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J Lo is a 14.2-hand, 7-year-old dark sorrel mare mule. She is very cute and gentle. We have had her two years and ride her on and off. She has about 100 rides total. J Lo has been to the stockyards to pen back cattle and has been on several hog hunts. She is easy to get along with and very easy to train. She doesn’t have any bad habits and is good to catch, clip and shoe. J Lo is a nice mule you can finish the way you want. $3,500
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February 2019 Published monthly for mule and donkey enthusiasts.
29th Annual Jack Issue
On The Cover...
Jumpin Jack Mule Ranch, Glenda J. Arps and Steph Smith, raise mule foals in Great Falls, Montana. Our cover photo this month is a foal out of Panther’s Precious Girl and sired by a large standard jack. The foal above is Jordan, foaled April 2018, out of Jane Crawford and sired by their jack Lazy BD PepperJack
6 Over the Back Fence by Cori Daniels 8 Letters From the Other Side 12 Breeding Quality Mules by Meredith Hodges 14 How to Help Children Gain Confidence in the Saddle by Brandy Von Holten 16 A Legend is Gone by Anna Arnold 26 Wintering in Apache Junction by Angie Mayfield 32 Caney Mountain Mule Ride in Arkansas 40 Classified Ads 41 Here’s My Card 43 Cook’s Corral by Debbie Trotter 44 Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic in Washington by Joe Urness 45 You Want to Raise a Mule? by Marlene Quiring 48 Foal Registration 101 by Cori Daniels A sketch of Ciera, owned by Anna Arnold, for her American Mule Association Hall of Fame induction
50 Why a Donkey? by Noel Stasiak
For Ciera’s story, see pages 16-18
53 When Mules Ruled the Farm by Lonnie Thiele
52 Calendar of Events 57 Tail End: 2019 Goals
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Garrett Mammoth Jackstock is the home of Oklahoma’s largest herd of mammoth Jackstock. We strive to produce quality mammoth donkeys with great dispositions and conformation. Please visit our web site at www.garrettjackstock.com or follow us on Facebook to see some of our wonderful animals.
Oklahoma Masterpiece is a 63-1/2 inch sorrel jack that has had an extensive show career, having won Grand Champion Halter Championships in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Texas. He passes his wonderful disposition and looks on to his colts
HERD SIRES:
Oklahoma Captain has five-time Grand Champion wins at the Missouri State Fair and one in Texas. He is a 60 inch black jack that will produce some fine colts
These herd sires have won multiple Grand Champion honors in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Missouri.
we have approximately 100 head of mammoth donkeys of all ages for sale from colts on up. We specialize in broke to ride saddle donkeys to meet each individuals needs and desires.
We welcome all visitors to please come visit our farm whether you are just looking or on the search for the perfect donkey for yourself.
BILL, GINA, & BECCA
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The February 2019 issue is Mules and More’s 29th annual jack issue. A lot has changed in the last 29 years. The January 1990 issue was 20 pages, all black and white (jack issues were originally published in January but were later moved to February). A full page ad was $60 and a one year subscription was $12. Jacks like Texas Scooter and Ajax were advertised, both bloodlines you can find connections to in this issue. I would like to get super introspective on the past 29 years, but I’m just not someone who gets worked up over nostalgia. The mule industry has indeed changed, but it continues to be full of good, hardworking people who want to raise, train and ride mules and share them with the world. I have gotten to be a part of this process over the last nine years in my position at this magazine, and I am thankful for it. We raised several mule colts while I was growing up. I remember all the preparation and anticipation for their arrival, and my parents doing checks on the mare throughout the night when her due date was approaching. The foals were always fun to have around, and I enjoyed watching them learn how to be a mule (like their cute temper tantrums when first tied to the hitch rack). This was all less fun when experiencing it for the first time on my own, by the way. We bought a weanling, Timber, in 2017, and once we got him home and settled, my dad reminded me that he was old enough to learn something. “How long did you leave your colt tied up for?” “Pretty long...like five minutes, I think.” That answer was received with a sigh and a reminder that he was a mule, not a human, and that he could handle it. We eventually worked our way up to standing tied for several hours, and even ponying (although Timber doesn’t really care for this exercise). I’m not the most consistent with it though, and Timber, now two years old, will definitely be going back to my dad’s house to learn how to be a mule this spring. I want to thank everyone who has reached out to Sue in the last few months. She has enjoyed the phone calls and letters. She is continuing out-patient therapy and is making steps in the right direction. We all enjoyed a very nice Christmas Eve together at my uncles, where we had a delicious dinner. The weather during Christmas was beautiful and in the sixties. Missouri has had such a mild winter, but I don’t expect it to last. If you are looking to find the perfect jack to breed to your mare or jennet, I am betting you will find him in the pages of this issue. And remember, once your colt is here, don’t forget to send in their photo to appear in our new arrival section! Mules and More Magazine
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Letters From The Other Side...
LILLY AND CLYDE
“This is our rescue mule on her first day home. We got her from a kill buyer and she was skin and bones,” said CAISE SHANNON. “This is when she met my kids for the first time. We named her Millie and she is in her late twenties or early thirties. We got her through End of the Line Horse Placement. She just tugged at my heart strings. We couldn’t let her end up where she was going without being given a chance.”
“Here is my wife Connie, my mule Huckleberry, and my blue heeler Molly reading the map in the Pisgah National Forest,” --CHAD JOHNSON
This is a picture of our five-year-old granddaughter Lilly and new jack Clyde, who we purchased from Garrett Mammoth Jackstock. When we brought Clyde home, we told Lilly she would help take care of him since he was still a baby. She asked where his momma was, and we told her we took him away from his momma. She was so upset that we did that to him, so every time she would see him she would very quietly say, “Shh...it’s OK. You are safe here. I love you!” Clyde always seems to listen to every word she says. --Sam and Gayla Baker, Noel, Mo. Lilly and Clyde
CONTINUING MAX HARSHA’S TRADITIONS I was friends with legendary mule man Max Harsha for somewhere around 30 years. We had trained, traded, bought and sold mules together and traveled all over the US and Mexico. We rode mules in the mountains in New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. We were extras and furnished some mules on the movie The Alamo staring Billy Bob Thorton and Dennis Quaid. We shared a lot of good times together and I miss him dearly. Per Max’s request (and his family’s wishes) that I carry on his name and legacy, I am offering his books, bits, tack and saddles, all by his design and patterns, most made by the same builders that he used. I was honored to do this! He had a lot of knowledge about mules and loved to share it with others. I hope to do the same. --Mark Roebuck
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In what I refer to as Phase I of our Lucky Three Ranch breeding program, my mother, Joyce Doty, successfully bred attractive, athletic and versatile mules at Windy Valley Mule Ranch in Healdsburg, California, between 1973 and 1979. They were bred for pleasure, work and show from 60 head of assorted breeds of mares. These mares included Arabians, Thoroughbreds, Tennessee Walkers, Morgans and Draft horses, but no Warmbloods.
MULE CROSSING: Breeding Quality Mules
by Meredith Hodges, Loveland, Colo.
In the past, mares unsuitable for improved horse-breeding programs were the mares used for mule breeding. Looks and conformation were of little concern, since the animal that was produced had limited use for draft and farm work. In 1967, with the founding of the American Donkey & Mule Society, a new type of mule began to emerge—the American Saddle Mule— limited only by the imagination in his uses. As the mule’s popularity grew, so did the need for more carefully organized breeding programs to try to produce only the most superior mules in overall appearance and athletic ability.
Windy Valley Ranch champion mules, 1978
We learned that the jacks would produce a stronger and more durable offspring, but that the heavy-boned Mammoth Jacks were not necessarily producing the most athletic—or the most attractive—saddle mule offspring. It seemed that the smaller, more refined Large Standard (48" to 56") and Standard Jacks (40.01" to 48") were better for the production of Saddle Mules. This led to Phase II of our breeding program.
Little Jack Horner doing Second Level Dressage, 1992
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Little Jack Horner, a Large Standard, was the last jack born at Windy Valley Ranch before its dispersal in 1979. In 1980 I brought him to my new Lucky Three Ranch in Colorado to become
the sire supreme. My main focus was on the production of attractive, athletic, amiable and multiple-use saddle mules that would be suitable for the widest variety of uses. Beginning in 1982, Little Jack Horner was used with a number of different breeds of mares, including Quarter Horses, Appaloosas and a Half-Arab/Half-Quarter Crossbred. Over the next six years, as the offspring aged and matured, their abilities were quickly recognized. They excelled in all events at the shows and gave the Lucky Three its current reputation for breeding only the best. In late 1985 I began taking a special interest in Dressage and Combined Training—the Breed shows no longer held a challenge for me. Our Quarter Horse, Appaloosa and Arabian mules competed against horses in Dressage and Combined Training and our mules were quite competitive. They were exceptional in their gaits, responsive, submissive and lovely to watch. Only two real major problems became apparent if we were to continue on this path: 1) The mules were a little too small (only14.2 to 15.3 HH) and, 2) the Quarter Horse influence caused them to be built slightly downhill, creating problems with overall balancing. It was time again to revise our breeding program. Midnight Victory (or “Vicki,” as she was nick-named), a Trakehner cross, was born just before midnight on June 21, 1990. I had seen only one Trakehner-bred mule in my entire life, and it was the most elegant and refined mule I had ever seen, with conformation to spare. And now I had one! Vicki was everything I have always bred for in a mule, exhibiting quality in her looks and her movement, and the kind of intelligence that is exalted by horsemen and women everywhere. She was the product of 17 years of selective breeding, which, in the case of the hybrid mule, can be a very lucrative and frustrating business. Frustrating because of people’s preconceived ideas about mules, because of the close attention that must be paid to selection Mules and More Magazine
Midnight Victory at 20 years old
Foal Midnight Victory and Trakehner mother Vinesse
of the right jacks and mares, and because of genetic considerations when breeding, such as Neonatal Isoerythrolisis (a condition that occurs when the mother’s blood is incompatible with her foal’s—similar to the RH negative factor that can occur in human mothers and babies). Why a Trakehner cross? We spent years breeding donkeys before we finally got Little Jack Horner, a sire that predictably throws refined, attractive and athletic offspring, as well as producing some of the top halter mules in the country. Crossing him on Warmblood stock seemed like the natural thing to do next. We did need to be careful in choosing the type of Warmblood mare that would make the best match. The Trakehner horse was carefully bred as a versatile and durable animal, with refinement and elegance in mind. Today, this horse plays an important role in the evolution of the mule from an ugly duckling into another beautiful swan in the American Horse Show ring. After careful consideration of re13 • February 2019
Midnight Victory’s younger full brother, Lucky Three Vindicator at 19 years old
finement and movement, we decided that the Trakehner would be the best cross. We feared that some of the other Warmblood breeds might produce too heavy an animal, something we had spent the last 17 years breeding out. In using caution and a careful breeding program, the Lucky Three Ranch was well on its way to producing the best in Sport Mules. Heartier and more athletic than their Thoroughbred and Trakehner dams, they were capable of performing in more versatile ways than were ever before imagined. Phase III was the most exciting phase of the Lucky Three Ranch breeding program. The size and “downhill” problems had been solved, and the offspring made our dreams come true and their “presence” known. My deepest gratitude goes to all the conscientious people in the Thoroughbred and Trakehner industries for their special attention to selective breeding programs that have made it possible for us to produce such a lovely and remarkable hybrid. It’s hard to put your finger on it, but
there’s just something a little more special about Vicki. She is way above average when it comes to mules and she definitely commands your attention. She embodies the spirit of free expression and an almost eerie reincarnation of a perfect dream...with long ears! Could this “presence” be something genetic, passed down through the ages of Trakehner (and possibly Arabian) breeding? It would seem so. The mules of Lucky Three Ranch are living proof of what quality breeding produces. They are elegant, first-class animals that are easy keepers, inexpensive eaters and loyal, personable companions—you need only feast your eyes upon these mule offspring to be convinced! To learn more about Meredith Hodges and her comprehensive all-breed equine training program, visit LuckyThreeRanch. com or call 1-800-816-7566. Check out her children’s website at JasperTheMule. com. Also, find Meredith on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. © 1990, 2011, 2016, 2019 Lucky Three Ranch, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Mules and More Magazine
How To Help Children Gain Confidence In The Saddle by Brandy Von Holten, Mora, Mo.
