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Rock and Roll: Diary of a Rescue: Part 2 - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch Hear the amazing story of Rock and Roll - the rescued draft mule team, the discovery of their injuries, and the dedicated team of professionals working hard to give longevity to their lives. There were comebacks and setbacks; this incredible story will touch your heart and soul. This episode explains in detail about Roll since the passing of his half-brother, Rock. They spent many years together hitched a...

Rock and Roll: Diary of a Rescue, Part 1 - Draft Mule Team Rock and Roll were rescued and in their journey were turned over to Meredith Hodges of the Lucky Three Ranch. Learn the details involved when dealing with rescue animals. Surrounding yourself with a professional support team for treatment of rescues. It's more than just farrier work and supplementing a feeding program. Taking X-Rays when needed. Keeping records and documenting your work. This and more on ...

Suitability of Mules and Donkeys for Children - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch Teach your child how to be around equines.When choosing an equine for your child, do not choose a donkey jack.Do not choose an equine that is an alpha figure in the herd or one with aggressive behavior. Choose a mule or donkey with a quiet disposition for your child. Encourage children to do tasks around the barn to learn more about their equines' behavior traits. Consider giving a homeless...

Conduct and Good Sportsmanship - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three RanchThe importance of developing a bond with your animal - to gain his trust to perform in the show ring.Competition is fun and exciting - develop the winning attitude to compete against yourself and not others. A good trainer will train himself, as well as the mule with subtle direction coming from the mule. Develop respect for your mule.Yes God gave us "dominion" over the animals, but that doesn't make us a King or a ...

EQUINE INDUSTRY TRENDS - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCHToday good mule trainers apply the basic techniques of Behavior Modification and reward system training in their programs. Doing preparatory core strength and postural body-work can assure that your equine is using his body in the correct way, while implementing tasks with creative and fun athletic maneuvers while under saddle. This and more - don't miss this episode! Mule Talk is on Facebook - Mule Talk is an Every Co...

MULE CONFORMATION - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH The ideal qualities to look for in a mule. What to look for in the ideal head, neck, and shoulders of the mule. Mare and jack contribute to the qualities desired in the mule. Be selective in your breeding program to produce desirable mules.Bone structure is important when selecting a mule for a job or performance.The mule overall should have a balanced look to his body. Pay attention to the hip, stifle, and gaski...