Join Cindy K. Roberts and Meredith Hodges in this entertaining episode about Maintenance & Grooming with Mules & Donkeys. Great info!

Use grooming tools that are comfortable for your mules and donkeys.
Expensive horse/equine grooming tools are not all necessary to keep in your tack room or trailer.
Insect control around the barn - what works.
If showing: when to body clip your mule and how to body clip.
Treating sores/scabs.
Group grooming.
Pasteworming is effective in controlling insects and flies - learn what to use!

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A Bit About Communication - Achieving Balance & Harmony w/Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch our featured guest and expert on mules. Learn about:

• Different types of bits and the different metals used to develop in equine bits.
• Snaffle bits and the different types that are recommended to use on your mule or donkey.
• Curb/leverage bits used in Western riding.
• The difference between a curb bit and a snaffle bit.
• Bridles and headstalls for your mule/donkey.

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Benefits of Postural Core Strength Training - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch

• Discover what happens to your mule(s) that are trained for Postural Core Strength.
• Using the Elbow Pull.
• How to make the Elbow Pull for your mule.
• The benefits of the hourglass pattern - simple and easy to do!
• The benefits of implementing these techniques into your training/riding.
• Emotional, physical benefits of Postural Core Strength Training.

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Meredith Hodges of the Lucky Three Ranch shares with us growing up as a tomboy and progressing to riding side saddle and riding in elegance on Mule Talk!

• Belle Star rode side saddle!
• How to achieve position and security when riding in a side saddle.
• Learn the three types of side saddles and what they offer.
• Learn the proper attire when riding aside.
• Men do ride Side Saddle!
• Shows/classes that offer side saddle.
• Proper bits to use when showing in side saddle.
• Care and reconditioning of side saddles.
• There are Side Saddle organizations!

This and more on Mule Talk the podcast.

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Leverage Versus Abuse - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch

• Learn the proper use of restraints on a mule or donkey.
• Chains are severe and can injure the nasal cartilage or the incisive bones when abrupt pressure is applied.
• Learn how to use the lead rope for a "Quick Twist."
• Old-time twitches can do great damage to the equine's sensitive upper lip.
• Selecting the correct hobbles for the task at hand.
• Sedation and tranquilizers can be very dangerous to the mule and donkey.
• Allow your equine to learn and grow in a logical, step-by-step process that will not overwhelm him with too much stimulus at any stage.

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Featured Guest Meredith Hodges - Driving with Mules & Donkeys!

• How to properly train your mule or donkey for driving a cart/wagon
• Selecting the right harness for your driving activity
• Ground driving and what it means to your animal
• Be patient during the training process
• How to build confidence in your animal to drive safely
• Not all animals make good driving companions
• Select a good-minded driving animal
• Driving is enjoyable from children to the eldest grandmother
• Working on verbal commands and more!

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Featured Guest Meredith Hodges - Jumping with Mules & Donkeys

Learn how to properly prep your mule or donkey on jumping under saddle.

• Working ground poles to your advantage.
• Discussion on Point 1, Point 2, and 3 Point position while in the saddle.
• Stadium Jumping
• Hunter/Jumper
• Hunter Paces
• Field Trials
• Mule coon jumping
• Mules that jump over pasture fence?
• Proper gear and equipment for mule and rider.
• Proper bit to use.

Educational and entertaining Mule Talk episode!

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St. Louis Area Equestrian Celebrating One-Year Anniversary at Golden Horseshoe Tack!

• MERS - LARGE ANIMAL RESCUE
• MO BACKCOUNTRY HORSEMAN - ROCKWOODS RESERVATION GROUP
• GOLDEN HORSESHOE OWNER DAN, THE BARN DAD
• ST. LOUIS AREA EQUESTRIAN GROUP - VIVIAN REGNA FOUNDER

Learn how to get involved locally with your equestrian group.

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