Confidence is a real issue for adults and children alike when it comes to handling and riding equine. However, children are a blank slate and are natural riders. Have you ever seen a child running a mule across a field bareback without a fear in the world? Have you ever said, “I wish I had the confidence of that child to just go and get out of my own head”? But some children do not come with this massive amount of natural confidence. Here are a few things to help children gain confidence in the saddle. You need to have a good mule for a child. So many people want to buy a mule that the child can “grow with.” An inexperienced mule with an inexperienced rider has the potential to end dangerously. You should have a proven equine under the saddle of a child. Before the child starts riding, they need to be able to control the equine from the ground. They should be able to lead, turn the mule either direction, stop, and back up before they ever get in the saddle. The mule will view your half pint as a leader, rather than someone they do not have to take directions from once they are in the saddle. Even though you probably did not have lessons as a child, it is OK to let a professional take the drivers seat. They have a ton of experience and have tricks of the trade to help children get a good grasp of fundamentals. Plus, most
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instructors require a helmet. This will automatically make you and your child more secure. If wearing a helmet is a normal expectation, it will not seem like a big deal. With children gaining confidence, it is important to leave speed out of the equation for a while. Slow and steady wins the race. They have their entire life to add speed. Even if you know the mule, it only takes one fall to create a lifetime of confidence issues. Just getting into the saddle is going to help children with confidence issues. They need to just go. I see parents over coaching instead of letting the child get going and develop their natural seat. The parents tend to have the children so nervous about making mistakes that they develop a fear. To counter this,
have distractions! Go through their multiplication table, have them tell you words that start with each letter of the alphabet, play music, and play ‘I spy’ or have a scavenger hunt. In some of my lessons with younger students I wear a massive cowboy hat and put a miniature hat on the equine and we do a photo shoot, or we act like we are getting ready to meet the Queen of England for a tea party. The point is to have fun and distract them from doing things wrong. The more seat time the child has that is a positive experience the more confident they will become. My final tip is to be patient. A child’s attention span is not very long. Short rides in the beginning will add up to years of confident riding in their future. Inch by inch, it’s a cinch.
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A Legend is Gone by Anna Arnold, Romoland, Calif.
As mule and donkey owners, we all know how attached we get to them, as well as our other animal friends. Last year we lost a number of great mule men and women, as well as many fine animals. I write this with a box of tissues handy because I have to tell you of the loss of my buddy Ciera after so many wonderful years together. Just before Christmas, Ciera had a stroke. She suffered eye damage and a lot of damage to her left side. After a few days of her not getting any better, she and I had a long talk. It was decided it was time for her to go join some of the others that had gone before her. I had my veterinarian, Dr. Jenkins, come out on a nice sunny morning and we all said our good-byes. My dear friend Karen Frank came over, as well. Ciera’s companion for the last 10 years, Maynard's Double Ditto, was in a fret, as was I. Even now, after several weeks, we still both look for Ciera. I brought in a nice mare to comfort her but she still calls out for Ciera and I still look for her and listen for her snicker when I go out to feed. I know you all have gone through much of this and understand the hurt in one’s heart. My Ciera will never be forgotten. Memories often take me back to the time I bought her. I had some wonderful mules and have ridden in many shows and trail rides before I bought her. I rode barrel and game horses for many years and as I aged, they told me I was getting slower, so I decided I would just have to ride the fastest mule. So I went on a search. I started by contacting the late Jerry Villines who brought some of the fastest mules to Bishop Mule Days (like Boogers Chiquita, Apache Fog, Ciera, and many others). I asked him about several different prospects, but he said, “Nope, that’s not the mule for you.” A few years later, I found myself at
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Loyd Hawley’s Hawleywoods Mule Farm in Prairie Grove, Ark., still looking for a game mule. A little brown mule came up to me. I scratched around on her and she followed me around like a puppy dog as Loyd and I talked. I quickly learned that this was Ciera in her winter coat (not the bright, shiny mule I had seen at Bishop). Loyd explained that she and his son had a wreck earlier on and she just didn’t like men anymore - but she sure liked me! I didn’t ride her, as I knew I couldn’t afford her. I remembered what she had sold for originally. I left her in my rear view mirror and went on my way down to Susan and Hal Gibson’s place. Susan and I went to the mule and wagon auction outside of Columbia, Mo., and were looking around there. This is where I got the call that I could actually buy my Ciera. The deal was made and without even riding her, I had her shipped home to California. That is where Granny’s great adventures with Ciera began. Ciera and I clicked right off the bat. Not long after she arrived and settled in, I began to ride her up in the hills and play in my arena, letting her run at her own speed. We just spent time turning and playing, learning each other’s ways. A month or so went by and I found a little gymkhana event to go to nearby. My daughter took her horse and my granddaughter took her pony. We had such a wonderful day, right up until the trip home. Coming through a construction area where the road was a narrow two lanes and the bar ditch was quite deep, I saw a truck headed my way. He was in my lane and I couldn’t get over any farther or we would go off in the deep ditch. At the very last minute before we hit head on, I got over and was eight feet off the center when he hit me. We were all so lucky it wasn’t head on, but
Anna and Ciera in keyhole at Bishop Mule Days Anna and Ciera in the Pasadena Rose Parade Ciera was also a champion jumper, ridden above by Kris Keeler Ciera coon jumping with Jerry Villines at Bishop Mule Days. Mules and More Magazine
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Ciera being shown in halter by Anna’s grandson Kyle Bevers. Ciera loved children and old women • Ciera proudly wearing an Erickson saddle she won. “This was a great win. I rode her in performance, packing, trail and games to win this. My entry fee was $45 and I still ride this Erickson,” said ANNA. “Ciera won four saddles, 100’s of buckles, awards and ribbons.” • Anna and Ciera Champion at the Los Angeles County Fair
he took my mirror off, knocked the dually’s out from under my truck, went on to hit the horse trailer, then spun around and hit the car following me. It was a mess. But it truly could have been so much worse. The poor horse in the front sadly absorbed the majority of the impact. She was hurt so seriously the insurance company paid all the vet bills for her, the pony and for Ciera. Ciera was in the middle and only bruised, so we took a few weeks off, just getting over the sore spots. We went out on a few short flat rides and used lots of Absorbine. So the time came for our first real show, and what a show it was. We won every class we went in. That was just the start of a 10 year winning streak and a wonderful whirlwind adventure for me and my new best friend, Ciera. We won ribbons and buckles from California, Nevada, Tennessee, Arkansas, Montana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Arizona, Idaho, and Colorado. One of the biggest wins was at the Kansas State Fair where we competed with the best there was. We ended up winning high point mule rider and high point mule for the show. One of my most exciting adventures with Ciera was a trip to Shelbyville, Tenn., to the Great Celebration Mule and Donkey Show. I had been winning lots of game events and wanted to go show the big boys how this old granny and her fast mule could ride. It was time for the barrels and I was all 18 • February 2019
set. I had my black shiny pants on and a fancy gold shirt. (It wasn’t yellow - that’s supposedly bad luck for cowgirls to wear!) I had Ciera all shined up, her tack was clean, and I was ready to go win the barrel race. I thought I should put on a good show, so just in case we needed a little help, I picked a switch off a tree just before going in the arena. When it was our turn to go, she tucked and ran like a race horse to the first barrel and turned. I swished her with that switch then, and she threw up her head and said, “You want to run old lady? Hang on!” We zoomed right by the next barrel without a split second’s hesitation and went right around the arena! We never saw the next two barrels as Ciera showed off her speed! I thought she was going to coon jump the gate, but she decided that was enough to show me ‘what’s what’ and just stopped. I took a nice little bow and rode out of the big arena with my long braid between my legs. I threw that darn switch far away and as soon as I got back to camp. I tossed that ‘gold’ shirt right into the trash, too. I never hit her with a switch after that. There was never a need. Ciera taught me my lesson. We did end up winning reserve grand champion pole bending at this big event, right behind a great mule lady herself, Lynn Titsworth. One of the most rewarding shows was the All-Star Show in Columbia, Mo. Jerry Villines and so many other great mule riders were there. It was
Ciera’s first show back in that arena since she had refused to run for the former owner. I wondered why so many came to the arena to watch us. Well, Jerry tells me to ride her as fast as I could to the turn in pole bending, so off I went. It was like riding a border collie as she whipped through those poles and we ended up winning. The way the crowd reacted, I thought we won a truck and trailer! We won a nice trophy that I will cherish forever. They say it’s hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember. I can tell you that is the truth. I’ve had so many wonderful rides on this beautiful champion mule. I was lucky enough to buy Ciera when she was 11 and had the pleasure of her company for 21 wonderful years. I am so blessed to have owned her and to be her partner through so many adventures. What a beautiful, strong ride she was. What a great heart, a great friend and an easy keeper. She will never be forgotten. Ciera was a champion until the end.
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For Sale
2 years old, 15 hands Jack colts Pictured at 6 months old, Born Spring 2018 Also available: Poco Bueno quarter horse, Tennessee Walker, jacks and jennets
2 years old, 15.2 hands
For more information:
Cliff Sparks Garnett, Kansas
cell - (913)271-2974 home - (785)835-6186
Rocky Top Ranch
Specializing in the Texas Scooter & Czeschin bloodlines ...Donkeys with a history! -STANDINGRed roan, sorrel and grey jacks
Jacks from these bloodlines producing mules for people who want to be in style. For Sale: Young stock that would be an asset to anyone’s herd. We have all these donkeys mothers. You don’t have to guess about their quality. Come see for yourself. Prices on request.
