEST MULE IN TENNESSEE! COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTERS The Cowboy Mounted Shooters will perform the same fast action display of Cowboy Mounted Shooting that has excited Mule Day audiences for the past seven years with thrilling displays of mounted marksmanship – www.cowboymountedshooting.com RIDING MULE SHOW Starting at approximately 8:00 PM Be sure and hang around for the exciting Barrel Racing, Catalog Racing and Run, Ride and Lead Classes. (see page 55 for class details) 18

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THURSDAY 4:30 - 7:30 PM HEE-HAW CHILI SUPPER 1st Methodist Church downtown, 222 West 7th Street.

Homemade chili with condiments, hot dogs, homemade desserts and drink for $6.00.

Tickets obtained at door, day of event. Proceeds to help the needy in the community.

PROUDLY SERVING COLUMBIA FOR 15 YEARS!

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2009 King Mule & the Mule Day Queen & Court invited to "Ag Day on the Hill" by Ty Cobb.

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THURSDAY 6:00 PM MULE & DONKEY SEMINAR Renowned veterinarian set to speak at Mule & Donkey Seminar held at the Senior Citizens building. Dr. David Pugh is an accomplished veterinarian who holds a DVM and has worked as a professor of equine medicine at Auburn University in Alabama.

From immunizations to nutrition, there's a lot of responsibility involved in providing for such a high-maintenance animal's wellness. That's why this year's Mule Day festivities will again include a mule & donkey seminar to provide both seasoned and inexperienced equine owners alike with some essential information pertaining to raising top-notch donkeys and mules.

Food may be purchased in the Senior Citizen Building from 11:00 am until 5:30 pm.

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Haul'in Hay Harv, Richard and Australian Shepherd, Jake on the wagon.

Mules, Jim and Kate picking up hay in Diana, Tennessee.

NEW FOR 2010 THURSDAY 7:00 PM BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEAST Featuring Local Bluegrass Talent To be held at our local Columbia State Community College in the beautiful Cherry Theatre at 7 P.M. Admission is $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Tickets will be available through the Mule Day office. Call 1-931-381-9557 for additional information.

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FRIDAY 12:00 NOON DRIVING SHOW

This show demonstrates how well mules work to wagons. From one mule to a four mule hitch, the mule is worked to see how well he obeys the driver. If you notice, the two mules are matched in color, size, gait and strength. A good driving team works as one.

The skidding can be done with one line or by voice command. When done with voice command, everyone’s attention is fixed on the mule to see how well he obeys. During old’en days, a good mule that was trained to voice command was more common than today. However, we usually have one or two that are trained to voice command. So stop by and see these sometimes stubborn animals show off just how smart they truly are.

Entry fee $5.00 per class. Payback $60, $50, $40, $30 and $20.

1. Skidding - 1 Mule to Slide - 1 Line and/or Voice Commands 2. Skidding - 2 Mules to Slide - 1 Line and/or Voice Commands 3. Draft Horse Hitch 4. Mule Hitch - Show Wagon, 2 Mules 5. Mule Hitch - Lady Driver, 2 Mules 6. Skill Driving - 2 Mules Driving Skills & Teamwork to be Judged 7. Unicorn Hitch - 3 Mules 8. Mule Hitch - 1 Mule 9. Mule Hitch - 4 Mules Chairmen of this event is the Skillington family, mule men for many years, John Robert and Ricky. Original Proof of Negative Coggins Test Required, See Disclaimer on page 62.

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COLUMBIA MULE DAY By: Bob Ammons of Almo, Kentucky Reprinted with permission of Mules & More magazine.

It was a dark and stormy night, we were headed to Columbia, Tennessee, as we traveled south on Interstate 65 out of Nashville the rain was falling like it was being poured from a boot, we made it to Stan’s Restaurant and decided to have supper. Stan’s is a local restaurant just off I-65 at the Columbia exit, and judging from the size of the crowd on such a night it is obviously a local favorite. After trying their barbecue it is easy to understand why people braved the weather to get there.

After spending the night in our mule trailer at Stan’s parking lot, we only had to drive 10 miles Friday morning to the check-in cabin for Mule Day 2009. We were greeted at the cabin by Connie Thrasher and Ricky Smith, both were very helpful and presented us with a wonderful first impression of Mule Day. This being our first trip to this huge regional event, we were not prepared for how well organized and how helpful the staff was when it came to getting us to our campsite, and providing us with event information. Everyone there did a first rate job.

Friday was our first full day at Mule Day, within the first hour it was obvious this place would have MULES AND MORE, there was something here for everyone, there were arts and crafts booths, flea market booths and daily live entertainment. Even if you have never even seen a mule this event is worth the visit. However, it is also a 22

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mule lover’s dream come true.

The first mule we saw was what is probably the tallest mule in the world, certainly the tallest mule I’ve seen.

His name is Shorty and he stands 19.2 hands (that’s 6 feet 6 inches at the withers); he is owned by Anthony Findley and Paul Smith of Crossville, Tennessee. Anthony told us Shorty is eight years old and out of a draft mare and a 15 hand jack (talk about hybrid vigor).

The big events at Mule Day are of course the mule shows. The first event we attended was the stick mule show.

Wilson Putman of Jackson, Tennessee was busy preparing his stick mule, Cody, for the show, but took time out to chat. Wilson, at the age of two, is an old hand at showing stick mules and came away with a blue ribbon. Next, we attended the gaited mule show, it was fortunate we went to the arena early because the bleachers were full, this event was well attended by spectators.

As always, I tried to pick the winning mule, an impossible task, as all the mules were performing flawlessly. Every time I thought I had the winning mule picked, another mule caught my eye.

Saturday morning found us again wandering around the arts and crafts/ flea market area with my wife, Brenda, finding something at every booth we couldn’t live without. I had agreed to suffer through this, although walking was difficult after the pancake breakfast

that morning. In exchange for my suffering she agreed we would not miss the mule pulling and later the draft mule show.

The parade through downtown Columbia is one of the highlights of the event and enjoyed by everyone. In my many years of attending parades in many different parts of this great country, few can rival the Mule Day Parade. If you have never attended the Columbia Mule Day Parade all I can say is you have missed one of the best times possible for the entire family.

The parade route was lined down both sides of the street as far as I could see.

Although the theme was Mules, there were floats and groups representing many different areas and businesses.

By the time Sunday morning arrived I was getting the feeling that Mule Day in Columbia, Tennessee was much, much more than a celebration of the Mule. Mule Day is a celebration of all the best of America and its people.

People that are honest, hard working, family oriented, patriotic folks who remember their roots and know that regardless of what the future holds, their values will see them through.

I would like to thank all the organizers and staff of Mule Day 2009 for an unforgettable experience. I could not make a single suggestion as to how you could improve this event….everyone performed at 100 percent.

FRIDAY 6:00 PM GAITED MULE TENNESSEE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Watch riders of all ages and mules from all “gaits” of life, vow to become the Tennessee State Champion. Watch as mules strut their stuff in various ways to be declared Champion.

