In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Finding what works for your animal- feed specific to your animal, loading into trailers, training and ground foundation, correcting problem behaviors, and A Whole Lot More!

Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​

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0:00​ Welcome to Ask Steve

0:17​ Steve’s updates from last two weeks

3:31​ Come-A-Long Coffee in Ask,Tell, Demand

-Link to Come-A-Long Coffee, https://muleman.co/2ZvnWz5​

4:14​ Documenting the fixing of contracted heels

4:44​ Online training and photo checks

5:32​ Should the saddle pad be tent-up before placing the saddle?

8:55​ White hairs on the back of a mule

-Link to Learn More about White Hairs, https://muleman.co/2X4vIxq​

10:35​ Ground foundation training update on client’s mule

11:18​ Adjusting knots on the halter

-Link to Adjusting a Rope Halter, https://muleman.co/2WOX5g1​

11:33​ 8-year-old mini donkey is overweight

-Link to What to Feed Your Mule, https://muleman.co/2DoBjIb​

-Link to Mules Can’t Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2​

14:18​ Mild colic due to weather changes

16:37​ Mules for roping steers/group roping

19:55​ Update on changing to dual cinch saddle for mule

22:05​ Call Steve with your questions

-Steve’s Phone Number: 602-999-6853

23:00​ Are donkeys the smartest equine?

26:35​ Why Steve does not like the pulling collar

-Link to Mule Breast Collar Explained with Demonstration, https://muleman.co/2m4NQe3​

31:34​ Saddle Fitting Video

-Link to Free Saddle Training Video Series, https://muleman.co/2YpleOQ​

32:33​ Mule favoring rear legs and not putting weight on after year of proper feed

35:00​ Challenge coin for firefighters

36:11​ Granddaughter took mule to horse show and got 1st place!

38:27​ Feed animals according to their use

39:48​ Are mules good to learn to ride on?

41:07​ What is a willing disposition?

43:33​ Mini-mule feeding plan and grass pasture

47:18​ Rope halter and bridles

-Link to single and split reigns, https://muleman.co/2zaUOnE​

49:38​ Mule with too many horse traits

51:12​ Do you have all the videos available for download?

51:56​ Why does mule demand to be in front of trailer?

55:13​ Will a mule eat frosted cherry leaves?

55:43​ Do you still have the trail lite saddle?

-Link to Trail Lite saddle, https://muleman.co/2TzSSKN​

55:58​ Why did Steve choose to work with mules?

57:30​ Thanks for the pocket knife with my order!

58:47​ Making the mule comfortable by going first to stall

59:19​ New watcher loves the show

-Link to Youtube channel to watch past shows, https://muleman.co/2lIlK7Z​

-Link to Podcast with Steve’s Story about getting started with mules, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh​

49:57​ Donkey refused to go through a stream she jumped last year

1:03:46​ Training molly mule as soon as it was weaned

1:05:47​ What type of animal for people new to equine

1:07:21​ Wilted cherry leaves are toxic- do not feed

1:07:58​ Mule goes crazy if not let out to pasture with horses

1:10:06​ Thank you from Nat and Family

1:10:47​ Watching Ask Steve is like watching cooking shows…

1:12:14​ Custom Saddles? Muscle mass versus bone structure

1:14:21​ Mule loads slower than horses into trailer

1:16:00​ Can a mule be too much like a horse (Fright and Flight instinct)

1:17:19​ Mule too anxious around other equine to train

1:19:14​ Best video to start ground training?

-Link to Ground Communication Kit, https://muleman.co/2OHTO2k​

Follow Queen Valley Mule Ranch:

Instagram, http://muleman.co/2DA4yZF​

Facebook, http://muleman.co/2DrSLJQ​

Twitter, https://twitter.com/muleranch​

Website, http://muleman.co/2G3RIBk​

Podcast, https://muleman.co/2S8snNh​

Steve’s Free Saddle Training, https://muleman.co/2YBJ6u1