W. J. Beard 19295 Whitewood Valley Rd., Whitewood, SD 57793 (605)269-2693 20 • February 2019
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Mel’s Stables 2019 Mule Sales Consignors include: Johnny Kelso, Murray, KY Ivan Stoltzfus Ron Wheatley Mel Hoover Joe Wickey Mose Hershberger
Held at Mel’s Stables - 834 Wallace Road
New Holland, Pennsylvania
Wednesday, February 13 Wednesday, March 27
Directions: 3 miles south of New Holland, 3 miles North of Intercourse
Hitch Time 8 a.m. • Starting at 9 a.m.
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Will be selling weanling to aged mules....riding and draft type Load of 3-year-old mules from Ohio broke on an Amish farm. 10 mule colts out of Missouri If you have top mules to sell or looking for mules don’t miss this sale!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to attend a great mule sale!
Mel & family want to thank all the consignors and buyers for your support in 2018 and look forward to being able to serve you in 2019!
For More Information Or To Consign:
Mel Hoover 717-354-6431 (barn) • 717-989-8050 (cell) Calvin 717-989-7499 • melsstable@yahoo.com 21 • February 2019
Auctioneer: Mel Hoover AU-003111-L
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Genesis Farms
HOF Jarratt’s Desert Prince HOF A-Jack’s El-Gato HOF TJC Clyde Our Genesis Line is one year old and we could not be happier with how these three youngsters have developed. Each of these yearlings represent the work of twenty years of blending the genetics of our three NASMDA Hall of Fame Sires. Each of these foundation sires established himself in the show ring with individual performance and halter records of merit and then went on to sire mules and performance donkeys of the highest quality. We would like to congratulate Jacci Gaines of Coarsegold CA for her purchase of Genesis Odyssey. Super excited to have Odyssey in Jacci’s barn, she’s a king maker and he’s ready to rule.
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Genesis North Star
Genesis Odyssey
Candace & Kat Shauger (740) 215-8215 candace@genesisfarmsjacks.com Like us on Facebook at Genesis Farms
2647 TWP, Rd. 185 S.W.
Junction City, OH 43748
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Desert Full Metal Jacket
Gato El Rey 2005 black jack Reference sire We will on occasion have offspring of this great Jack for sale.
2013 Gray jack By Jarratt’s Desert Prince Dam’s sire TJC Clyde Shipped cooled semen Fee to mares 350.00 LFG Fee to jennets 600.00 LFG
Full Metal Dundee
Julio Rey
Thank you Jana Schmidt for your purchase of Dee Dee, she is a heart thief! Dee Dee is by Desert Full Metal Jacket and out of Little Menokin Chipeta
Julio Rey owned by Mule Creek Farm. By Gato El Rey and out of Choctaw Wind
Rey’s Riding Shotgun Rey’s Riding Shotgun is by Gato El Rey and out of Windy Ridge 23 • February 2019 Shadow. This handsome boy is for sale.
Rey of Hope Rey of Hope is lovingly owned by Cheryl Metheny of Lexington OK, Hope is by Gato El Rey and out of Clyde’s Pearl Earring. Mules and More Magazine
Consigned to our Spring Sale:
Located at the Missouri State Fair Grounds
Spring Sale • March 6-7-8-9, 2019 Sale schedule:
Sedalia, Missouri
Mon. & Tue., March 4-5 Tack, Carriages, Antiques Check in
8 year old john mule. Broke to ride. Finished rope mule.
Wed., March 6 • 8 a.m. Tack, Farm Machinery, Antiques, Carriages, Harness, Collars, Saddles, etc. Thurs., March 7 • 8 a.m. (1 hour) Tack in Horse Ring 9 a.m. Draft Horses, Draft Crosses, and Haflingers
Fri., March 8 • 8 a.m. (1 hour) Tack in Horse Ring 9 a.m. Standardbreds, Quarters, Light Teams, Gaited Horses, Ponies
Sat. Mar. 9 • 8 a.m. (1 hour) Tack in Horse Ring 9 a.m. Mules, Donkeys, Mares in foal to Jacks
Catalog deadline January 23, 2019
Send $30 consignment fee (per head) with your consignments to be in the catalog to Joe Raber, 1112 CR 140, Westcliffe, CO 81252
12 year old dunn mule. Broke to ride, rope, western pleasure. Also drives.
For more information: Lonnie Miller (260)350-4637 Joe Raber (719)431-3137 • Fax: 719-453-0907 email: boonecountyhorseauction@safecommail.com website: BooneCountyDraftHorseAndMules.com Fall Sale Dates: Sept. 11-12-13-14, 2019
Canadian Donkey and Mule Association Canada’s only national registry and association for donkeys and mules. Our quarterly magazine, Canadian Donkey and Mule News, is included with membership and offers news and information for longear enthusiasts across North America and worldwide. Editor: Jackie Dunham Email: editor@donkeyandmule.com Annual membership in Canadian funds: Canada: $45 (family $55) USA & foreign: $55 For memberships, send international money order in Canadian funds to
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Subscriptions now available! (no member benefits) $35 to Canadian addresses, $47 to US addresses.
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OKLAHOMA MULE SALE The Pontotoc Co. Agriplex at the intersection of US 377 (North Broadway) and Richardson Bypass in
Ada, Oklahoma • April 12 & 13, 2019
Catalogue Sale added to the regular Consignment Sale Catalogue Fee $50.00 Deadline March 10, 2019 We will no longer draw for Consignment Sale order
Friday – 9 a.m. –
TACK
must pertain to equine only
All catalogued mules must be checked in on the grounds by 10 a.m.
Friday – 4 p.m. –
Trail Competition
Mandatory for all catalogued mules
Fall Sale High Selling Mule - $6,000 Pictured with the High Selling Mule Saddle awarded for to the highest selling mule of the sale, and the Breast Collar awarded for winning the trail competition. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS
NOTICE TO BUYERS:
We will no longer accept personal checks. Bring cash, travelers checks, or cashiers check.
wagons, trailers & antique farm equipment
Saturday – 9 a.m. –
One hour following the completion of the 9 a.m. sale, we will sell
Jacks, Jennets, and Loose Stock,
followed by Catalogued
Stock, then regular Consignment Stock Negative Coggins is required. 7% Commission with a $20.00 minimum commission per animal or a $20.00 Pass Out Fee. $10 stall charge for livestock
10% Commission w/$2.00 minimum commission per ticket
This is one of the best saddle mule sales in the nation! We will also have several well broke draft mule teams.
The Logsdon Family
John Logsdon PO Box 32 Fittstown OK 74842
(580)465-8727 25 • February 2019
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Johnny Kelso
121 Mule Lane Murray, KY 42071
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Wintering in Apache Junction, Arizona by Angie J. Mayfield, Loogootee, Ind. With more Baby Boomers and equestrians retiring, many snowbirds are spending their winters in Arizona, with warmer temperatures, drier climate, long-ear friendly campgrounds, and close access to amenities and thousands of acres of trails are at their fingertips. Therefore, when some friends wintering in Apache Junction invited me to come out and ride, I flew out for five days over Christmas break to see if the trails and area were as great as I’d heard. Some of my friends were staying at Goldfield Ghost Town Horse Camp, while another group was at Superstition Stables. Both are great camps with corrals and either primitive camping or electric and water set up with different fees. Superstition is smaller, more private, and closer to town. Apache Junction, about 40 minutes east of Phoenix, has all the amenities of any town of 35,000 people, but more oriented toward the cowboy and camping crowd with RV parks, trails along the edge of town, and a great feed store. We even saw people ride their horses to Walmart. There are numerous restaurants, bars, and dance halls where one can two-step any night of the week, wet their whistle, sing karaoke, or just mingle with like-minded equestrians and desert rats. We listened to some great bands and met some wonderful people from all over the US and Canada. Goldfield, however, stole my heart. The old 1892 mining town only about 10 minutes from Apache Junction is situated between Superstition and Goldfield Mountains and has a view that could never grow old. The historic ghost town includes a mine tour, a saloon, a haunted hotel, a restaurant and bakery, an ice cream shop, a shooting range, and numerous cool shops to explore and buy souvenirs. There are guided horse rides if you didn’t bring your own mount, and even zip lining. I can’t wait to go back next year and bring Tucker. He will love Goldfield. I expected the riding to be similar to other parts of Arizona I’d ridden and even like New Mexico, but I was pleasantly surprised to find Rick Carmack and Sterling at Hackberry Spring area 26 • February 2019
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Angie and Cady
Goldfield Horse Camp Apache Junction, Ariz.
Sunset at Apache Junction
more mountains, diverse terrain, water, and scenic landmarks in the Apache Junction area than I thought possible. Temperatures varied from 55 to 70 degrees during the day and 30 to 45 at night while I was there, with rain one day, so bring layers of clothing. The first day I was there, we rode our mules right out of camp and off into the Superstition Mountains. The views, rock formations, and giant 40 feet tall Saguaro cacti were phenomenal. I counted more than 14 different varieties of cactus in all. I was in awe that the desert could be 27 • February 2019
Mammoth Saloon at Goldfield Ghost Town
Loretta Wheeler and Rick Carmack on Dutchman Trail near Weavers Needle
so gorgeous. The next four days we rode 10-15 miles a day exploring Superstition Wilderness and the Tonto National Forest, which encompasses almost 2.8 million acres and is the largest of the six national forests in Arizona and the fifth largest in the U.S. As one guy pointed out, “I’ve been here for 20 years and still haven’t come close to riding it all.” Alan Gillman, a mule friend from Utah that spends his winters at Apache Junction, trailered us to some of his favorite riding places, so we felt very privileged
Angie and Cady in Tonto National Forest
to see Canyon Lake, meander along the Salt River for miles, watch wild horses graze near Coon Bluff, and view Weavers Needle and the Superstition Mountains from every vantage point and lookout. We saw squirrels, deer, and hundreds of species of birds, but we most enjoyed coming around a bend in the river head on to a curious group of 12 wild horses, including a few colts and a stud horse guarding the herd. They watched us for awhile, but ran off into the brush when we encroached on their privacy boundary. Mules and More Magazine
Sterling near Saguaro Lake in Superstition Wilderness Salt River
The trails in the area vary from flat and easy to extreme and rocky. But there are maps, trail markers, and cues of narrowing, rocky climbs before one gets into the real rough stuff. A few of the trails we took were certainly for seasoned riders and mules only, but we are a little more adventurous and crazy than most. Elevations in Tonto National Forest vary from 1,400 feet to 7,400 feet. Some of the main mapped trails we rode included Hackberry Spring, First and Second Water Trail, Black Mesa, Dutchman’s Trail, and the Apache Trail. The ride along Salt River near Saguaro Lake was probably my favorite due to the canyons, mountain views, and water. And I was fortunate to ride a different Carmack gaited mule almost every day. The day before I had to leave, Rick Carmack, Glasgow, Mo., accidentally backed his mule into a large jumping cholla cactus, a disaster for even the most broke mule. After a ride I’d give at least a score of 95, he was thrown off, landing on his back and head. We feared the worst, but tough 74-year-old Carmack was only badly bruised and back in the saddle three days later. His Foxtrotting mule Babe was also fine after we spent an hour pulling barbed cactus needles out of her rear and tail. Needle nose pliers and a comb are essential tools when trail riding in the desert, as well as plenty of water to stay hydrated. Apache Junction is more than just a place to spend the winter or holidays – it’s a community of equestrians, retirees, and cowboys who love their way of life and want to continue living it to the fullest while they can. Goldfield Horse Camp is an extended family who loves their mules, horses, and dogs and just living simply on their own terms and time. Each evening there was a pitch-in dinner at one of the campers’ and we’d visit and eat and share stories and trails. One night we shared port wine and chocolates. I knew every dog and mule’s name by the time I left, and I can’t wait to go back next year and do it all – and more – again. If you’ve never been, it’s time you made plans and see what you’ve been missing. Happy Trails! I’ll see you out there! Angie J. Mayfield is a professor and lifelong mule rider who has trail ridden mules in all 50 states and six countries. To share your favorite trail riding places, contact her at profmayfield@yahoo.com
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Too Tall Tomas
2005 Catalonian style jack black with white points | stands 57 inches
2019 Fee Onsite $400 plus mare care, Shipped Chilled Semen $600 Tom is known for producing long legged, athletic, mules with great feet and fantastic dispositions.