1. Stick Mule Class (Stick horses welcome) 6 years and under 2. Gaited Mule to Halter – Open 3. Trail Pleasure Racking Men 18 and over 4. Style Racking – Riders 17 and under 5. Men Riders on Gaited Mules Riders 18 and over Walk and Favorite Gait 6. 4 Years and under Tennessee Walking Mules – Riders 18 and over Specialty 7. Trail Pleasure Racking Ladies 18 and over 8. Gaited Mules – Riders 17 years and under Speciality 9. Western Gaited Trail Pleasure – Walk and Favorite Gait, No Caveson, One Hand Riders 18 years over 10. Lady Riders on Gaited Mules Riders -18 Years and over Walk and Favorite Gait 11. Riders 50 and over on Tennessee Walking Mules – Flat Walk and Running Walk 12. Western Gaited Trail Pleasure – Walk and Favorite Gait, No Caveson, One Hand Riders 17 years and under 13. Trail Pleasure Racking Riders 17 and under 14. Gaited Mules Riders 50 and over Walk and Favorite Gait 15. Style Racking – Riders 18 years and over 16. 5 Year and Over Gaited Mules – Riders 18 years and over 17. Speed Racking – Riders 18 years and over 18. 5 Years and over Tennessee Walking Mule State Championship *Specialty means No Canter Entry office opens at 3:30 NASMA Rules Apply, Shoe Size no Larger Than ½ x 1 ½, English or Western Attire, No Canter in Any Class. Entry Fee $15.00 per Class (Class 2 No Entry Fee)- Payback 1st Place $50, 2nd Place $30, 3rd Place $20, 4th Place $15, 5th Place $10.

Original Proof of Negative Coggins Test Required, See Disclaimer on page 62. Entries from All States Welcome! Sponsored by the Maury County Bridle & Saddle Club. For more info contact the Mule Day office 931-381-9557 or Phain Smith at 931-388-5286.

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Mule Day History Headlight Nell's Trip To Visit Tennessee Governor – 1950

By Dave Skillington During the late 1940's and with the aftermath of World War ll; Mule Day was losing interest, as the "age of tractors" was fast approaching.

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce was the sponsoring organization, and they were looking for something to generate interest in the event. My father Charlie Skillington was the Mule Day Chairman at that time and Louis Amos who was Manager of The Chamber of Commerce, came up with the idea to have someone ride a mule from Columbia to The State Capitol in Nashville to "hand deliver" an invitation to Governor Gordon Browning to invite him to be Grand Marshall of the Mule Day Parade.

My Father volunteered to make the trip and he had the "perfect mule" to ride; a black mule named "Nell' that just happen to have "white markings" around the eyes, so she was called "Headlight Nell" from that time forward. So on a cold February morning (the 28th) , my father left our home on Snow Creek Road in the Santa Fe community of Maury County and started on his trip to the State Capitol.

He traveled through the Bethel community and stopped at the school (yes, there was children in school at Bethel) and the teacher had everyone come out and meet "Headlight Nell". He continued toward Leipers Fork, which was known as Hillsboro, back in those days, had lunch south of Leipers Fork, and continued toward Nashville, and spent the night on Old Hickory Blvd. across from 26

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Percy Warner Park at a friend's house that was a farmer at that time. The next morning the family traveled to Nashville (yes my mother let me out of school for the day, for one of my teachers told her I would learn more at the Capitol, than I would in school that day), we met up with Daddy and Headlight Nell outside of Nashville and one of our neighbors pulled the shoes off Nell so she would not slip going into downtown Nashville. We had a police escort, and we traveled downtown on Eighth Avenue and went right up the hill to the Capitol. Governor Gordon Browning was waiting for us, and Daddy offered him a Coke that he had carried in his saddle bags on the trip. I remember the Governor telling Daddy that was the coldest drink he had ever had. The event was carried "live" on WLAC Radio, Headlight Nell "brayed" on the radio and people in Columbia thought that a person was making the "sound".

Needless to say the trip was a success and Governor Browning accepted the invitation and attended Mule Day 1950. In closing, this event "stands out" as one of my favorite of Mule Day memories.

Old Tennessee Trail

A Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways Trail – by Maury County Visitors Bureau In 1950 when Mr. Charlie Skillington started his trek to Nashville to invite Governor Browning to Mule Day, little did he know that sixty years later the State of Tennessee would be promoting his route – Santa Fe, Bethel, Old Hillsboro (now Leiper’s Fork) and Nashville – as part of the Old Tennessee Trail, the first trail in the Discover Tennessee Trails and Byways trail system. He was just finishing up where the current trail can begin – Nashville.

Launched in November 2009, the Old Tennessee Trail takes you thru Leiper’s Fork, Bethel, Fly, Water Valley, Williamsport, Cross Bridges, Canaan, Mt. Pleasant, Columbia, Spring Hill and Thompson’s Station before ending in Franklin. This trail promotes the settlers and soldiers that brought notoriety to this area. The trail offers an opportunity to take a leisurely drive through beautiful hills and valleys of Maury and Williamson Counties. You are your own tour guide and can stop and start as many times as you would like as you wander these back roads and byways.

As you travel the first part of the Trail, you might imagine what your mule team would have faced as it settled this area in the early 1800’s when good roads were non-existent.

The rocky hills would have presented quite a challenge as you tried to put in a garden for your homestead since there were no grocery stores readily available to feed your family. As you proceed into the Dynasty of the Duck area, you can see the fertile soil and know that a team of good mules plowed this land to make the owners the money to build their beautiful homes, many of which are still standing. When you begin to complete your drive, you will understand the devastating result of John Bell Hood’s choice of battle plans. And, you would know that in the mix of the battles there were mules bearing equipment for the armies.

When you visit Tennessee in early April for Mule Day, we invite you to plan some time in your busy schedule to take this trail. It will help you understand our area much better and it will give you a relaxing day before all the fun and festivities start.

For more information before you arrive, visit www.tntrailsandbyways.com. Here in Maury County, brochures will be available at our Maury County Visitors Center, 302 W. 7th Street, Columbia, or Maury County Visitors Bureau, 8 Public Square, Columbia. We are looking forward to seeing you and helping you plan your Old Tennessee Trail experience in Maury and Williamson Counties.

Maury County Convention and Visitors Bureau 931-381-7176; 1-888-852-1860; www.antebellum.com

NEW FOR 2010 FRIDAY 6:00 PM PONY MULE PULLING Weigh-in from 3:00pm - 5:00pm Small Mules pull between 11' ropes (percentage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 1,000 pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,005 - 1,500 pounds

These little guys pack a big punch when it comes to pulling. The Over All Champion in 2009 also won the Pony Mule Championship which proves that bigger isn't always better!

Pony Mule Champion and Over All Mule Champion Mike Shipp of Williamsport, Tennessee winning belt buckle and jacket.

Don't miss the Saturday Mule Pulling Championship, see page 31 for details.

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FRIDAY 7:00 PM FRIDAY EVENING LIARS’ CONTEST The Liars’ Contest is a fun-filled event with tall tales and good clean fun. The contest will be held in the auditorium of Central High School, which adjoins Maury County Park and is sponsored by the schools Parent Teacher Student Association. Tickets are $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for students.

