Mule Ranch Podcast

Queen Valley Mule Ranch

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Mule and donkey owners, there's finally a podcast just for you - welcome to the Mule Ranch Podcast with Steve Edwards. Each episode dives into an aspect of the mule and donkey owner journey. From buying your mule or donkey, to foundation training, to saddle talk, to feed, and all the way to riding, driving, and packing - you'll enjoy hearing straight talk from Steve, and walk away with tools to better communicate with your animal. Mule training 101, mule training techniques, donkey talk, and much more! Be sure to subscribe now and catch each new audio clip.

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81 episodes

(Replay) Working with a Mini Mule, Boundaries for a Mule, Infected Frog Treatment, and Back Cinch Placement

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Steve’s Thoughts on Farm Life, Mules, and Donkeys, Getting Your Mule to Approach You, Help Your Mule Adjust to Britchen, Best Starting Bit, Saddle for a Gaited Mule, and a Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go!  Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos!    / muleranch   **************************************** 0:00 Welcome to Ask Steve Link to Come-A-Long Coffee https://muleman.co/2ZvnWz5​ 8:20 Steve’s thoughts on farm life, mules and donkeys 13:28 Begin working with an untouchable mini mule 18:24 First day with your new mule 25:52 Teach your mule boundaries 29:51 Get your mule to turn and approach you 34:30 Help your mule adjust to britchen Link to Mule Saddle Training Course muleman.co/2YBJ6u1 40:27 Best starting bit and Which saddle do you recommend for a gaited mule? Link to Mule Rider’s Martingale https://muleman.co/2vi1Wdd​ Link to Mule Bits: Everything You Need to Know muleman.co/2XG4FtT  45:28 How to be sure your farrier is shoeing your mule correctly 48:42 Correct position for back cinch 51:23 Yes, you can purchase Queen Valley Mule Ranch products at the March clinic 54:21 Is it ok to keep using the Mule Rider’s Martingale if you and your mule are comfy? 55:50 How to put a Come-A-Long rope on a mule that has never been touched 58:34 Contracted heels Link to Establishing Leadership with Your Mule muleman.co/2UWK1UF 1:02:36 Are mules teeth similar to horse teeth? 1:03:35 First saddle for a 2-year old mule and when to start using it 1:06:24 Treatments for an infected frog

1h 9m
Mar 28
Rope Halter Training, Surcingle Training, & Ground Communication, and Much More!

Mule and donkey owners, there's finally a podcast just for you - welcome to the Mule Ranch Podcast with Steve Edwards. Each episode dives into an aspect of the mule and donkey owner's journey. From buying your mule or donkey to foundation training, saddle talk, feed, and all the way to riding, driving, and packing, you'll enjoy hearing straight talk from Steve, and walk away with tools to better communicate with your animal. Mule training 101, mule training techniques, donkey talk, and much more! Be sure to subscribe now and catch each new audio clip.

55m
Mar 27
(Replay) Mules versus Donkeys, Driving Bits, Separated Hooves, And More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about mules versus donkeys being better with vets and as a first time equine owner, driving bits, separating hooves, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go!  Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos!    / muleranch   **************************************** 0:00 Upcoming videos Steve will record soon. 1:19 Will Steve’s mule fit the client’s mule? 8:19 Is it normal for mules to have 1-3 raised bumps on the spine? 10:29 Be careful of used saddles that have been modified. 13:02 Why start with the Come-A-Long rope instead of a rope halter? 18:22 How to prevent a mule’s hoof from separating? 22:37 How to control a driving donkey who won’t stop? -Link to Steve’s Driving Bit https://muleman.co/3mX9kEH  29:01 Do you use the Come-A-Long rope on foals? 30:53 Saddle does not fit on a western saddle trolly… suggestions? 33:17 John mule will not stop when asked. 37:50 Do donkeys or mules have better temperament for vet visits? 42:52 Breaching is wearing hair off the mule. 45:25 Why is the breaching better than a crupper? 50:15 How to teach side passes with the Come-A-Long rope? 52:48 Can you stop a mule from jumping mud? -Link to Why Does My Mule Do That? http://muleman.co/2bhaeq6  56:22 What’s the best equine to start with, especially with children? 1:00:45 Steve and Dave going to Prescott! 1:03:19 Eric, Mountain Ridge Colorado, is going to the White House. Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter,    / muleranch   Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh Steve’s Free Saddle Training, https://muleman.co/2YBJ6u1 Come-A-long Coffee, https://muleman.co/2ZvnWz5 Sign Up for Live Stream Notifications, https://muleman.co/2ZtP5ow Send Steve your pictures and questions, http://muleman.co/2mY4w2Q