“Breed to Tom, EXPECT GREATNESS!” 29 • February 2019
Owner: Bob Edmiston 637 35 Road, Clifton, CO 81520 Email: MammothJackTom@gmail.com Telephone: (970)210-2603 Facebook: Mammoth Jack - Too Tall Tomas Mules and More Magazine
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A beautiful overlook at Caney Mountain
Jim Lee, Linn, Mo., and group of riders 32 • February 2019
Caney Mountain Mule Ride One of the best comments we heard from the Caney Mountain Mule Ride was that “it felt like a family reunion.” Mule enthusiasts from Maine to Texas (14 states in total were represented at the ride) gathered at Caney Mountain Horsecamp, Big Flat, Ark., December 2-8, for the second annual mule ride. December weather is unpredictable, as we all know. The ride started off with 70 degrees and the first few days were very nice. Mother Nature brought chillier temperatures the latter part of the week, but that didn’t damper anyone’s enthusiasm. We all just bundled up and rode every day. It was a wonderful week of trail riding, campfire storytelling, guitar picking and singing, and great food. There were several newcomers to Caney Mountain this year. This is a testament to people posting pictures and comments on social media and word of mouth from their experiences at Caney. The solar powered camp has much to offer. I would encourage you to look at the caneymountain.com and find the answers to any questions you may have about camping and riding. Owners, Charles and Teresa Taylor, welcome everyone to their camp and bend over backward to make sure you have a good time. The dining hall offers a breakfast and supper buffet style, country cooking at its finest. You won’t go away hungry. There are a Mules and More Magazine
limited number of rooms for rent, well maintained bath houses, and plenty of level camping spots with pens. The forest service road into camp is seven miles. We have heard concerns about getting big trucks and rigs in to camp, and would like to assure you there are no issues with this. Camp owners work on the road all year long, keeping it accessible and have widened the road tremendously. They are driving semi trucks and 50-foot trailers in with no problem. We haven’t seen a rig yet that could not get in to this camp. The drive in is well worth what awaits you; scenic creeks, bluffs, rims and overlooks, waterfalls, caves and the Buffalo River. Groups left out daily around 9:30 for whatever ride they chose. Most rides were five to six hours. It is advisable to go out with a guided group if you want to see the most scenic spots and get the local history. Trails are unmarked and it is best to go out with a guide until you know the trails. Charles Taylor takes groups out daily and there are three or four others available at all times to take people out. Debra Racheter, Crest Ridge Saddlery, put on a saddle fit clinic free of charge. The saddle fit was held inside the dining hall this year due to the cold weather. There was a large crowd and the clinic was excellent. She also encouraged anyone interested to bring their mule to her campsite any time during the ride and she would evaluate the fit of their saddle. Carl Cummings from Jim Motor’s in Cuba, Mo., brought “The Long Ear Series,” a new stock combo living quarter trailer, for everyone to look at during the ride. Mule gatherings and events have really taken off all across the country. We encourage anyone interested to attend a gathering or event, start one in your part of the country and spread the word. We can all learn from each other. There were 70 mules in camp at various times during the ride and the quality of mules that people are raising and riding is amazing. 33 • February 2019
John Stewart, Missouri, and Brad Hart, Illinois, riding the ‘sidewalk’ Mules and More Magazine
The fun-filled week began with cowboy church and closed out with musician Butch Suitt, a member of the hard driving bluegrass band Highway 36. A wrap up speech was given by Anthony “Bull” McAllister and prizes were awarded to the youngest mule rider, oldest mule rider and the mule rider who traveled the farthest. A game was played during the week where cards were hanging at different locations in the forest. Prizes were given to those finding a card. There was also a drawing for a grand prize winner. Special thanks to Charles and Teresa Taylor for providing all the prizes. This is an added bonus enjoyed by everyone. We would like to remind everyone about the reason for these gatherings. Dean and Lynn Titsworth use to hold gatherings like these at their house in the early 1980s for mule people. This gave people a chance to learn about mules, deal with mule problems and offered great riding. These gatherings had forever lasting great memories for us. We are carrying on what Dean and Lynn started. These rides are free with the exception of paying the camp owner whatever fees they charge for camping. This is for people to meet other great mule people from around the country. If you are having problems with your mule or are new to mules, some of the best mule handlers in the United States are at these rides to help you with problems. Also, if you are having tack issues or wanting new custom tack made we have outstanding saddle makers and tack vendors at these rides. If you have never traveled or camped with your mules these rides will be a great place to begin. Everyone is here to help. We want to thank everyone for their support and are always open for suggestions to make them better. We love to have families and young kids at these rides and are hoping for a good turnout of both at the June Mule Ride. Facebook groups have been developed for McAllister and Friends Mule Ride and Caney Mountain Mule Ride. Please feel free to join the groups to get additional information and photos. Join us April 8-14 for the McAllister and Friends Mule Ride in Shawnee National Forest.
Amy Beem from Maine on Sinbad
Ritchie RemEro of Louisiana
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Cindy Ross from southern Illinois on Lilly
Louisiana Cajun’s wave ‘hello!’ Mules and More Magazine
Everything We Do Is “Mule Friendly” Unique Mountain, Hunting and Trail Saddles, plus “Mule” Tack
Ericksen’s Saddlery
P.O. Box 94 40 Two Bump Rd., VC Ranches
Ennis, MT 59729
(406)682-7380
www.ericksensaddlery.com The worst day packin’ is better than the best day workin’
We know the Mule & Donkey Industry. Let us help you! We design business cards, banners, posters, catalogs, programs and more. Call or email today for your quote!
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Max HARSHA MULE PRODUCTS BY Ma r k Roebuck Harsha Mule Bit, Headstall, and Reins Harsha Mule Bit: $120 One Ear Headstall: $45 Browband Headstall: $50 7-1/2’ Single Rein with snaps: $45 7-1/2’ Split rein: $55
Purchase the Harsha Mule Bit, Single Rein, and One Ear Headstall together for $196 The Harsha Bit is now made in three different sizes to accommodate regular (5 1/4 mouth piece) and larger mules. This bit is designed to give full control but is easy on the mouth and will give you self confidence when using it.
Heavy Harness Leather Breast Collar Mule Skinner’s Bible $75
$28
Harsha Show Bit: $130
The show bit is designed to follow up the Harsha bit and it, too, gets good response. Mules love this bit and I have sold this bit to ranch5 1/4” wid th es who have told me shape of they have a barn full show bit of bits but this is the Available only one they use. in 4 sizes
Purchase the Harsha Show Bit, One Ear Headstall, and Single Rein: $220 Shipping is included in all prices (to US) To order Harsha Mule Products send to:
Mark Roebuck, 278266 Hwy 53, Comanche OK 73529 Phone (580)251-5534 36 • February 2019
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Dixie Horse Auction
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IREDELL COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, Troutman, North Carolina
Horses, Mules & Carriages
Friday & Saturday, March 22 & 23, 2019 Saturday, March 23
Friday, March 22 9 a.m.
8 a.m.
Tack Auction
New & Used Tack Field Items Horse-drawn Equipment Heavy Equipment
200+ New and Used Harnesses & Saddles
200+ Wagons, Buggies, Sleighs, Carts, Vis-A-Vis, 3 Seated Surreys, Forecarts
100+ Draft Horses and Mules, 100 Mixed Horses
10 a.m. 1 p.m.
Harness Auction
Carriage Auction
4 p.m.
I-77 North to Exit 42, Rt 21 North to Auction
Trail Horse Demonstration Thursday night, March 21, 5 p.m. Grand prize - $1,000 2nd Prize - $500 3rd Prize - $250
Music by Cowboy Church during the competition
Entry Fee $40 For Horses in Auction only
Terms: Hip numbers are issued starting Nov 1 - call 330-893-3541
Warning: Under North Carolina 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 exclusively from the inherent risks of equine activities. Chapter 99E of the North Carolina Statues Vendor Space Available!
500+ Horses Mules Driving Horses Ponies Amish Broke Teams Haflingers Miniature Horses Donkeys Riders Draft Horses
I-77 South to Exit 45, Rt 21 South to Auction
Horse Auction
Fairgrounds are open March 20 & 21 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. March 22 & 23 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Mixed Horse Auction
Commission:
Horses/Mules - 6% (minimum $60) Tack and Carriages (per item) 15% on first $1,000 10% on $1,001 & up (minimum $3)
Coggins & Vet services available (Dr. Joe Varga) Buyer numbers issued at auction - bring ID
Seats in the horse auction arena are sold at the auction office
Auctioneer and Flyer: Dean Beachy NC#5771 Fax 330-893-3545 PO Box 367 Phone 330-893-3541 Berlin, OH 44610
www.dixiehorseauction.com Plan to attend our Fall AUCTION November 22 & 23, 2019! Largest Tack and Equipment Auction in the Southeast!
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2001 Bainbridge’s Long Ears Acres Black Cole 15.1 hands
2008 Coyote Lane Rhett Butler 15.3 hands
Cooley's Mammoth Jackstock Offering Exceptional Quality American Mammoth Jackstock For Sale
Since 1998, through much research, travel and selective breeding we have created one of the finest Jackstock breeding programs anywhere. We have four breeding jacks with exceptional size and conformation producing outstanding offspring. Within our herd we are using old foundation bloodlines including Preacher, Rancho La Burrada Walter, Bully Boy, Jen Jack, 3 Jumps Big Louie, Siemon's Perfection, Siemon's Glen, Old Sid and Julio. With almost two decades of breeding experience we are offering for sale outstanding high quality jackstock with balanced conformation, size, athleticism, intelligence, personality and gentle natures. We have breeding quality 2018 weanling jacks, a two year old Jack, and mature Jennies for sale.