There are two divisions of competition: Adults, 18 and over and Students, 17 and under. Participants are to register with the clerk at the contest. The master of ceremonies will call the performer to tell tales of no longer than five minutes. First place winners from previous years are not eligible for the prize money, but they are invited to tell one of their favorite stories. These tellers should register with the clerk at the contest. e^

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FRIDAY 7:00 PM MULE TOWN STOMPERS AND TONY MALUGIN A clogging exhibition by the Mule Town Stompers will be held Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the Ridley 4-H Center located across from Maury County Park. Tony Malugin (a very talented singer) will provide music and singing for dancing. We are also having a Hee Haw Revue. Come and enjoy the fun! Admission $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Concessions will be available.

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SATURDAY 6:00 AM PANCAKE BREAKFAST Start off the Big Day with some delicious pancakes at the Pancake Breakfast located at the Memorial Building on West 7th Street. Pancakes served up by the Culleoka Lions Club. See map on page 32 for directions to the Memorial Building.

All in a days work.

Tommy Boyd, breaking his garden with Zack & Sandy

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SATURDAY 10:00 AM MULE PULLING TENNESSEE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

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Medium Weight Mule Champion Larry Burton & Wayne Kirby of Columbia, KY

Heavy Weight Mule Champion Danny & Karen Grubbs of Manchester, KY

Over All Mule Champion Mike Shipp of Williamsport, Tennessee winning belt buckle and jacket.

Super-Weight Mule Champion Curtiss & Dillan Hall of Jamestown, TN

The Tennessee State Mule Pulling Championship is in the new arena. Weigh-in is from 6:00 to 9:00 a.m. There will be seven classes with a $10 entry fee. Ribbons are awarded in each class. $100.00 for Champions in Small, Medium and Large.

Prizes $100, $80, $60, $40 and $20. Overall Champion Team will receive a Trophy Belt Buckle. Mule Day Jackets will be awarded to the Champions of each class.

Medium Mules pull between 12' ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,505 - 1,900 pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,905 - 2,100 pounds Heavy Mules pull between 14' ropes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,105 - 2,300 pounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,305 - 2,700 pounds

All classes will pull the slide 10 feet. Pulling sled weighs 1,000 pounds. Super-Weight Mules, 2,705 and up, single overweight 20', pull between 15' ropes (not eligible for championship).

Original Proof of Negative Coggins Test Required at Sign up, See Disclaimer on page 62. For More Information on the Tennessee State Mule Pulling Championship Contact: Anita King 931-682-3376.

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SATURDAY 11:00 AM PARADE DOWNTOWN Grab the sunscreen, stroller, kids and of course the camera and head to downtown Columbia for the 2010 Mule Day Parade! Mules and spectators come from far and near to enjoy the tradition of celebrating the mule. When you hear those sirens you know the start is near so find a seat and as always don't forget to cheer!

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The parade will again end at the main gate of Columbia Academy, located on West 7th Street, just past the railroad tracks. This will provide better viewing for more people and will help with the traffic congestion downtown, during and after the parade.

All non-animal type floats, autos, trucks and people walking in the parade will enter the Columbia Academy School grounds for pick-up or disband, etc. All mule teams with wagons, mule and horse riders, etc., will stay on West 7th Street on the way to Maury County Park as in the past. No animals will be allowed to enter the Columbia Academy property.

The Mule Day Committee would like to thank the officials of Columbia Academy and the City of Columbia for helping with the parade route.

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Mule Day Funds Helping Maury County $475,000 - 2000 to 2009!

Each year the Maury County Bridle and Saddle Club provide improvements to Maury County Park with the funds generated from the Mule Day event. These improvements (picnic shelter, rest rooms, fencing, paving, campgrounds, & arena upkeep) help make our event even better for the thousands of visitors who visit each year.

We also place emphasis on education and supporting the youth programs such as “Pony Clubs” and “4-H Clubs”, for we want to teach about farm life and the great life of owning and caring for horses and mules. For the years 1974 thru 2009 we have donated to thirty-five local charities and the schools along Lion Parkway who work with us during our Mule Day event. Not included in the $475,000; other non-profit groups which help with Mule Day also benefit, and use our event as their main "fund raiser". The Tennessee Tech Alumni Assoc. sells our souvenirs, and has helped 500 students obtain college degrees; The Kawanis Club and Knights of Columbus who handle our gate and parking, receive funds from us which in turn is donated to our community.

The Maury County Bridle and Saddle Club, sponsors of Mule Day, and the Mule Day Committee wish to extend a special invitation to come join us and see why Columbia, Tennessee is truly the “Mule Capital of the World.”

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COOKBOOKS The Maury County Bridle & Saddle Club and Mule Day committee members have put together a cookbook of their favorite recipes. We will have these for sale at Mule Day for $5.00. If you would like for one to be mailed to you they are $8.00 just mail your check to the address above. Check can be made payable to Maury County Bridle & Saddle Club. PO Box 66, Columbia, TN 38402

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The World's Tallest Mule To Appear Again At Mule Day---2010

By Dave Skillington During the set-up of vendors on Wednesday of 2009; there was a lot of talk about "the big gray mule" that was making the "rounds" at the park pulling a wagon of family members. I "tracked" him down, which was easy because of his size, and met for the first time his coowner, Paul Smith of Crossville, TN. Shorty took to my petting and attention just like my Golden Retriever.

Shorty is 6 feet, 6 inches to his shoulders or is "19.2 hands" in mule measurement terms. Paul is not sure but has been told by "experts" that Shorty holds the record of being the tallest mule in the world.

One thing for sure everyone at Mule Day is not going to argue the claim. Paul Smith is six feet tall and Shorty "towers" above him, as the picture reflects Paul's head is even with the bits on the bridle.

I asked Paul if he planned to be in the Parade on Saturday, and he stated that he was and already had his number in the wagon. I told him that I had an "odd request" for him and Shorty, and he stated "let me have it". The request was to "haul" the ashes of a departed man named James Carson who was a mule and horse fanatic and always wanted to ride in the Mule Day Parade but never got a chance to do so. The request came to the attention of Sonjalyn Rine of Maury County Park, and she asked me if the Mule Day Committee could arrange to "honor" the wishes of Mr. Carson's friends and family. During the Parade, Sonjalyn rode "shot gun" in the wagon holding the "ashes container" with Paul doing the driving. Needless to say because the story ran in The Daily Herald prior to parade day, this entry received a lot off attention, including the "lead story" on Nashville television stations.

The Mule Day Committee has learned that Shorty had fun at Mule Day 2009, and wants to return for 2010 for which we are very pleased. He will again be "making the rounds" in the park on Wednesday and be in his "display stall" part of the time on Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Entertainment Section at the top of the hill above the Skillington Barn. Stop by to chat with Shorty, give him a few pats, make pictures of the "WORLD'S TALLEST MULE".