1h 5m
Mar 26
(Replay) Stress and Your Mule or Donkey, Stand Quietly, and March Live Clinic

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Why Mule Training Takes 6 Months, his Pack Saddle on Oxen, his Saddles With Bling, Old Mule or Young Mule, his Dodge Ram Truck for Sale, and a Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go!  Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos!    / muleranch   **************************************** 0:00 Welcome to Ask Steve 2:14 March Live Clinic - Link https://muleman.co/3pkrEr8 10:22 Why mule training takes 6 months 14:55 Australia folks, stay tuned! 16:27 Where to find Come-A-Long training - Link https://muleman.co/2wccg9U 17:58 Catching your mule in a pen 19:15 Does the pack saddle fit oxen? 23:12 How to improve feet handling after an abscess - Link https://muleman.co/2TYuyqO 27:38 How to get Steve invited to present at Midwest Horse Fair 28:52 Steve Edwards tack for shows and dressage 32:40 Stress and your donkey or mule 35:46 Steve Edwards saddles with bling? 37:02 Should I train my mule to ride and pack? - Link muleman.co/2FzW16S 39:14 Old mule or young mule - Link https://muleman.co/2IpM25f 43:44 Train your mule to stand quietly 46:24 Care for feet of a rescued mule 49:52 What to look for when buying a mule - Link https://muleman.co/3prKnkK 53:29 Steve has a Dodge Ram truck for sale - Link Coming Soon 55:24 Steve’s wearing a hat from Australia

58m
Mar 21
Manage Mule Manure, Rope Hobble, & White Mules

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona, talks about Which Steve Edwards Saddle Should I Get, Determine Hinny’s Parentage, Keep a Donkey in a Stall, Change Liverpool Bit, Separate Mama & Baby, and a Whole Lot More! Be sure to subscribe now and catch each new audio clip.

1h 12m
Mar 20
Manage Mule Manure, Rope Hobble, White Mules, and a Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona, talks about Which Steve Edwards Saddle Should I Get, Determine Hinny’s Parentage, Keep a Donkey in a Stall, Change Liverpool Bit, Separate Mama & Baby, and a Whole Lot More!

1h 12m
Mar 20
(Replay) Downhill Hip, Working on Timing, Whoa Mule Bit (Why NOT to Use it), Problem with Bits, And More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about downhill hip and how to resolve the imbalance, Working on timing with your mules, the Whoa Mule Bit and why you should not be using it, other problems with bits, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go!  Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos!    / muleranch   **************************************** 0:00 Welcome to Ask Steve 3:17 Where’s Dave’s Cowboy Hat? 6:05 Mule takes off as soon as halter is present. 8:39 How to teach a mule string to pony? -Link to Ground Foundation Starter’s Kit https://muleman.co/2VMpndH  14:24 Using Come-A-Long Rope in Coral 27:17 How long is too long between training? 31:06 How to get a pair of mules to stand still? 38:51 Opinion on laying a mule down? 43:58 Mule getting white hairs around fat pockets. -Link to Downhill Hip Saddle Pad https://muleman.co/2LNvyKy  -Link to Mule Saddles, Everything You Need to Know https://muleman.co/2Bchi6k  53:52 Quick stop or whoa mule bit -Link to Mule Bits Everything You Need to Know https://muleman.co/2XG4FtT  1:01:54 Will Come-A-Long take the kicking out of back feet? -Link to Picking up the Rear Foot https://muleman.co/2TYuyqO  -Link to work on timing https://muleman.co/30w73ak  1:04:12 Mule does not respect martingale 1:09:53 Stop mules from urinating in the same spot. Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter,    / muleranch   Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh Steve’s Free Saddle Training, https://muleman.co/2YBJ6u1 Come-A-long Coffee, https://muleman.co/2ZvnWz5 Sign Up for Live Stream Notifications, https://muleman.co/2ZtP5ow Send Steve your pictures and questions, http://muleman.co/2mY4w2Q

1h 12m
Mar 19
March Clinic, Mini Mules, Ear Twisting, and How Much a Mule Can Pull

