In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about his newest cowboy saddle and having the audience vote on naming it, how to add muscle to a new mule, shoeing for mule hoof overreach, cinches, breast collars, 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

0:31​ Review of Steve’s Newest Cowboy Saddle-looking for new name from customers

4:21​ Recommended name “Festus” after Gunsmoke

6:05​ Steve fighting a fire 1 mile from his ranch

10:57​ What angle should the hind hooves be compared to width?

-Link to Basics of Shoeing Your Mule and Donkey, https://muleman.co/2NaJgV6​

14:10​ Biggest problem with shoeing donkeys

15:14​ How strong is the New Cowboy Saddle Tree for light roping?

17:58​ 16 Hand Molly bullying a 14 hand 3 year-old

20:52​ Possible to stop herd leader mentality?

21:58​ Cruelest thing you can do to a mule or donkey

23:29​ Mule Testimony: Tested several saddles and mule loved Steve’s saddle

24:42​ Saddle ideas for mammoth mule

26:33​ Can mules see well at night for packing?

27:52​ Gaited Mule with over-reach and how to shoe

29:25​ Welcome, ask and share

33:14​ Jenny knocking water bucket over

37:25​ Saddle pad still slipping

-Link to How to Measure for Cinches, https://muleman.co/32TqpFr​

40:00​ Breast collar for different sized mules

41:50​ Testing breast collars (1.5 inch rule)

43:03​ How to monitor feed

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

48:37​ Workout to add muscle to a young mule

49:49​ Missed an episode? Check out the podcast!

-Link to podcast, https://muleman.co/2YBhNAh​

50:43​ Suggestions for feeding a non-working donkey and dry skin

53:09​ 17 yr-old donkey bloated and top line thin

54:25​ Sizing for cinches, do you need two, and do they come with your saddles?

56:49​ How hot is hot in the Netherlands?

57:16​ Please send in your questions

58:06​ August 3rd Steve will be 70 years-old!

1:01:02​ July 31st Dave will be 37!

1:03:10​ Final look at NEW Cowboy Saddle-To be named

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