The Mule Day Committee would like to thank Paul Smith and Anthony Findley for helping make our event more entertaining for everyone.

photo courtesy of the Daily Herald

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SATURDAY 2:00 PM DRAFT MULE SHOW The real beauty pageant of Mule Day is the Draft Mule Show held in the Old Arena. This 29 class show is for the mule to put its best hoof forward and be classy. This event culminates in the crowning of the Grand Champion. The show starts with the Jack classes – the father of the mule. This is followed by the Jennet classes – the mother of the henny. These classes are followed by some Draft Horse classes.

From class eight until the Grand Champion class the mules will strut their stuff and show us just what beautiful animals they truly are. We look at their long legs, long ears, and build. The Grand Champion is crowned “King Mule”. Now this may be a mare mule or a horse mule. For more years than not, the “King Mule” has been a mare mule. Aren’t the girls always the prettiest!

So come on out and cheer for your favorite Mule!

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The Draft Mule classes are as follows: 1. Best Jack - 2 years and under 2. Best Jack - 3 years and over 3. Best Jennet - 2 years and under 4. Best Jennet - 3 years and over 5. Best Draft Horse - 2 years and under 6. Best Draft Horse - 3 years and over 7. Best Pair Horses - Open (No Stallions) 8. Best Mare Mule - 1 year old 9. Best Pair Mare Mules - 1 year old 10. Best Horse Mule - 1 year old 11. Best Pair Horse Mules - 1 year old 12. Best Mare Mule - 2 years old 13. Best Pair Mare Mules - 2 years old 14. Best Horse Mule - 2 years old 15. Best Pair Horse Mules - 2 years old 16. Best Mare Mule - 3 years old 17. Best Pair Mare Mules - 3 years old

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18. Best Horse Mule - 3 years old 19. Best Pair Horse Mules - 3 years old 20. Best Mare Mule - 4 years and over 21. Best Pair Mare Mules - 4 years & over 22. Best Horse Mule - 4 years and over 23. Best Pair Horse Mules - 4 years & over 24. Best Pair Mare Mules 25. Best Pair Horse Mules 26. Best MATCHED Pair of Show, Any Age 27. Champion Mare Mule of Show 28. Champion Horse Mule of Show 29. Grand Champion of Show to be Crowned “King Mule” Entry fee $5.00 per mule.

Payback $40, $35, $30, $25 and $20.

Chairmen of this event is the Skillington family, mule men for many years, John Robert, and Ricky. Original Proof of Negative Coggins Test Required, See Disclaimer on page 62. No horse stallion of any age allowed in any class.

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SATURDAY 4:00 PM MULE DAY KNIFE AUCTION The 2010 Mule Day Knife will be a Hen & Rooster, 4 bladed Congress in antique punkinseed. An auction will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday at the main stage at Maury County Park. Knives #1-10 will go to the highest bidder above the minimum $55.00 bid with this money going to charity.

Each of the 500 knives are boxed, serialized, and etched. Collectors with last year's knives may purchase their 2010 knives during the Mule Day celebration, at designated times at the Mule Day office, or by mail by contacting Fran Thornell, 931-486-1505, 1474 Hardison Road, Columbia, TN 38401 (add $5.00 per knife for postage if ordering by mail). The knives for collectors will be $55.00. Make checks payable to M.C.B.S.C. Collectors who are interested in selling their collections please call Fran Thornell at 931-486-1505. A list is being compiled for interested parties.

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SATURDAY 6:00 PM MINI MANIA SHOW

Have you ever seen a 36” tall donkey pull a wagon? You won’t want to miss the obstacles these small mules and donkeys overcome.

From jumping over poles to pole bending, these animals can do it all. And did we mention, HOW CUTE THEY ARE!

Maury County Family YMCA and City of Columbia Parks & Recreation welcome you to “KICK” your week off with a morning of fun!!

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Open to Miniature Donkeys (36” and less) and Miniature Mules (up to 40”) In the Walking Horse Arena - Registration 5:00 PM 1. Youth Driving - Exhibitor age 17 & under 2. Adult Driving - Team Hitch - Exhibitor age 18 & over 3. Adult Driving - Single Hitch - Exhibitor age 18 & over 4. Pole Bending - Mules - Single Hitch Only 5. Pole Bending - Donkeys - Single Hitch Only 6. Obstacle Driving - Mules & Donkeys 7. Snigging - Mules 8. Snigging - Donkeys 9. In Hand Jumping - Mules & Donkeys 10. Braying Contest 11. Coon Jumping - Mules & Donkeys 12. Panty Race - Mules & Donkeys 13. Halter - Weanling/Yearling - Mules 14. Halter - Weanling/Yearling - Donkeys 15. In Hand Trail - Mules & Donkeys 16. Open - Solid Colors - Mules & Donkeys 17. Open - Spotted/Color - Mules & Donkeys 18. Best Matched Pair - Mules & Donkeys $5 Entry Fee Per Class PRIZE MONEY $25 1st Place; $20 2nd Place; $15 3rd Place Ribbons awarded 1st through 5th places.

Original Proof of Negative Coggins Test Required at Sign up, See Disclaimer on page 62. Body clipping is "NOT" required because of inclement weather. Contact: Carol Tisher for more information 931-3802496 or 931-629-7127 or Email: tctisher@bellsouth.net

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Mule Definition A mule is, in its usual meaning, an offspring from a male donkey and a female horse, while the reverse of such is called a hinny.

The mule is easier to breed and larger in size than the hinny, and usually the chromosomal match up is better when it is a male donkey and female horse – producing a unique offspring. They are almost always sterile, however there have been a few rare cases where mules and hinnies have been able to produce offspring of one type or another.

Donkeys have a total of 62 chromosomes, and horses have 64 – the offspring have 63 and cannot divide evenly, which renders them sterile in almost all cases. The mule has long ears, short thick heads, thin limbs, small hooves, and a short mane; it also does not sound like a donkey, nor does it sound like a horse. There are many coats, depending on the sire and the dam.

In behavior the mule has the same tendencies as the donkey with its patience, endurance, and agility in being sure footed, making it excellent in hard or more unstable terrain – however it lacks the fear and weaknesses of the donkey , rather it has more strength and is bolder. Their hooves are stronger, and they go lame much less often, and are resistant to disease in comparison with the horse. They also don’t like dogs quite as much as horses do, and are capable of defending themselves or their rider against a number of predators – with

recorded numerous kills against mountain lions. They also can fire off a kick in any direction they wish to with great accuracy, and can be lethal. There have been only sixty documented cases of fertile mules in four hundred years, and one clonedmule.

What are Riding Mules and Gaited Mules?

Mules come in very handy as riding partners along trails, or other traveling activity.

They can match a horse’s abilities with ease- and in some ways offer a steadier ride.

They are also often less ill-tempered if you know how to handle them. These mules are renowned for trail riding, and even make many appearances in the Bible. For those who don’t know, mule riding is a very rewarding experience, but there are a few simple things you should know before you decide on buying or renting your own mule.

Gaited mules are very prized- as they have certain ways of moving that are desirable.

Much like gaited horses, the mules have certain types of gallops, walks, trots, canters, and what is called “ambling gaits”. Trained mules can learn to go between these riding styles, and earn the title of “Gaited Mule” in return.