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about his March Clinic, Temperaments of Horse-Donkey Crosses, Scapula Problems, Calming Mini Mules, Pink-eyed Mules, and a Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go!  Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos!    / muleranch   **************************************** 0:00 Welcome to Ask Steve 1:35 Let us know you’re watching, ask questions, share broadcast 4:28 Will mini mules calm down? 8:27 Info on March Clinic 12:24 Mule Pay-Per-View for Clinic 13:08 Mini mule follow up 14:09 How much weight can a mule pull? Should I start with an    entry cart? Can the halter be made smaller for my new mule? 16:18 My mule pulls away from me 18:25 Do different horse-donkey crosses have different temperaments? 20:53 How do mules do on sloped pastures?  24:42 Ear-twisting to draw blood 30:32 What’s the going rate for a mule? 36:30 Is a scapula problem fixable? 37:53 What is a 2-eared-bridle? Can I use it on my mule?   39:00 Should I give my donkey time to feel safe? 42:21 Do pink eyed mules have blindness issues? 44:06 Do you make an 18” or 19” saddle? 48:18 When do I start saddle training my young mule? 51:58 Halter training bulls 53:32 Can I put a Steve Edwards saddle on a horse? 55:40 Why are nylon halters and snaps barbaric?  59:54 March Mule Training Clinic information Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter,    / muleranch   Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh Steve’s Free Saddle Training, https://muleman.co/2YBJ6u1 Come-A-long Coffee, https://muleman.co/2ZvnWz5 Sign Up for Live Stream Notifications, https://muleman.co/2ZtP5ow Send Steve your pictures and questions, http://muleman.co/2mY4w2Q

1h 4m
Mar 14
What to Feed a Bloated Mule, Are Cinches Placed Properly, Saddle Position, and Much More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona, talks about whether Steve’s Saddles Can be Used on a Horse, a 6-year-old Molly Mule Lives with a Goat - Can it be Broke to Ride, Black Stuff on the Sides of the Round Pen, Mules Won’t Stop Eating Grass, and a Whole Lot More!

1h 5m
Mar 13
(Replay) Preparing Mules for Winter, Lateral Flexion, Gaining Respect, Updates on Nat’s Competition, & More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about preparing mules for winter, lateral flexion alternative for mules and donkeys, gaining your mule’s respect, how his granddaughter did at competition, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go!  Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos!    / muleranch   **************************************** 0:00 Welcome to Ask Steve 0:29 Steve Talks about Ozark Mule Days 10:51 How to stop a mule from kicking out? -Link to ground foundations starter’s kit https://muleman.co/2VMpndH  -Link to Lateral Flexion Alternatives https://muleman.co/3m7vIuB  -Link to work on timing https://muleman.co/30w73ak  28:54 Tips to prepare mules for winter? 36:06 Mule puts a tongue over the bit. -Link to Mule Rider’s Martingale https://muleman.co/2vi1Wdd  39:47 Can you expect your mule to be respectful without a halter or come-a-long rope? 46:15 Steve gives a shout out to Joey, who builds his saddles! 47:10 How to train under the saddle? -link to Colt Foundation training https://muleman.co/2MdGZLX  48:16 Is Purina a good feed? 49:42 Will Steve’s pads work on a haflinger (horse)? 52:35 How did Nat do at the competition? 54:59 Steve shows the mule scapula. 1:05:20 Pre-flight checklist for the first ride? Where does the jaw rope go on the mule? 1:07:59 Donkeys as a guard animal? 1:10:54 Side pass and ground work explained. -Link to Why does my Mule Do That? http://muleman.co/2bhaeq6  Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter,    / muleranch   Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh Steve’s Free Saddle Training, https://muleman.co/2YBJ6u1 Come-A-long Coffee, https://muleman.co/2ZvnWz5 Sign Up for Live Stream Notifications, https://muleman.co/2ZtP5ow Send Steve your pictures and questions, http://muleman.co/2mY4w2Q

1h 16m
Mar 12
(Replay) Training Techniques for Damaged Mules, Mule Nipping, Reduce Mule Kicking, and Buying a Mule

