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!

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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.

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