When buying mules, gaited mules are obviously more expensive from the training or special breeding needed to earn the title of ‘gaited’. For trail riding and other non-sport uses, normal riding mules are the best, if you

are looking to save money. Riding mules may not know all of the gaits, but they are still very good travel partners nonetheless.

Having control over the mule can prove beneficial in many situations. Un-gaited mules will be stubborn, and basically go at their own pace. Gaited mules have the upper hand in many instances, as you can command them to walk, trot, or gallop based on the situation. Gaited mules often tend to be more ‘teachable’, which therefore lets you create a better bond between owner and pet, should you buy a gaited mule.

If you lack the money necessary to buy a gaited mule, but still need the gaits that come with such a prize mule, then you can train it yourself. This can often be very tedious work, as usually only certain breeds are trainable. Even still, mules can be very stubborn at times and resist training.

Through persistence and a little research, you can manage to turn a normal riding mule into a gaited mule in due time.

All in all, the entire decision comes down to price. If you have the extra money, gaited mules are a wonder to own, and brings extra pleasure in trail riding or sport. If you lack extra funds, then riding mules still make wonderful pets, riding partners, or pupils should you try to train them yourself.

This information was taken from the website www.themules.net

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SATURDAY 7:00 PM SATURDAY EVENING SQUARE DANCE The Saturday Evening Square Dance was the culminating event for Mule Day in the early years and the tradition continues today.

The Mule Day Square Dance is held at the Ridley 4-H Center with a charge of $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 6-12, children under 6 free.

There is still an old time Appalachian style square dance on Saturday night. Along with square dancing there is line dancing, buck dancing, two stepping and waltzes. The event has a live band, Leipers Fork Blugrass and features callers Frank Fite and Bobby Russell.

A special event for over six years is the presentation of the Mule Day Queen and her Court at 8:00 p.m. followed by a buck dance contest held at 9:00 p.m. for ages 5 and under; 6-12; 13-18; 19-60; 60+. There will be a male and female winner in each age group.

Friends of the Park will operate the concession stand which provides hamburgers, hotdogs, funnel cakes and a variety of other treats. For more information, contact Frank Fite 931-3810772 • E-mail: fitem@yahoo.com

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"Mules Building a Strong America" NO POLITICAL BANNERS ATTACHED TO WAGONS

PARADE REQUIREMENTS Anyone wanting to participate in the parade should send a brief description of their parade entry to parade director D.C. Neeley 931-388-4590, or Maury County Bridle & Saddle Club 931-381-9557, P.O. Box 66, Columbia, TN 38402 by March 17th.

They will be notified by mail of their lineup number by March 21st.

All entries must be in place and ready for judging by 10 a.m. Judging is in the assembly area before the parade begins and the entries will be judged on adherence to theme, originality, and appropriateness to Mule Day, Judge's decision will be final.

No cars, trucks, vans or tractors will be accepted as entries except those decorated as floats, pulling floats, or carrying beauty queens, political figures, etc. No bicycles, motorcycles, go carts, dune buggies, lawn mowers or 4-wheelers permitted on parade route.

No entry in the parade shall wear or display any costume, flag, sign, banner, standard or insignia, which in the sole discretion of the Mule Day Committee of the Maury County Bridle and Saddle Club, is judged to be offensive according to community standards recognized by said Committee, or which in said Committee’s sole judgment would be repulsive, or cause fear or anxiety to a large portion of the Community and/or might incite people to violence.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in assembly area, along parade route and at Maury County Park. Anyone who does not comply will be subject to arrest and will be PULLED FROM THE PARADE ON THE SPOT. Nothing is to be thrown from or passed out from parade entries or by anyone participating in parade. ABSOLUTELY NO BALLOONS ALONG PARADE ROUTE. Likewise, parade entrants must be suitably dressed. Shirtless riders will not be permitted to participate in the parade. Dogs must be on a leash on Parade route.

State Law requires that your animals have proof of an Equine Infectious Anemia Test (Negative Coggins Disease) at all events during Mule Day. This test must have been done in the last 12 months. See disclaimer on page 62. Rules continue on next page.

AWARDS Best Mule & Wagon Entry - 1st place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 Best Mule & Wagon Entry - 2nd place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75.00 Best Pony Mule & Wagon Entry - 1st place. . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 Best Pony Mule & Wagon Entry - 2nd place . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75.00 Best Commercial Float - 1st place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 Best Commercial Float - 2nd place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75.00

Best Mounted Mule Entry - 1st place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 Best Mounted Mule Entry - 2nd place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75.00 Best Mounted Costumed Entry - 1st place . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 Best Mounted Costumed Entry - 2nd place . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75.00 Best Club Float - 1st place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 Best Club Float - 2nd place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75.00

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Name:

Length of parade entry: feet Do you wish to be judged? ❑ YES ❑ NO Phone: ( )

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State:

ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY & RELEASE OF LIABILITY As consideration for being permitted by the Maury County Bridle and Saddle Club to participate in the Mule Day Parade and/or activities, I do hereby waive any claim and release the Maury County Bridle and Saddle Club and all of their owners, officers, members, affiliated organizations, land owners, agents and/or employees for any injury or death caused by or resulting from my participation in any activity.

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PARADE RULES: The Mule Day parade is one of the highlights of the festivities and is attended by more people than any other event or activity during Mule Day. Each year the parade grows and the organizers strive to make it bigger and better than the year before. We are at a point where for the time being we can no longer make it bigger, but we can continue to make it better. The line-up area is going to be shorter for the 2010 parade and therefore we ask only pre-registered entries show up on the day of the parade.

For 2010, all parade participants are asked to check in at the top of the hill on Carmack Boulevard and 17th Street. From there you will be directed to your line-up spot after you have checked in and after Coggins papers are checked for mounted entries.

All parade participants should pre-register thru the Mule Day office prior to March 17.

The parade is for approved entries that are pre-registered and assigned a line-up number through the office. If you have not pre-registered, we ask you come out and watch the parade, but not attempt to be a participant.

All participants are asked to adhere to the parade rules.

1. Proof of current Coggins Test required for all equine 2. No balloons in the parade or along the parade route 3. No alcohol allowed in the parade or at the park 4. Horse and mule riders will ride four abreast 5. Shirts and shoes must be worn 6. No passing in the parade. You must stay in your spot.

7. No riding backwards in the parade 8. Nothing is to be thrown or given from parade entries to spectators. This includes candy, t-shirts, passes, tickets, trinkets, etc.

9. No bicycles, motor bikes or four wheelers in the parade 10. Mule riders will ride in front of the MCB&S Club wagon train 11. Entries should stay in the center of the street and follow the center line 12. Floats should adhere to the current theme 13. Entry number should be displayed on both sides of entry 14. Anyone not obeying parade rules will be asked to leave the parade 15. Mounted riders are asked to register as a group and will be assigned a parade number. Other mounted riders will be placed in the back of the parade and will be required to ride in an organized manner.