Visit our website: cooleysmammothjackstock.com 21441 Old Wire Road • Wagram, NC 28396
John Cooley, Owner/Operator (910) 318-2700 Beth C Newton, Assistant (910) 384-4870 cooleysmammothjackstock@gmail.com
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MULES
Two gaited Molly mules for sale. Not broke, but very gentle. Have not been able to work with them due to my wife’s health and passing, and my subsequent failing health. They are 8-9 years old, both are Mule brown, very compatible and evenly matched size-wise. They will gait. $1000 each. Located in Bourbon, MO. Phone (573) 732-3036. Email delpeugh@gmail.com 2/19
JACKSTOCK
Three yearling mammoth jack geldings. Parents on site. Gentle. O’Brien Farms, Warm Springs, Arkansas. (870)892-3209 2/19 Bess Jackstock Dispersal. Go to webpage for more information. Mammoth Donkeys. www.bessjackstock.com 5/19 Large standard donkeys for sale. Riding, driving and halter prospects. Weanling on up. Illinois. (217)932-DONK(3665) or (217)932-4222. Leave a message. 3/19
TRAIL RIDING
Horse and mule campground, water and electric available. Overnight or extended stay. 1200 acres. Chose from trails or ride at your own leisure. O’Brien Farms, Warm Springs, Arkansas. (870)892-3209 2/19 TIN TOP RANCH Bed and Breakfast, oats and stalls to all riding. Located in western Scott County, Arkansas. Totally surrounded by the picturesque Ouachita National Forest. www. tintopranch.com, walls_sa@yahoo.com or 800/436-8199 tfn
TACK & TRAILERS S. A. WALLS handmade Stirrups, Spurs and Bits. walls_sa@yahoo.com, www.sawalls.net or 800/436-8199
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order the magazine on our website: www.theamericanbeagler. com with paypal, call 573-859-6866 with a debit or credit card, or mail your payment to: The American Beagler, PO Box 957, Belle, MO 65013. Find us on Facebook. WE WANT YOU IN THE PACK! tfn My Life With Harry The Mule by Lonny Thiele. How a young girl and a mule helped save the family farm in the 1930s in Southeast Missouri. Based on a true story. Art by Bonnie Shields. $20 to Thiele, POB 884, Poplar Bluff, MO 63902. Phone (573)300-3085. tfn Enjoy VIDEO MIKE’S mule, donkey, horse training, Bishop Mule Days and more. VHS/DVD. See listing at www. video-mike.com, (707)226-9193 tfn Decals from Mules and More Praying Mule Rider Decal Removable, can be reused. Great for vehicle windows, or decorate a window or mirror in your home or office. Be creative! Available in white in Western or English saddle. $5.75 To order: Visit www.mulesandmore.com Call (573)646-3934
Mail to Mules and More PO Box 460 Bland, MO 65014
Mule, Horse & Tack Sale Saturday, February 23 starting at 11 a.m. With Tack and Horses to Follow
There will be Crossbred Horses consigned to this sale!
Clarinda Livestock Auction
1208 Garfield St. Clarinda, Iowa (712)542-3718
Now available! The Mule Skinner’s Bible by Max Harsha. $28 (shipping included) Send check or money order to Mark Roebuck, 278266 Hwy 53, Comanche OK 73529 5/19
20% Commission on Tack and 7% on saddles, mules and horses
THE AMERICAN BEAGLER MAGAZINE – The Magazine Ahead of the Pack: Published monthly for Beagle owners and gundog enthusiasts as well as upcoming trials and results for competition hunters. The American Beagler is $24.00 for one year, $44.00 for two years, and $66.00 for three years. You may
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Absolutely no tack accepted after 11 a.m. Horses bought & sold daily
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For your harness needs.. Give Us A Call!
www.hogbranchharness.com Biothane for Work or Pleasure (601) 408-0817 Shop/Sales Ken & Wanda Bauerle
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Carmack Gaited Mules Rick Carmack - Glasgow, Missouri Visit us on Facebook!
Jerry Brown’s Custom Wagons (573)624-4755
Gaited mules with style for sale!
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Lancaster, CA since 1908
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Chris & Sarah French Where Patience and Persistence is Key to an Overall Balanced Equine
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Bishop Mule Days Reserve World Champion Ranch Mule 2014 World Champion Ranch Mule 2013 World Champion Cow Working Mule 2012
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MILAM MULES at AmBro Mule Ranch 26352 US HWY 61 Benton, MO 63736
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3310 Burnville Rd., Greenwood, AR 72936 A full service Mule Ranch Selling, Raising, Breeding, and Riding
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Cook’s Corral by Debbie Trotter, Wayne City, Ill. I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a good start on the New Year! Our sons were both home for the holidays (Jason from Los Angeles, Calif., and Brandon from Murfreesboro, Tenn.) which made this momma happy! We had lots of food and family, but I’m now back to eating right and on a schedule. My month for recipes kind of snuck up on me, so I picked two easy recipes that use ingredients I normally have on hand. The cheese ball should be refrigerated overnight so the flavors will meld together for a better flavor. I hope you like them both! The dishes I displayed the recipes on have back stories. My older sister, Vickie Winesburgh, gave me the smaller plate for Christmas with cookies on it. She was my rock during this holiday season and I love her for it. An old friend and piano player at our Church, Barb Chambliss, gave me the clear plate with a Santa on it a long time ago for a Christmas present. She has passed on now but I use this gift every year during the holiday season and always think of her.
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Chocolate Chip Cookies 3 sticks of real butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 3 cups flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 3/4 tsp. salt 4 cups chocolate chips
Pineapple Cheese Ball
2 8 oz. cream cheese..softened 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, add softened butter 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper and both sugars. Mix using an electric 2 tbsp. finely chopped onion mixer until creamy. Then, add eggs and 1 tbsp. seasoned salt (any brand) 2 cups chopped pecans vanilla and mix until fluffy. In another bowl, combine flour, salt, Mix all ingredients together and and baking soda. Gradually add to sugar refrigerate until firm. Shape into ball mixture until all is mixed thoroughly. and roll in crushed pecans. Serve with Fold in chocolate chips. crackers. (I usually just mix the pecans Bake 8-10 minutes until lightly in with the cheese ball mixture. We like browned. Enjoy! that better!) Mules and More Magazine
Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic in Washington
by Joe Urness, Nine Mile Falls, Wash. A Ty Evans Mulemanship clinic was held May 30-June 2 at the Four Mound Prairie Bison Ranch and Arena in Nine Mile Falls, Wash. This turned out to be an excellent place for the clinic. Everyone had plenty of room to camp, set up portable hot wire pens, or keep their mules in corrals. Les and Pat Myers of Lightning A Chuckwagon cooking provided three meals a day at a low cost. With their old west camp set up, they offered meals like hearty stew, Dutch oven cooked corn bread, and peach cobbler desserts. These meals were delicious and made life so much easier for the tired clinic participants. On day one, the Mulemanship 1 class started out with introductions and questions on how to fix different problems. There were participants of all levels, from long time mule owners looking to improve on their skills, to those brand new to mules. The mules all came from different skill levels, as well. Ty started us off with basic ground work exercises. It didn't take long to realize each mule and rider had room to improve. After the first day, everyone was so tired they hardly made it through dinner before they were off to bed for a quiet night. Over the next three days, Ty added more exercises, both on the ground and in the saddle. I had my own challenges in the round pen. I spent my time working with Isaac, a young mule that I had only been able to halter for the first time three days before the clinic. (Yes, I know...there’s nothing like waiting until the last minute). I had lots of ground work to do. Ty helped me work through different problems as they presented themselves. After day two, Ty helped me by putting a saddle on Isaac for the first time. After just 12 minutes of entering the round pen, Ty had Isaac saddled and ready to be worked. It was quite impressive to watch. Ty had me bring my saddle mule, Jessie, in to pony Isaac around and move his feet 44 • February 2019
Joe URNESS riding Jessie and working with Isaac
in order to teach him to lead from the saddle. This was easier on me, since it was hard for Isaac to brace up while being moved by a bigger mule, as opposed to a person on the ground. By the third day I was able to lead Isaac to the arena and back to his pen without much trouble. On day one of Mulemanship 2 class, Ty started off similarly, asking about questions and problems of each individual rider. Some of the participants were in both sessions, so they really got a workout. Ty gave us more advanced instructions, adding more complicated maneuvers as the clinic progressed. I rode Jessie in the M2 class and quickly realized there was room for improvement. My wife Jenny rode her mule Lacey in the M2 class, as well. Jenny was so pleased with the advancement in communication that was made between her and Lacey that she is still smiling. Thursday and Friday classes went much the same way, with plenty of opportunities for both mules and people to advance their knowledge. Friday night, Randy Durheim took everyone on a tour of his bison. We loaded up in a large cattle truck and drove out to the herd with the mothers and their young calves. This is the only way to get close to these aminals, and was a lot of fun. On Saturday, day four of the clinic, each class went out on a ride and was
able to practice all the different things they had learned in the first three days while out on the trail. We were able to practice crossing bridges, and there were numerous trees and rock formations we could practice our mulemanship on. One of the best obstacles was the pasture of young bison that were watching us from across the fence, who created plenty of opportunities for training . Teresa Durheim led the M2 class on a ride. She took us to some places where we could practice our new skills. Ty found himself a big wind fallen tree to jump over several times. Teresa led the group through a large pond. It was easy to see that everyone was having fun by the grins on their faces. Jenny was so pleased Lacey went right into the water without hesitation, which had been a problem in the past. I was able to pony my young mule Isaac on the ride without problems. This was a big advancement for both of my mules, as well as for myself. Ty's wife, Skye, and their two young girls came on the ride, as well. It was encouraging to have several members from the North Idaho Saddle Mule Club participating in the clinic. NISMC member Pat Holt set up a booth with pictures from the club scrapbook and sold water and pop, (but Pat said the ‘BS’ was free). The club picked up some new members and there were Mules and More Magazine
plenty of people interested in what our club does. Some of the visitors were disappointed that we didn't have chapters of the NISMC in Lewiston and Seattle, as well. There was a cash prize of $100 for the most improved mule and rider in each class donated by Mountain’Ear Mules. This award went to John P. in the Ml class. After auditing one of Ty’s clinics in the past, he decided to purchase his first ever large animal. John bought a new trailer, all his tack and picked up his new mule on the way to the clinic. John learned a lot of new skills that he took back home with him. For the M2 class, Barb Taylor won the most improved award. Barb and her mule overcame the obstacle of the ‘mule eating bison’ that were hiding at the south end of the arena. Each clinic participant, including the large number of auditors in attendance, learned so much in such a short amount of time. I had several requests to sponsor a clinic again next year. Thanks to the people that helped make this a
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success, like Les and Pat Myers for all their hard work cooking, John Hays, Mountain’Ear Mules, Medical Lake, Wash., for all his help with splitting wood for camp fires, his help with set up, and his donation for the awards, Pat Holt for putting up the club booth and keeping us hydrated, and the Durheim family for their hospitality. I especially appreciate Ty and Skye for all they do to make us better mule owners. Also, my wife deserves a special thank you for supporting me in this venture. I hope to see everyone June 26-29 for this year’s clinic with Ty! See Ty’s ad on the inside front page of this issue for more information.