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about his upcoming clinic, giving a mule oral meds, Ground Foundation Training for a Pack Mule, Come-A-Long Coffee, and a Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go!  Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos!    / muleranch . **************************************** 0:00 Welcome to Ask Steve 1:34 Steve’s mules are tired from delivering Christmas presents 2:34 Weather at Queen Valley Mule Ranch 3:16 Water lines at the ranch 4:04 Upcoming clinic first week in March -   Link to watch clinic https://muleman.co/3pkrEr8 10:15 Can bulls be trained like mules? 13:49 Do Steve’s training techniques work with damaged or rescued mules? Tips for getting a donkey to take oral meds 25:13 So you want to buy a mule 32:35 How to stop a jealous mule from nipping 35:37 My mule won’t let me touch its ears or back legs 41: 02 Tips for getting a mule to lope on a left lead 47:53 Is there a mule language? 51:03 Training to reduce mule kicking 53:01 Is it illegal to float a mule’s teeth? 54:54 Does Ground Foundation Training work for a pack mule? 56:52 How can I start training an 8 month old mule? 58:31 My mule gets tired of driving and just stops 1:01:51 A nipping mule part 2 1:06:20 Steve loves Come-A-Long coffee 1:07:08 Come out to the ranch    - Links to coming to the ranch - spectator https://muleman.co/3jGE1wA, participants   https://muleman.co/2Oudy9T

1h 8m
Mar 07
(Replay) When NOT to Use Gaited Mules, Molding Shoes to Your Mule, Auction House Mules, And More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about when not to use a gaited mule, how to mold shoes to your mule, How to choose mules at auction houses, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go!  Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos!    / muleranch   **************************************** 0:00 Welcome to Ask Steve 4:22 How to calm a dominant male donkey with herd mentality? 16:00 Best way to wean a 8-month foal? -Link to Ground Foundation Starter’s Kit https://muleman.co/2VMpndH  19:19 Use a rope halter for a pack mule? 21:30 Suggestions for getting a reliable whoa-stop? -Link to Mule Rider’s Martingale https://muleman.co/2vi1Wdd  -Link to Why Does My Mule Do That http://muleman.co/2bhaeq6  25:00 Good way to shoot a gun around a mule? 28:04 How to keep a mule from pawing when tying her to a tree on the trail? 32:22 Do you need to be a blacksmith to shape shoes for your mule? -Link to St. Croix shoes https://muleman.co/2ndm3Zk  -Link to Shoeing Your Mule and Donkey https://muleman.co/2NaJgV6  36:33 How to pair a rider with the right-sized mule? 38:42 Mule stopped pawing with the rope halter properly adjusted on cross ties. 40:52 Mule turned skittish. -Link to Mule Feed article, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2  44:46 Viewer shares mule story about Steve’s saddle. 50:40 Cannot catch a mule in her corral despite submissive behaviors. -Link to Catching Your Mule on Your Terms https://muleman.co/2Vmv8OW  -Link to How to Communicate http://muleman.co/2bfElyX  54:21 Opinion on mules sold through auction houses? 1:05:11 Thoughts on gaited mules? 1:10:11 How much hay does a mule need? 1:11:41 Donkey will not walk through a plastic pool anymore. 1:15:01 How to stop a mule from pulling leaves on branches during a ride? -Link to Communicating with Mules https://muleman.co/36pyALg  1:19:12 Steve’s going to Mule Makeover! Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch: Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ Twitter,    / muleranch   Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh Steve’s Free Saddle Training, https://muleman.co/2YBJ6u1 Come-A-long Coffee, https://muleman.co/2ZvnWz5 Sign Up for Live Stream Notifications, https://muleman.co/2ZtP5ow Send Steve your pictures and questions, http://muleman.co/2mY4w2Q

1h 21m
Mar 05
Shetland Mule Saddle, Bell Mare, Winter Shoes on My Mule, and Keep Your Mule in Camp

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Using Britchen and Breast Collar in an arena, Why Your Mule Bucks When Going Downhill, Keep Mule in Electrified Pen, Help Mule Get Used to a Dog, My Mule Nips Me When I Turn My Back, and a Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go!  Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos!    / muleranch   **************************************** 0:00 Welcome to Ask Steve 2:49 Mule Live Clinic - Link https://muleman.co/3pkrEr8 5:55 How to help my mule get used to my dog     Put a mule in an electrified pen 13:23 Use a Trail Rider bit on a Martingale 18:46 What is a Shire Mule? 24:00 Shetland mule saddle for a young rider 25:54 Train mules to stay in camp if they get loose 26:05 What is a bell mare? 29:54 My mule doesn’t like winter shoes 33:33 Will Steve Edwards mule saddle fit my mule? 35:19 Britchen and Collar for arena riding - Link Mule Saddle Training Course muleman.co/2YBJ6u1 38:14 Break up a pair of mules 43:10 Mules bucks going downhill  49:28 Training videos for beginner mule owner 53:30 Mule doesn’t like his ears touched 56:51 My mule is afraid of cows 1:03:21 Introduce britchen to your mule 1:07:35 Mule kicks when tightening back cinch 1:08:51 Mule rubs against me during training 1:10:04 My mule nips me when I turn my back 1:11:30 Thinking about buying a mule 1:13:20 Free training course on website and YouTube 1:14:45 Adult riding on a bareback pad 1:16:23 On a Grand Canyon mule ride on the way back up, why was the britchen tied on saddle instead of on the back of the mule?