16. These rules are intended for everyone in the parade and are necessary to make a safe and enjoyable parade for both participants and spectators

MULE DAY DIRECTORS Advertising................................Brady Carr Arts & Crafts ................... Nancy Holloway .........................Kelley Holloway, Assistant Camping .................................. Harv Spann Chairman #1 ............................D.C. Neeley Chairman #2 .............................Jerry Erwin Commercial Vendors ........................................David Skillington ..................................Betsy Love, Assistant Concessions........................... Knoxie Goad ........................ Linda O’Gorman, Assistant Entertainment .....Jan Crutcher, Co-director ..................... Connie Thrasher, Co-director Gaited Mule Show ..................Phain Smith .......................... Buddy Kennedy, Assistant Knives .................................. Fran Thornell Maintenance & Sanitation ............................................ Danny Bradley Miniature Mule Show .................................................Carol Tisher ..................................Tom Tisher, Assistant Mule Pulling..............................Anita King Mule Sale ..................................... Joe King Mule Shows ......... John Robert Skillington ........................Ricky Skillington, Assistant Pageant ........................................ Lisa Flatt Parade......................................D.C. Neeley ................................ Rick Neeley, Assistant Public Relations ..................... Louise Mills Reception ........................ Dianne Pressnell Secretary, Mule Day ......................................... Glenda Bowman Signs...................... David & Shelia Woody Square Dance .............................Frank Fite ................................. Martha Fite, Assistant Stalls..................................... Tommy Boyd Treasurer ........................David Skillington Wagon Train ............................D.C. Neeley Riding Mule Show ...... Ricky Strain-Smith ........................ Scarlett McMeen, Assistant

A Special Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsors for their Cooperation and Continued Support!

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A special presentation that has something for everyone including a live band, drama, signing and puppets!

Sponsored by Mule Day, Maury Baptist Association and Pleasant Heights Baptist Church.

SUNDAY 2:00 PM GOSPEL SINGING Local gospel singers will be performing at the Main Stage. Gospel singing will include both southern gospel and contemporary. Bring the entire family and enjoy the day.

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Proceeds to Provide Scholarships Since 1975 we have assisted 489 students with a total of $800,321 to help with their education.

Mugs . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.00* Buttons . . . . . . . . . . .$1.00* All American Cloth Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.00* Mesh Cap . . . . . . . . $5.00*

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Meredith Hodges Feeds Young Minds with a Focus on Mules

By Helen T. Hertz

Few things are more gratifying than a young person’s success. To see a youth develop an interest, work toward a goal, and achieve it affirms our sense of possibility and our faith in the notion that things can be better than they are. Good teachers are a crucial part of this process. Without competent instruction and steady encouragement a child’s natural curiosity can wither on the vine. It’s true at home, it’s true in school, and it’s true in the riding arena.

A passion for teaching and nurturing young aspirants has kept Meredith Hodges busy for more than three decades. She has poured her vast knowledge of mule and donkey training into a collection of books and DVDs designed not only to get her adult students moving in the right direction, but also to introduce young people to these marvelous animals and help guide the ones who accept the challenge of training their own. From television to one-on-one instruction, Meredith has tapped virtually every medium in an effort to help educate her students.

“Kids have an amazing capacity for openmindedness,” says Meredith. “Really, in that regard, they’re a lot like mules. The trick is to keep them open and nurture that belief that success is possible, while reminding them that it takes patience and hard work.”

Meredith goes at this from several different angles. First is her comprehensive training series. Anyone who pops a video from Training Mules and Donkeys: A Logical Approach to Longears into the DVD player will quickly see that this isn’t a course offering instant gratification. It’s more akin to grade school—a methodical, step-by-step approach introducing basic skills and building on those over time. People are often surprised to hear that each video in the 10-video series takes up to a year to complete. Meredith’s most recent DVD series and manual, Equus Revisited: A Complete Approach to Athletic Conditioning, complements her training series and does a great job explaining why this process is necessary 52

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and how it works. Just like kids, equines need confidence to learn. Build that physical and psychological confidence, and progress comes a lot easier.

Meredith developed the bulk of her training material in the 1990’s, as attendance at mule and donkey shows around the country and general interest grew. But as more young people discovered longears, and the notion of raising a mule as a 4-H project took hold, Meredith noted there were no guidelines available specific to the breed. So she wrote “A Guide to Raising and Showing Mules” for just that purpose. The book is not only an ideal resource for a 4-H project, it’s also an affordable companion to the video series.

With her training materials established as an indispensible resource for anyone standing face-to-face with a mule or donkey and students calling and emailing daily for personalized assistance, Meredith once again turned an eye toward the children. Her father, “Peanuts” creator Charles M Schulz, appreciated her passion for mules and encouraged her to do a children’s book. Meredith, never inclined to do things half-way, launched an entire series. Five books, two DVDs and a music CD later Jasper the Mule is popular with

kids and adults alike. Again, Meredith saw this venture as more than just a way to entertain the kiddos. Each book in the series includes a glossary and each story features facts about longears and a few lessons about life.

“I created Jasper to help introduce kids to mules and donkeys and to encourage them to always do their best, treat others as they would like to be treated and be kind to all animals,” says Meredith. “I think the series does all of that in a really fun and unique way.”

So do a lot of other folks. Jasper’s latest adventure, “Jasper Goes To Bishop” and the companion coloring book have been a big hit. The program, available on DVD, blends animation and live action in a fun-filled tribute to the good-natured competition taking place at mule shows around the country.

Jasper has other adventures in store, as Meredith continues to open young minds and encourage people of all ages to build lasting friendships with their equines.

For more information about Meredith, her training series and Jasper the Mule, please visit www.LuckyThreeRanch.com and www.JasperTheMule.com or call 800-816-7566.

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STAYING ON TOP OF THE REGION’S HEALTH CARE NEEDS

NATIONAL WINNER Maury Regional Medical Center has been recognized by the Premier health care alliance as a winner of the Premier Award for Quality. MRMC is one of 23 winners out of more than 3,796 eligible hospitals nationwide and the only winner from Tennessee. The award recognizes leading health care organizations that efficiently provide outstanding patient care and consistently set the standard in clinical excellence nationwide.

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SERVICES INCLUDE: z z z z z z z

Cancer Center Emergency Services Heart Center Neonatal Intensive Care Orthopedic Services Surgical Services Women’s Center

SUNDAY 11:00 AM RIDING MULE SHOW THURSDAY - 8:00 PM *1. Run-Ride-Lead * *2. OPEN Barrels 3. Catalog Race

Sponsored by:

SUNDAY Starting at 11:00 AM - Walking Horse Arena 1. Halter *2. Leadline NO ENTRY FEE (Ribbons Only) 3. Gaited Pleasure 4. Walk-Trot 17 & Under 5. Walk-Trot 18 & Over 6. Gaited Trail Pleasure 7. Western Pleasure 17 & Under 8. Western Pleasure 18 & Over **9. OPEN Western Pleasure 10. Trail Starting at 12:30 PM - Quarter Horse Arena *11. Rescue 12. One Barrel 17 & Under 13. One Barrel 18 & Over 14. Potato Race *15. Panty Hose Race 16. Barrels 17 & Under 17. Barrels 18 & Over 18. Flags *19. Sack Race 20. Poles

T hese races are always fun to watch – come out and cheer for your favorite!