John Hays having fun and playing in the pond John P. receiving most improved award for the M1 class, with Ty EVANS and John Hays
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You Want To Raise A Mule? by Marlene Quiring
If you are interested in breeding your mare to a jack to acquire a baby mule from the mare of your choice, I’d like to share a bit of advice and experiences gained from our mule raising years. We were no experts in those days, learning some lessons the hard way. I would rather you experience a journey with good memories as opposed to any disappointments that, for the most part, are preventable. Let’s start on the jack’s side. Today, one of the safest and best ways to get your mare bred is by selecting artificial insemination. Many breeders offer this service which minimizes danger to the 46 • February 2019
mare, jack or handler, and also gives accurate breeding dates. Before we retired from raising mules, we were using this method on most mares as we felt it was the least traumatic and gave the best results all around. However, if you are a jack owner, you must be able to collect from your jack and take the time to learn the basics of the whole process. Weekend classes are sometimes offered at agricultural schools, or your local veterinarian may be able to guide you in this procedure. If you do not have the option of artificial insemination, or AI as it is commonly called, your next best option would be ‘hand breeding.’ However, if you are a new jack owner, please
remember that most mares will not willingly be bred by a jack. Unless the mare is already comfortable around donkeys, an aggressive or noisy jack will likely scare the daylights out of her. Some jacks are very quiet and gentlemanly, but some can be very aggressive and boisterous and may terrorize a mare if allowed. Most mares will not “show” to the jack like they would to a stallion, thus making detecting their heat cycles very awkward unless there is a teaser stallion available. Horse stallions usually breed quite quickly if a mare is presented to them “in season.’’ However most jacks do not “watch a clock.’’ Our experience Mules and More Magazine
with jacks was that patience was indeed a virtue, as we waited to see if the jack decided if today was a good day to breed that mare! More often than not, it would take a whole evening to breed one or two mares. If a mare will not willingly let the jack mount, the situation can quickly become scary for the mare, the jack and the handlers. We did all hand breeding in a tie stall, which was similar to a breeding chute, where we could get to the mare’s head to calm her, or un-tie her if necessary, and without danger to us. At times it could become a three person job; one to manage the mare, another to handle the jack and another to make sure the jack was successful. Most mares were also dressed with kicking hobbles’ to make sure they did not injure the jack or handlers. Needless to say, any hind shoes were always removed first. Behind AI, hand breeding is the safest and best way to live-cover a mare. Pasture breeding may work for some but there are many risks involved if that is the route you choose to take. The jack can savage mares and if she has a foal at her side, some jacks will kill the foal. The jack can also be hurt by the mare and most breeders cannot risk having their jack injured or scared to breed a mare again. Beware of the backyard breeder who will “turn your mare out with his jack” for a nominal fee and assume that his jack will breed your mare. Successful pasture breeding jacks are few and far between, and the risks are not worth the gamble. Some folks don’t realize that in order to breed mares, a jack almost always has to have been raised with horses, which makes him want to breed them. Basically the jack needs to think he is a horse! Otherwise he is unlikely to cross the equine line and he will likely only be interested in jennets. Now that you are armed with some information on the work it takes on the jack and handlers part in raising a mule baby, there are many things to take into consideration into choosing 47 • February 2019
your best mare for the job. She should be at least three years of age. Breeding a two-year-old filly is not fair as she hasn’t finished growing herself. Of course the other extreme would be breeding an aged mare that’s never had a foal. Her chances of carrying are not great but not impossible. With any mare, you should have her palpated by an equine vet. A biopsy of her uterus will tell you what her chances are of conceiving and save you a lot of time and expense if she’s a mare that has a low chance of carrying a foal. In order to acquire a good mule, you must start with a good-minded mare. Long gone are the days when a mare that was hard to get along with was considered suitable to raise a mule foal. If your mare is easy going, friendly, willing and eager to learn, then she will pass that onto her baby. Yes, a good minded jack is important, but not near as critical as the mare. The baby will spend all his time with his momma and will pick up her vices and characteristics, good or bad. Take a hard look at the mare’s conformation. Minor flaws can often be strengthened by the jack’s influence, but if the mare is unsound she can also pass along her hereditary weaknesses. Both parents should have good conformation in order to guarantee a useful mule. If you are not sure how to judge her conformation, consult with several good professionals for their opinions. The mare you present to the breeder must also be well broke to handle. She must lead well and must be able to stand tied without pulling back. If there is the possibility of kicking, the mare must be able to accept having breeding hobbles put on her back legs. If she is shod, have her shoes pulled. In other words, she must have the handling and training on her that will make her safe for the breeder and his jack and thus ensure a better chance of delivering to you the mule baby you have your heart set on.
When all goes well and you get that mule baby on the ground, we believe that it is important to establish a human relationship from day one. Foals that are handled with kindness from day one learn to trust people and are so much easier to work with as they get older and bigger. Mules that do not trust people, whether from being mishandled or mistreated, are next to impossible to change. Their naturally self-preserving nature and dislike of being hurt make them very challenging animals to reclaim and may take years to turn around. Handling your mule baby while he is young includes teaching him to respect you. Do not misinterpret love for your animals into spoiling them so that they become unsafe to handle. Baby mules do not need harsh discipline; a firm voice is often all that is required to correct improper behavior. They are very intelligent, playful and curious, so use those attributes in a way that builds a good foundation for the rest of their lives. We derived so much joy out of handling our baby mules that I find it incomprehensible that some people never touch their young foals, somehow believing that is better for them. It is our belief that this is the most critical and opportune time in the making of a good mule. The trust and guidelines they learn at this time in their early life will make them easier to teach and more reliable as a mature animal. There is nothing as entertaining and delightful as a baby mule, and if you have done your homework on all that is required, you will be rewarded with one of the best experiences in life. Good luck to you! Marlene and her husband live on an acreage in central Alberta with six mules, one horse and several spoiled cats. Marlene has been a long time mule lover, having raised mules for many years. Her passion is to promote mules and donkeys and to help educate those that own them or are considering ownership. She can be reached at mulemama@telus.net. Mules and More Magazine
What’s In a Name? Foal Registration 101 by Cori Daniels
Everyone loves baby mules and donkeys, especially with those big ears and soft muzzles. After you find the perfect jack for your mare (or jennet), ‘the deed is done,’ and you have that sweet baby on the ground, it might be time to do a little paperwork. Deciding what to name a foal can be fun, but why should a breeder go to the time, trouble, and expense of registering them? In horses, registration is important to insure that blood lines are recorded. Registration is important for identifying heritage and keeping it going. As we know, a mule won’t be passing on it’s bloodline, but a donkey potentially can. Name recognition is another important reason to register your foal. Farms are a business, and a registered name is a form of marketing. A registered name is a way to be recognized for breeding quality mules and donkeys. Just like in the horse world, parts of names can be passed on from the jack and are instantly recognizable. (Think Doc Bar, Doc O’Lena, and Smart Little Lena). When sitting in the stands of a mule show and listening to the announcer call out the names of the winning mules, you might think that some of them sound random, but a lot of care was put into these names, usually with consideration of both the jack and mare, (and maybe a little twist added in by the breeder). For example, the jack Clyde’s Gallant Fox was sired by the late jack TJC Clyde. While TJC Clyde’s offspring often featured the ‘Clyde’ part of his name (as in Clyde’s Brass Ring), Clyde’s Gallant Fox feature the ‘Fox’ part (as in I’m Foxy And I Know It). Other breeders chose to add the jack’s name to the beginning of the mule foals name. (Like Copyright’s Black Cadillac, sired by 1st Choice Colonel’s Copyright). The process for registering foals is similar from association to association. While changes are still in progress, the North American Saddle Mule Association is now known as the North Ameri48 • February 2019
can Saddle Mule & Donkey Association (NASMDA). “As with most types of registry, the main goal is to track something. In our case, pedigrees,” said NASMDA registrar Terri Hurley. “If you find an animal you really like, wouldn’t it be nice to know their pedigree? Registration allows you to find another with the same pedigree driven traits. Or if you are looking to breed, knowing the traits of other offspring of the sire or dam will indicate what traits you can expect from your breeding.” Registration with NASMDA also provides documentation of the animal’s age, proof of ownership, and tracks past owners of the mule or donkey (a bonus to future buyers). It also will keep track of your animal’s achievements in the show ring. In some cases, a foal’s parentage might be unknown (for example, if you purchase a pregnant mare and don’t have any information on the jack). “Knowing just a mule’s dam can provide insight into the types of mules a similar mare may produce, so every
bit of information is important. While we encourage providing as much information about the mule or donkey as is known, NASMDA welcomes registrations of all non-miniature mules and donkeys,” said Terri. Although a pedigree or exact date of birth is not required, we do require proof of age for mules 5 or under, as they are eligible to show in the Junior Mule division. “Donkey registrations are especially encouraged so a pedigree can be developed for future offspring,” said Terri. For more information on registering your foal with NASMDA, view the Registration FAQs page. Registration is $25, and you can find the application at nasma.us/Forms/Registration. asp, as well as instructions to include four good quality clear color photos showing the animal to be registered from each side, front and rear, without tack. If an animal has a brand, a closeup photo of the brand must accompany application. You must be a current NASMDA member to register a mule or donkey. Mules and More Magazine
“The Pinto Horse Association is an international non-profit organization, incorporated in 1956, that has grown from it’s humble grassroots origins to be one of the most inclusive equine associations in the world,” explained Emily Wolf, the Special Events and Corporate Partner Coordinator, and Director of Youth, Amateur and International at the PtHA. “We don’t just register colored horses; we have a growing solid division for those who don’t have eligible color. We register draft horses, warmbloods, gaited horses, ponies, miniature horses and now mules and donkeys.” “PtHA will not only register your mule or donkey foal and document their pedigree, but it will provide you an inclusive, family-friendly environment to show in and record your successes in the show ring so that you can be awarded for your achievements.” To register with the PtHA, visit pinto.org to print off a Long Ear registration application. Complete and
sign the application and submit it with a copy of the mule or donkey’s other registration papers (if applicable) and four, current color photos (full front, full back and both sides) of the mule or donkey. Make sure no parts of the animal are cut off in the photos. If the mule or donkey doesn’t have a verified pedigree (i.e. registered with another approved association) and is believed to be under five years of age, a mouthing certificate will need to completed and signed by a state licensed veterinarian and submitted with the registration application. To register and show your mule or donkey, you will need to become an association member. Membership applications can also be found on pinto.org. To register your mule or donkey foal with the American Mule Association, visit their website to download the registration form. Non-members are allowed to register animals, but there is an additional fee attached to the original $30 registration fee. When
you send in the form, five clear color photos showing the mule from each side, the front and rear, without saddle must be included. The fifth color photo (a side view) will be attached to your certificate of registration. A breeder’s certificate is required to register an animal sired by a registered Jack. The rule book says that without a certificate the sire will be listed as ‘unknown.’ It is OK to register animals with unknown parentage or unknown date of birth. If you are selling your colts at a very young age, you can wait to register them until the new owner has had a chance to help pick out their name. Once you decide on a name, you will have to check to see if your name choice is available. Since there are several associations, it isn’t a bad idea to check with all of them before deciding on one, so you don’t end up having different names registered under different associations for the same animal.