1h 21m
Feb 29
Keep Your Mules Out of Pasture, When to Use Round Pens, Size of Stalls, Mule Feed, MORE!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about why you need to keep mules out of the pasture, when to use a round pen (and when not to), what size your stall should be, testing mule feed and when to feed when, and A Whole Lot More! Groundwork and foundation training is essential before moving on to more advanced training like riding. It teaches timing, communication and helps establish you as the herd leader. Mules need consistency in training. Every step you take shows them what is expected of them. It's important to take your mule out of pasture and stall train them. This makes them 100% dependent on you and establishes you as the herd leader. Proper nutrition is vital for mule health. Have your hay tested and supplemented with things like zinc if needed. Avoid sweet feed. The correct bit and bridle combination is important. A wrong combo can ruin a mule's mouth. Start with a snaffle bit and progress from there. Steve's granddaughter is competing in a mule makeover competition. He is flying out to support and watch her compete. Other Topics Covered: __ __

1h 9m
Aug 22, 2023
Spanish Mules Explained, Bucking Rolls, Mule Shoes vs Riding Boots, Breaching, An More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about what Spanish Mules are, bucking rolls and how to install them, mules shoes versus boots, breaching, and A Whole Lot More! The most important thing is to care for your mule/donkey properly and gain their trust. Nutrition, tack, and communication are essential. Avoid saddles that sit on the scapula. Use a saddle with a rear cinch and breastcollar to properly support and balance the saddle. Take time to perform proper groundwork and halter training using a come-along hitch before saddling up. This establishes communication and trust. When looking for a mule, focus more on temperament and training over looks. Ensure they have proper tack and saddling techniques. Donkeys make better guard animals than mules. Mules can be overly aggressive and protective towards livestock. Do not put boots on your donkeys or mules. Shoes allow their feet to properly shape and contract naturally. For saddles that fit multiple sizes, consider using bucking rolls to make the saddle fit smaller riders. Clicker training can be useful for tricks and commands but is not essential for riding.

1h 13m
Aug 15, 2023
Chiropractor Experience for Mules and Donkeys Explained, Mules Tip Toe Down Hills, and Much More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about what a chiropractor visit for mules and donkeys looks like, Why a mule tip toes down hills and if it’s a good thing, and A Whole Lot More! Steve recommends ground foundation work and the come along hitch for training mules and donkeys. This helps teach them proper space boundaries and communication. Lateral flexions are not recommended. They can train the mule to run through their shoulder instead of yielding properly. Chiropractic and dental work are important first steps before training a mule. They ensure there are no physical issues that could hinder training. Bit and bridle selection are crucial. Horse bits and bridles often do not work well for mules. A 19-inch brow band bridle and Steve's trail rider's bit are recommended. Mules can have difficulties with depth perception, making some tasks like water crossings and trailer loading challenging. Proper training and communication can help overcome this. Some mules may just not like a particular person, no matter how well they are trained. Mules need to enjoy working with their owner for the best results. Finding a well-trained mule starts with the owner's education, watching the mule's responses, and ensuring it has a solid foundation in basic maneuvers. Internet research alone is often not sufficient.

1h 8m
Aug 08, 2023
Mule Saddles, Martingales, Britchen, Mini Tail Cruppers, Running Barefoot, and Much More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the difference in his saddles, how long to use a Martingale, if using a mini tail crupper is okay, running mules barefoot, and A Whole Lot More! Proper nutrition and foot care are essential for mule and donkey health. They should be fed a high-quality feed specifically formulated for equines, not just horse feed. Their hooves need to be trimmed regularly and kept symmetrical to prevent issues like contracted heels. Steve's saddles come with an instructional DVD to show owners how to properly fit the saddle to their animal's back. Used saddles may have been modified, impacting the fit and comfort for the mule or donkey. Lightweight saddles have benefits for both riders and animals. They are easier for riders with physical limitations to hoist onto the mule's back, and they place less strain on the animal. Groundwork and training from a young age are important. Tying animals properly can teach them patience and stand still. Mules are versatile animals and can be ridden, driven or used as pack animals. Miniature donkeys also make good companion and show animals. Steve recommends floating mules' teeth and worming them once per year, usually in the spring. A fecal test or blood test can also identify specific vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