There will be a high point award given to the top youth and adult exhibitor. All classes on the showbill will count except the ones marked with an *.

Entry Fee will be $5 a class (except Leadline and classes marked with **).

Payback will be 1st $35, 2nd $25, 3rd $10 and 4th $5. **OPEN Classes will be a $10 Entry Fee. Payback will be 1st $50, 2nd $40, 3rd $30, 4th $20 and 5th $10.

If you have any questions concerning the NEW Riding Mule Show, please contact Ricky Strain-Smith at (931)788-1156.

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2009 Mule Day Queen

Lindsey Thomas

Rachael Ethridge

1st Runner-up

Tiffany Smith 2nd Runner-up

Hannah Lawrence 3rd Runner-up

Brittany Sharp 4th Runner-up

My Farewell

I began the journey to becoming the Mule Day Queen seven years ago, when I competed in the pageant for the first time. I did not place that year but left the pageant with a sense of accomplishment and a determination to do better the next year. I returned the following year with a little more maturity and a lot more preparation, and I placed third runner-up. After becoming a part of the Mule Day Queen's Court, I learned that this pageant was so much more than any other. It wasn't about getting all dolled up and riding in a parade (even though that part is fun!). This pageant was about choosing a representative who could not only look pretty in a dress, but who could reach out to people from any walk in life - someone who was approachable and made people feel comfortable.

After this first experience on the Queen's court, I turned to Dave Skillington a.k.a. “Papa Dave” and said, “I have four more years to compete. I want to get on the court for the next three years and then win my last year of eligibility!” And that is exactly the way that it happened! I didn’t think about how nerve-racking it would be when it got down to my last year of eligibility!

I held every runner-up position on the Queen's court once.

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My experience with the Mule Day pageant and all the people involved was truly amazing (or should I say five truly amazing experiences?). I wouldn't change a thing about my experiences with the Mule Day pageant. BUT on March 7, 2009, as I stood in a line-up of gorgeous girls and the four runners-up had already been named, I was having a few second thoughts about that statement I made back in 2005.

At long last, my name was called that evening as the 2009 Mule Day Queen. After saying a quick prayer of ”thank you Jesus!” I was crowned and my dream became reality. Mission Accomplished, whew!

Being on the Queen’s court each of those years helped me to understand just what it meant to be the Mule Day Queen and what would be expected of the queen and her court - each year was a wonderful experience and I think it was the preparation that I needed to step into the Queen’s shoes.

My year as the Mule Day Queen has been nothing short of incredible. At the state Capitol, I gave an invitational speech to the House of Representatives and the Senate. I gave a speech to the Agriculture Committee during Ag Day on Capitol Hill. On both occasions I was able to meet the governor, Phil Bredesen. During Mule Day, I was given the honor to serve the

Mule Day committee and the Bridle and Saddle Club as an ambassador, and I was able to share that immense task with the four wonderful girls on my court. We had a blast (to say the least)!

It is now, as I prepare to hand over the timehonored title of Mule Day Queen, I want to say to every young lady who has a dream of one day becoming the Mule Day Queen - do not ever give up. It is a title worth working for and it may take a while to achieve it, but when you do you will never have another experience in your life like it. Being the Mule Day Queen is so much more than a crown and sash - it is learning about your community, serving your community, stepping outside of your comfort zone to make others feel more comfortable and gaining friendships that will last a lifetime.

I am so thankful for the opportunity to have held this title.

Your 2009 Mule Day Queen,

Rachael Ethridge “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” –Winston Churchill

September 24 & 25, 2010 Downtown Columbia Great Entertainment! Great Food! Great Fun for the whole Family!

For more information, check the web site or call 931-381-7176.

BEAUTY PAGEANT The Mule Day Pageant will be held on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 7:00 pm at Columbia State Community College in the Cherry Theater.

We will crown a Queen and her court consisting of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th runners up. Contestants must be 15 - 21 years of age, a resident or student in Maury County. Cash awards will be given to the Queen and her court.

The Queen and her court make appearances at all Mule Day events, interviewed by local radio stations, newspapers, a trip to the State Capitol in Nashville, Nashville television stations, and other functions to promote our Mule Day event.

Sharon Puckett, Nashville TV personality will again be the M.C. for the pageant. Contact the Mule Day office for an application or for more details.

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Get'en a Bite to Eat Pleasant Valley Farm's mules, Joule and Jake after the 2009 Mule Day Parade. Yes, they were going through Wendy's ( Jake is placing the order) and then heading home. Mules owned and driven by Ronnie Erwin.

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MULE DAY FUTURE DATES • 2011 March 31st - April 3rd • 2012 March 29th - April 1st • 2013 April 4th - 7th • 2014 April 3rd - 6th • 2015 April 9th - 12th

2010 Mule Day Survey To help us determine ways we can improve Mule Day, we ask visitors to complete this survey. Results will also help us determine the economic impact on Columbia, TN. The survey is voluntary but your suggestions and comments will help us improve in the future. The survey is designed to be filled out by individuals, families, or groups attending Mule Day. 1) How many are in your family/group attending Mule Day? # under 21 years old # over 21 years old

Special Thanks to Maury Alliance and the Maury County Convention and Visitors Bureau for their financial support and "work" for the mule day committee on a year-round basis.

2) How did you first learn about Mule Day? (circle) Friend / TV / Radio / Magazine / Internet / I'm local 3) Have you been to muleday.com web site? Yes / No 4) Have you heard about Mule Day via?

- By Radio? Yes / No – If yes, what station(s): - On TV? Yes / No – If yes, what station(s): - In Print? Yes / No – If yes, what publication(s):

5) Do you have Horses? Yes / No – How many and/or Mules? Yes / No – How many

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6) Do you subscribe to equine/mule magazines? Yes / No If yes, what magazines do you subscribe to?

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8) How far did you travel to attend Mule Day? (miles) 9) What day(s) do you normally attend Mule Day? (circle) Tues. / Wed. / Thurs. / Fri. / Sat. / Sun. – What is your favorite day? (circle one) Tues. / Wed. / Thurs. / Fri. / Sat. / Sun. 10) How many years have you been coming to Mule Day? – Do you plan to return? Yes / No 11) Your favorite attractions: 1st 2nd 3rd

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2010 Club Horse Shows at Maury County Park Sunday, April 25, 2010 Saturday, May 8, 2010 Saturday, June 12, 2010 Saturday, June 26, 2010 Saturday, July 24, 2010 Saturday, August 28, 2010 Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 Sunday, October 3, 2010

12) Your LEAST favorite attractions: 1st 2nd 3rd

13) If you're staying overnight, are you in: RV / Camping (at Maury Co. Park? Yes / No) At Hotel? Yes / No - Name of Hotel:

Maury County Bridle & Saddle Club Officers 14) Do you consider Mule Day a family oriented event? Yes / No

Comparing Mule Day to other similar type family events you have attended recently, how would you rate Mule Day when considering price, facilities, activities and location?