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Why A Donkey ?
by Noel Stasiak United States Navy Seabees Retired
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To donkey or not to donkey, that is the question. But if you love them like I do, there’s a simple answer. They are adorable, in more than just looks, and some can be downright ugly in a beautiful sort of way, but once you get the donkey bug, you’re hooked for life. A donkey (or in Spanish, a “burro”) can bring so much joy to your life. The donkey never complains. They do their work without much fanfare and are just happy to please. Our first donkey was a miniature donkey and we got her unexpectedly. We already had two mules and loved them both and never considered a donkey, but destiny prevailed. I had recently retired from the Navy and it was time to get a new identification card indicating I was a retired Navy Chief. My wife and I went to Jefferson Barracks military base in St. Louis County where there was an Air National Guard Base that had the facilities for issuing IDs. The Airman that took our picture and created the ID card raised cattle in the Ozarks. He told us a story of how he inherited a miniature donkey named Jenny who he was having to get rid of because she kept adopting the young calves and would not let them go back to their mothers. We told him we had mules, so we had something in common. He asked us if we’d like to have Jenny, free of charge. She was presently at his Uncle’s farm in Richwoods, Mo., and until he found her a home. Well, our 76-acre farm is just six miles south of Richwoods, so we’d take a look and consider it. I did some quick research on owning a donkey, talked it over with the wife, looked at some pictures of her that the Airman sent, and we made arrangements to visit and took a trailer just in case. It was love at first sight and she went home with us that day. We cleaned her up, got her a pink halter with a blue ribbon and introduced her to our mules. Right off the bat she let them
know she was not to be messed with. She was being held in a small pen at her last temporary home, so when we released her into the pasture she was obviously very happy, kicking up her heels and jumping around like she had just won the lottery. She has been a joy ever since. We love her to death and she is now one of the family. She was about five or six years old when we got her, and she gets cuter every day. Six months later we decided to visit the sale barn in Farmington, Mo., on a Saturday morning and attend the tack auction. We had never been to a sale barn before and were curious as to how things worked. We bought a few things and during a break I thought I’d ask if they had any mules coming up for auction and see if we could go back into the holding area to admire them. We were informed that no mules were on the premises but they had a gelding donkey we were welcome to go back and take a look. We headed back to find his stall. I had an apple in my pocket and I thought I’d give him a treat before he went to a new home. He was not hard to find, we followed the braying to the back of the barn. We found a standard sized donkey, twice the size or more of our little jenny. He immediately stuck his head out of the stall and made all ‘lovey-dovey’ with me. After a few pieces of apple treats, some donkey talk and melting us with those big sad eyes, we began talking about the possibilities of making a bid to take him home. Because of the time of year, he was woolly and shaggy looking, and we thought he might be a Poitou donkey. He would be one of the last animals to be auctioned off, probably around midnight. We didn’t want to stick around that long. We sat and talked about it for a while and went back to take another look. He gave us that sympathetic look and managed to get his head through the slats of the holding pen and put his head on my shoulder. It was like holding a teddy bear and I thought he was going to cry. He looked right into my soul and I could hear him say, “Please take me Mules and More Magazine
home.” I held him there for at least a minute or two scratching his ear, and the next thing I knew he was snoring and asleep. I told my wife I had to have him, and we needed to see how to bid without physically being present. We were told to show some identification, make a documented bid, and leave a phone number. If we won the bid, they would call us around midnight. If we got him, we could pick him up the next day. We went home after the auction and it was like the waiting room at a maternity ward. We were pacing the floor, wondering if we bid enough, or maybe too much? Was it a mistake to take on another animal? Did we act on impulse? Are we crazy? I couldn’t take it anymore so I called them at the stroke of midnight. I asked if anybody bid on the donkey and she said, “Yes, he sold.” My heart sank, instantly. I felt like I let him down. After a sigh, I asked how much he sold for, and she said $275. “But I left a bid for $300 dollars,” I told her. “Yes, and you bought him for $275,” she replied. “Yours was the highest bid
and you can pick him up in the morning.” Hallelujah! We could hardly sleep, got up early, got the trailer ready and headed to pick up our new adopted son. It sounds strange, but to equine lovers it all makes sense. You can get attached to these critters and they become part of the family. When we tried to get him in our trailer, he all of a sudden changed his attitude and decided maybe he didn’t want to go home with us. It took six of us to get him in the trailer. Once we were home and I backed the trailer up to the gate of the round pen next to the pasture, the other animals went wild with excitement. I segregated him for a couple of days until everybody got used to each other. The day I released him into the pasture so he could introduce himself to the others, all hell broke loose. It was like a rodeo, running, jumping and kicking. Needless to say, don’t put an intact jack in with two mares. We unfortunately only discovered this after he domineered our little jenny. The Coggins papers said he was a gelding, but after a serious examination by the vet, low and behold,
he turns out to be a jack. Well we couldn’t have that, so we asked the veterinarian to take care of the situation, and he’s been a perfect gentleman ever since. Now, we are one big happy equine family and Blackjack, as we call him, is under instruction to be a pack donkey. They all get along just fine now. We love our equines and hopefully you do, too, but take a little advice: if you’re not seriously looking to adopt or buy a donkey, don’t look into their eyes. You’ll fall in love and the next thing you know, you’re hooked.
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JANUARY 2019
Jan 31-Feb 2 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Sahuarita, AZ (see ad on pg 2) Jan 31-Feb 8 - South Texas Trail Riders 60th Annual Trail Ride, Corpus Christi, TX to San Antonia TX www.STTR. net (210)378-4846
FEBRUARY 2019
Feb 1-2 - Central Livestock’s Special Draft Horse & Mule Sale, South Hutchinson, KS (620)200-7971 www.CentralLivestockKS.com February 7-9 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Headland, AL (see ad on pg 2) Feb 9 - Horse Drawn & Farm Equipment Consignment Sale, Westmoreland, TN haleyauctionsandrealty.com Feb 13 - Mel’s Stables Mule Sale, Lancaster County, PA (see ad pg 21) Feb 14-16 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Brooksville, FL (see ad on pg 2) Feb 22-24 - Southern Equine Expo, Murfreesboro, TN www. southernequineexpo.com Feb 22-24 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic at the Southern Equine Expo, Murfreesboro, TN (see ad on pg 2) Feb 22-24 - Equifest of Kansas, Topeka, KS equifestofks.com Feb 23 - Mule, Horse & Tack Sale, Clarinda, Iowa (see ad pg 40) Feb 28-March 3 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo, Denver, CO (see ad on pg 2)
MARCH 2019
March 2 - Emergency Equine First Aid Class, Mora, Mo. (660)668-0880 www.vonholtenranch.com March 3 - Brandy Von Holten Riding with Confidence Clinic, Mora, Mo. (660)668-0880 www.vonholtenranch.com March 6-9 - Boone County Draft Horse & Mule Sale, Sedalia, MO (see ad pg 24) March 6-9 1st Annual Just Ride Mule Gathering, Gloster, MS (769)204-3082 (573)202-5268 March 6-8 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic at the Boyd Ranch Ride, Wickenburg, AZ (see ad on pg 2) March 6-8 - Jerry Tindell Mule/Horsemanship 2 Clinic, Westmoreland, TN 877-820-2033 jerrytindell.com March 7-10 - Annual Boyd Ranch Mule Ride, Wickenburg, 52 • February 2019
AZ www.boydranch.org beckyridesamule@gmail.com March 9 – Reese Bros. Tennessee Mule Sale, Westmoreland, TN (see ad pg 10) March 11-12 - Jerry Tindell Outside Riding Clinic, Gallatin, TN 877-820-2033 jerrytindell.com March 14-16 - Leon Raber Mulemanship Clinic, Osteen, FL (330)439-3285 March 16-17 - Houston Livestock & Rodeo 2019 Donkey & Mule Show (832)667-1012, rodeohouston.com March 17 - 4th Annual Luck of the Irish Treasure Trail Ride & VHR Spring Tack Auction, Mora, Mo. (660)668-0880 www.vonholtenranch.com March 22-23 - Dixie Horse Auction Horse, Mule and Carriage Sale, Troutman, NC (see ad pg 37) March 22-24 - American Muleskinner Champions Challenge, Terrell, Texas (see ad pg 33) March 27 - Mel’s Stables Mule Sale, Lancaster County, PA (see ad pg 21) March 29-31 - BCHC Rendezvous 2019 bchcalifornia.org/ rendezvous.htm March 28-30 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Wainwright, AB, Canada (see ad on pg 2) March 30-31 - ETS Spring Buckle Series Kickoff, Mora, Mo. (660)668-0880 www.vonholtenranch.com
APRIL 2019
April 4-6 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Wellsville, UT (see ad on pg 2) April 8-14 - McAllister & Friends Mule Ride, Shawnee National Forest, 618-275-4494 or 618 322-7758 April 9-10 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Salmon, ID (see ad on pg 2) April 9-13 - Salmon Select Horse & Mule Sale, Salmon, Idaho (208)756-2125 fsnook@custertel.net April 11-14 - Jerry Tindell Advanced Riding with Cow Work/ Defensive Riding Clinic, Ramona, CA 877-820-2033 jerrytindell.com April 12-13 - Oklahoma Mule Sale Catalogue Sale, Ada, OK (see ad pg 25) April 18-20 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Huntington, UT (see ad on pg 2) April 26-28 - Jerry Tindell Mule/Horsemanship 2 Clinic, Napa, CA 877-820-2033 jerrytindell.com April 25-27 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Zionsville, IN (see ad on pg 2) April 26 - Rocky Mountain Mule Clinic, Dawson Creek, BC Canada (403)844-5398, rockymountainmules.com Mules and More Magazine
MAY 2019 May 1-3 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Ferguson, NC (see ad on pg 2) May 1-4 - Dawson Springs, Ky., Mule and Draft Horse Days, Dawson Springs, KY (see ad pg 7) May 4-5 - Mounted Archery Clinic with Cody Jones, Mora, Mo. (660)668-0880 www.vonholtenranch.com May 9-11 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Mora, MO (see ad on pg 2) May 16-18 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Tres Piedras, NM (see ad on pg 2) May 18-19 - CT2V 2019 Kickoff Buckle Series Weekend, Mora, Mo. (660)668-0880 www.vonholtenranch.com May 21-26 - Bishop Mule Days, Bishop, CA (see ad pg 9) May 21-26 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic at Bishop Mule Days (see ad on pg 2) May 25-27 - ETS Spring Buckle Series Finals, Mora, Mo. (660)668-0880 www.vonholtenranch.com May 29-31 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Dunnigan, CA (see ad on pg 2)
JUNE 2019
June 1 - 115th Annual Reardan Mule Days, reardanmuledays.net June 1-2 - Dayton Mule Mania, mulemaniadayton.com June 2-8 - Caney Mountain Mule Ride, 870-688-8686 June 3-5 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Whitehall, MT (see ad on pg 2) June 7-9 - Jerry Tindell Mule/Horsemanship 1 & 2 Clinic, Macks Creek, MO 877-820-2033 jerrytindell.com June 7-9 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic at Montana Mule Days, Whitehall, MT (see ad on pg 2) June 8-9 - Mary Kitzmiller Clinic, Mora, Mo. (660)6680880 www.vonholtenranch.com June 13-15 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, Gunnison, CO (see ad on pg 2) June 15-16 - CT2V 2019 Buckle Series, Mora, Mo. (660)668-0880 www.vonholtenranch.com June 20-22 - Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinic, John Day, OR (see ad on pg 2) June 21-22 - Jerry Tindell Mule/Horsemanship 2 Clinic, Delta, UT 877-820-2033 jerrytindell.com June 22-23 - Rocky Mountain Mules Clinic, Rocky Mountain House, AB, Canada (403)844-5398, rockymountainmules.com June 25-28 - Jerry Tindell Colt Starting Clinic, Olds, Alberta, Canada 877-820-2033 jerrytindell.com 53 • February 2019
When Mules Ruled the Farm by Lonny Thiele
Quotes used in this column and most of the material used comes from stories in the book, “That Son of a Gun Had Sense: Mule Stories From the Bootheel During the 1930’s-1940’s Era.”