1h 3m
Aug 08, 2023
Live Tack Adjustments Suggestions, Ground Foundation Tips, Bits, Timing, And More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about adjusting his tack via a photo of a customer’s mule, ground foundation training tips, what bits to use and when, timing of giving your mule commands, and A Whole Lot More! Recorded July 29, 2020

1h 29m
Aug 23, 2022
Stringhalt Stifle Lock, Ear Shy, Water Shy, Behavioral Problems and Much More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about what is stringhalt or stifle lock and can it be fixed, fixing ear shy mules, helping watershed mules, and a host of other behavior problems; plus how to neutralize mule odor from urine in the stalls and A Whole Lot More! Recorded July 22, 2020

1h 29m
Aug 17, 2022
Britchen Placement & Cruppers, Cleaning Mule Sheath, Worming Nursing Mule, & Much More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about britchen placement on your mule and the only time to use a crupper, how to clean mule sheath, worming a nursing mule, and A Whole Lot More!

1h 20m
Jul 19, 2022
Pawing The Ground, Snorting, Switching Tail, & Other Problem Mule Behaviors Explained & Much More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about mules pawing the ground, snorting at people and objects, switching tails at the owner, and other mule problem behaviors explained and A Whole Lot More!

1h 15m
Jul 12, 2022
Grazing, Feed, and Muzzles, Grain Versus Hay, Mule Nipping Clothes, and Saddling Young Mules

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about allowing mules to graze versus feeding pellets and when to use a muzzle to prevent grazing, whether to feed grain versus hay, mules nipping at clothing and shoes, when to saddle a young mule, and A Whole Lot More!

1h 20m
Jul 05, 2022
Mule Behavior and Small Animals, Fitting Saddles, Bits, and Halters, Grazing Muzzles, and More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about mule behaviors around small animals, properly fitting mule saddles, bits, and halters, when to use a grazing muzzle, and A Whole Lot More!

1h 24m
Jun 28, 2022
Bucking Mule Cracked Scapula, Mule Feed, Bucking Rolls to Mule Saddle to Adapt for Children, & More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about a bucking mule was found to have a cracked scapula so it cannot be ridden anymore, mule feed for use and problems with weight, adding bucking rolls to adult saddle to adapt for children, and A Whole Lot More!

1h 28m
Jun 23, 2022
Mule Hobble, Trailering Cross Country, Founder, Plus Much More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the different ways to hobble your mule and the best way he uses, trailering mules across country and if they need breaks out of the trailer, mule feed and foundering on spring cuts, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go!

1h 1m
Jun 14, 2022
Ways to Hobble Your Mule, Trailering Mules Across Country, Mule Feed and Foundering, Plus Much More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the different ways to hobble your mule and the best way he uses, trailering mules across country and if they need breaks out of the trailer, mule feed and foundering on spring cuts, and A Whole Lot More!

1h 1m
May 10, 2022
Saddle & Pads for People Over 250 lbs, Rubber Bits, Dog-Bone Snaffle Bits, Bad Behaviors & More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about saddle and saddle pads for people over 250 lbs, if you should use dog-bone snaffle bits or rubber bits, bad mule behaviors, and A Whole Lot More!

1h 18m
May 05, 2022
When to Use a Vibrating Dog Collar On Your Mule, Panniers, Bits, Packing Meating on Mules, and More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about when to use a vibrating dog collar on your mule (HINT: has to do with pawing), panniers used for packing, types of bits to use for packing and on rescue mules with cuts on tongue, how to pack meat on mules, and A Whole Lot More!

1h 13m
May 03, 2022
Ground Foundation Training & First Steps to Riding Your Animals, Shivers Explained, Shoes, & More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about ground foundation training and the first steps to prepare to ride your mule or donkey, he explains shivers and if anything can be done, the right way to shoe your animals, and A Whole Lot More!

1h 13m
Apr 28, 2022
Mule & Donkey Nutrition Block Coming, Problems Mounting, Carriage Driving, Riding Bitless and More

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about a mule and donkey nutrition block he is forumating, problems mounting and what side to mount your animal, carriage driving, riding bitless, and A Whole Lot More!

1h 1m
Apr 26, 2022