President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President 3rd Vice President Publicity Secretary Treasurer Points Secretary Labor Secretary Secretary Chairmen

Ricky Strain-Smith Jan Crutcher Sandy Henson Scarlett McMeen Cindi Nickle David Skillington Connie Thrasher Harvey Spann Nancy Holloway Jerry Erwin Dee Cee Neeley

Any suggestions on how we can improve Mule Day?

The Mule Day Committee would like to thank you in advance for your help and suggestions in improving Mule Day! If you would like to contact us with other suggestions or comments, you can call us (beginning the first Monday in January) at 931-381-9557.

Thanks again for your time and we look forward to seeing you at Mule Day again next year!

Survey participants will be entered in a drawing for free 2011 Mule Day tickets and other Mule Day items.

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ADVERTISERS INDEX A Place of Rest Campground .................42 Amber Falls Winery & Cellars ...............29 Ascend Federal Credit Union .................37 Autoboy of America ...............................38 Benson Mule Days, NC .........................59 Bishop, California Mule Days ................58 Bostelman Enterprises ............................33 Buddy's Wholesale Tires.........................41 Calvary, Georgia Mule Days...................48 Circle E Guest Ranch.............................57 Clearview Horse, Bed & Breakfast .........13 Columbia Academy ................................35 Community First Bank & Trust .............45 Cravens & Assoc. ...................................58 Downtown Merchants Assoc. ................57 East Fork Stables ....................................30 Elias Golf Carts ......................................27 Equine Training Center ..........................25 Evergreen Performance Horses ...............61 Family Advantage ...................................61 Farm Bureau ..........................................37 Farmers Family Restaurant .....................37 First Farmers & Merchants Bank ...........16 Ford .......................................................64 Haulers Insurance Company, Inc. ..........39 Heritage Bank & Trust ...........................11 High Forest Building Supply ..................45 HorsePix Photography ...........................45 Hotels at Exit 46 ....................................35 Legends Steakhouse ................................19 Lucky Three Ranch ................................53 Maury Alliance.......................................63 Maury County Convention & Visitors Bureau .................................8 Maury County Senior Center ................13 Maury County YMCA ...........................44 Maury Fence ..........................................28 Maury Regional Medical Center ............54 National Urgent Care .............................24 Nolens BBQ & Catering........................36 Pepsi.......................................................30 Purity Dairies ...........................................2 Reese Bros Mule Sale..............................12 Sam Hill’s Food & Spirits ......................41 Shoney's .................................................15 St. Jude's ................................................19 Stan's Restaurant ....................................42 Tennessee Museum of Early Farm Life ...48 Tennessee State Parks .............................11 Tennessee Tech .......................................51 Terminix ................................................46 The Crossings of Spring Hill ..................51 Wal-Mart Supercenter ............................20 Wells Fargo ............................................29 Western Mule Magazine .........................27 Winning Moves .....................................43 62

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ARTS & CRAFTS, FLEA MARKET Anyone desiring information, application or fees for Arts & Crafts and Flea Market can contact Nancy Holloway at the Mule Day Office at 931-381-9557. Vendors from last year have until February 15 to return their applications to have their spots from last year reserved. After that, they will be released to new vendors. New vendors need to contact the Mule Day Office as early as possible in January to be placed on a waiting list and applications will be sent out when spots become available.

CAMPING Limited camping is allowed in the Park.

Spaces must be reserved by advance payment received by March 1st. First time campers should call ASAP in January to be placed on a waiting list. Rates: $80.00 with electricity and $40.00 without electricity.

All campers are required to have a gate pass. No bus transportation to parade from Park is available. All reservations should be made through the Mule Day Office. No alcoholic beverages allowed in camping or Park area. No horse stock will be allowed in electric camping area. Original Proof of Negative Coggins Test Required for all animals entering the park.

Dogs must be on a leash at all times. No ATV’s, Golf Carts or motorized vehicles allowed, except for those that have a handicapped sticker or Mule Day Officials. All operators must possess a current drivers license.

COMMERCIAL VENDOR SPACE Limited space is available at Mule Day in Maury County Park. Vendors with “big rigs” can set-up starting on Tuesday or Wednesday and all vendors must be operational by 10:00 AM on Thursday.

Booth size range from 10' to 35' frontage to 10' to 20' deep, depending on the location. Vendors who had booths at the previous year must renew their space

by February 15th; new vendors should call the Mule Day office at 931-3819557 during January and be placed on the “waiting list” until space is available.

Equine related vendors will receive priority for new vendors.

CONCESSIONS There is limited concession space available by permit only. Proof of Insurance is required and all State of Tennessee Health Codes are strictly enforced. All concessions must be set up and fully operational by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday. Hours for Friday and Saturday are 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

You may remain open later than 6:00 p.m. if you choose. All concessions MUST

remain open until 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.

All concessionaires should contact the Mule Day office for additional information at 931-381-9557.

DISCLAIMER Under Tennessee law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risk of equine activities pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 4 of Tennessee Code Annotated.

State Law REQUIRES that your animals have proof of an Equine Infectious Anemia (Coggins) Test, done in the last 12 months must be presented for verification before animals are permitted on the grounds or to participate at Mule Day functions.

Equine that are sold require the coggins done within the last six months. Further, Tennessee State Law REQUIRES everyone from out-of-state to have a health certificate on equine entering Tennessee.

The health certificate is only good for 30 days from the time it is issued.

Horseback or Muleback riding is allowed. However, only riding at a slow walk is allowed, except in the arenas. Due to insurance requirements no Horseback or Muleback riding after dark except for Mules being shown in evening shows. Violators will be ticketed and riding privileges suspended.

STALLS Limited stall space is available for $50 per stall (only 2 animals per stall, except miniature mules & donkeys that are separated by panels inside stalls). Reservations from last year's stall renters must be accompanied by advance payment which must be received by March 1st or stalls will no longer be held. First time stall renters should call ASAP in January to be placed on a waiting list. After March 1st, first time stall renters on the waiting list will be notified of stall availability. Stall renters receive one vehicle pass - a vehicle pass per each stall rented will no longer be issued. No jacks in portable stalls. No horse stallions allowed anywhere in Maury County Park on Mule Day weekend.

NOTE: The show barns (covered barns) will only be rented to persons having mules, Jacks or Jennies. Horses will not be allowed in show barns except those that have been grand-fathered in.

Persons wishing to get stalls for horses will be allowed to use outside stalls. Call the Mule Day Office to request stalls or get more information 931-381-9557.

MULE DAY 2010 Thank you for visiting

Maury County, TN. Maury County has it all!

We are sure you will find everything you need to enjoy your stay.

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A variety of hotels & motels

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Great shopping

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Restaurants to suit any taste

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Beautiful parks

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Historic sites open daily

Questions?

Give us a call.

Chamber of Commerce & EDC 106 W. 6th Street Columbia, TN 38401 931-388-2155 www.mauryalliance.com

ENJOY YOUR STAY 931.381.9557 – Columbia, TN

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