Harry Learned How to Move That Handle— Mules That Opened Gates
Eight of the 80 people I interviewed for the mule book talked about a mule that could open gates. Mules learned this by watching people do it. Mules are very motivated by food, and relished getting into grain bins or out to lush pasture. They might spend hours learning to open a gate with a sliding handle. In his story the late Wyman Hampton of New Madrid County, talked about Frank. “Frank could open any door in the barn. He would nibble at a latch until he got it open. He even learned to slide a latch back. He might stand there for hours.” The late Dr. Gene Leroux of Ripley County talked about Beck. “Beck learned to open the crib door and gates with her nose. We've had two or three of them get in the corncrib with her. They ate a lot of corn and made a mess but never hurt themselves. She'd open a pasture gate with either a hoop over it or a sliding latch. She learned how to open them both.” The late Marie Fikuart of Scott County described it this way. “We had a big wide gate, 10-foot long, and it had a slide handle to release it. Harry learned how to move that handle and he'd open that gate to get outside for some new grass or clover...When he opened the gate there would be two or three other mules get out with him. But we knew Harry was the only one that opened gates because he was always one of them.” The late Bob Lincoln of Dunklin County talked about Jack. “One of the black mules was named Jack. If the cattle went to the barn lot to drink and the gate was closed, Jack would nose the chain off the gate, and let the cattle drink. After they drank he would move them out of the barn lot, and would push that gate closed.” If you want to view a mule open and close a gate, find the movie, “Francis Goes to the Races.” There is a scene where Francis opens a gate with a latch, walks through, and turns and closes it by pushing it shut. Thiele has written a second mule book, “My Life With Harry—The Mule,” which recounts the life of a young girl as she worked mules in Scott County in the 1930s. This book is based on a true story. The Son of a Gun book sells for $24, the Harry books sells for $18. Buy them both for $35 if ordered from Thiele at POB 884, Poplar Bluff, MO 63902. Both books are also available through Amazon.com. Phone Thiele at 573300-3085. Mules and More Magazine
North Idaho Saddle Mule Club
On Saturday, December 15, the North Idaho Saddle Mule Club spent the day at Cabela’s, donating their time gift wrapping for the Christmas shoppers and sharing a mule and two mini donkeys for shoppers to enjoy. It was a very festive day for all, including the long ears. “The weather was beautiful and we couldn’t of had a more perfect day. The flow of activity outside to stop and see our animals was a great success. It was almost nonstop,” said Val Larson, club president. “We had the opportunity to share and educate others about what we do with our mules and donkeys and the smiles were endless from the young to elderly. It brought back memories for some growing up and they’d share their stories with us. Some would stop on their way in before shopping and stop again on their way back out after they were done shopping to get one more ‘pet’ in.”
DeKalb County Horseman Association
Christmas time is the busiest time of year for the DeKalb County Horseman’s Association, beginning November 17 in Garrett, Ind., with 20 lighted wagons in the parade that started at dusk. The club was well represented with mini horses, ponies, mules and draft horses. This parade featured the debut of the new horse-drawn popcorn wagon, which gave away popcorn before, during and after the parade, and used 20 pounds of popcorn over the course of the evening.
The Auburn Christmas Parade was next, with five wagons participating, including Bill Knott and his Percheron team and carriage carrying the children that “flip the switch” to light Frosty the Snowman. The club had 17 entries in the Hamilton Parade. A Christmas party was held December 9, featuring dinner, a Barber Shop Quartette, and an auction raising $1,300.
Missouri Draft Horse & Mule Association
The annual meeting and fundraiser auction is February 16 at Mila Cunningham’s barn in Columbia, Mo.
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Christmas Greetings! From Mountain’Ear Mules - John, Pistol, Eileen, Kitty and Phred Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Keep up the good work for all of us mule lovers out here! -Audrey and Rickey Beggs, R - A Mule Ranch, Sims, Ark. 54 • February 2019
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Third Husker the Mule Children’s Book Released
Children’s author Codi Vallery-Mills of Sturgis, S.D., has just released the third book in her Husker the Mule children’s series. The latest book, Husker the Mule: Adventure Awaits, takes young readers on a back-country camping trip with Husker, his young owner, Carter and a new character to the series a young cowgirl named Caty Lou. “Kids will enjoy this book because of its fun setting, characters, and pictures while parents will appreciate that it has a message about self-confidence and being open to adventures for their little one,” Mills says.
Once again illustrated by the awardwinning western artist, Teri McTighe of Faith, S.D., the book is delightfully brought to life for readers. “Teri always does a wonderful job of creating artwork that enhances the storyline beautifully,” Mills says. Husker the Mule is based on a real mule that resides at the author’s family ranch. “My family has raised and purchased mules throughout the years. They are smart and fun animals, and while out moving cattle one day I noticed my husband riding our red mule Husker and thought he would make a fun kid’s book character. It started from there,” Mills says. Through the Husker character, each book gives a subtle lesson to young readers. “It was important to me to have a moral lesson or something that could help children grow in their character, yet be a fun, short read for the whole family,” she says. Husker the Mule: Adventure Awaits, along with the first two books, is available on Amazon.com for $11.95.
Molly the Mule Miner
Molly the Mule Miner is a fictional story based on facts provided by numerous oral histories, published writings, and information from news articles covering the mules used in hard rock mining for gold in Nevada County, California, and most particularly at the Empire Mine. Based on true history of mules working the gold mines, the author gives young readers an intriguing story about a mule named Molly who tells her tale of living most of her life in the tunnels and drifts of The Empire Mine. Durinda Kelley authored the popular Are You Talking About an Animal or a Plant? and Bear Claws, Snails and Shooting Stars, both illustrating the fun of words with homonyms and homophones. Ms. Kelley lives in Northern California Sierra Foothills, where she writes books, poems and gardens.
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Olan’s Rockin Hillbilly, foaled April 2017 and sired by Olan, standing at RockinNT in Arizona --DiAnna Huntsman
“We guess that Minnie Kramer foaled September 2014. This photo taken the day that we rescued Minnie from a livestock auction. She was about a month old and her mama died from colic at the auction about an hour before this picture was taken. We made a huge scene, but in the end, my husband scooped her up, carried her out, put her in the backseat of the truck and we took her home. I slept bottle fed and slept in a stall. Minnie is still with us over four years later!”-Dee Schmidt Kramer
Newly adopted Peyote, a BLM burro with new (surprise) baby Peylay --Lori Darlington 57 • February 2019
February Edition: Mule and Donkey Foals
“Copyright’s Tango, foaled March 2018, out of a Skipper W bred mare and sired by Copyright. Tango is as friendly as he is good to look at!” --Jan Samford Can, foaled August 2018 --Kylie Ramirez
Trademark's Gotta Have Faith, foaled May 2018 --Eric Parmer “This is my molly mule Meneely Belle, foaled May 2015 out of a registered Morgan mare and sired by Anthony McAllister’s jack Maverick. Meneely was the first AI baby for Mav and Anthony.” --Amy Beem
“Razzle, foaled March 2000 out of Chirp, a paint Quarter pony and sired by our late jack, Tim, who passed away in 2012. I turned 9 one week after Razzle was born, so we grew up together. She is quite literally my better half and my very best friend. Her dad was my best friend too and I still feel his loss often.” --Shannon Moeller
Big Star Sarge by Graystone, now owned by Amy McLean
Clayton Luis, Taquarituba, Brazil, said that mules are used to work on cattle farms in Brazil, and that he does this type of work. Painted mules like this colt are not as common, though
“Meet Esperanza, our January first baby. Her mother was rescued from a kill lot when she was pregnant with her and we adopted her a month ago. Now we have this precious little surprise!” --Misha Genesis Mules and More Magazine
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“This foal is out of our cowbred quarter mare and mammoth jack, and is pictured at three months,” --Allison Finney
Cricket, foaled September 2017 --Rachel Meyer, Vienna, Mo.
A Different Story, out of Baby Stories and sired by BBF DuraMax and foaled 4-08-18 --Peggy Reed
Rockin RC Ranch’s Zeppelin, foaled July 2015 out of an APhC mare, Kinda Private, and sired by Just Call Me Banjo. “We started Zeppelin last year,” said Tonika Clark, “He is going great in western pleasure and trail rides like a dream!”
Tilly, foaled May 2018 with her dam, an appaloosa mare. She was 1 day old in this picture. -- Lori Gardner
Fox This, a 2018 Mammoth jack colt sired by Clyde’s Gallant Fox and owned by Robert Kidd 58 • February 2019
Crosshairs Trailhawk, foaled May 2018 out of STJ Snowbird and sired by Big Ears Baxter
Copyright's Black Cadillac and Copyright's Tin Man --SK Ranch Mules and More Magazine
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