In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the McClellan (Military) Saddle for mules, when to use ground foundation training, mules that spin and kick, 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​ Gratitude for First Responders and Military

2:32​ Welcome to Ask Steve

5:40​ How does the new cowboy saddle differs from the last one?

8:13​ McClellan Saddle (Military Saddle)

11:31​ Are McClellan Saddles mule friendly?

14:10​ How to ease back into riding after being bucked off. (Hobble Strap)

16:16​ Teaching a young mule to back up while in the saddle

18:35​ Daily training to teach mule to back up?

20:42​ Steve’s Hat

23:10​ What necessities are good for trail riding and how to pack it?

25:31​ Transitioning from saddle to pulling and teaching mule to move forward and out

27:20​ Are McClellan Saddles comfortable?

28:43​ Does your saddles come with a hobble strap?

-Link to Mule Saddle Training Course, https://muleman.co/2YpleOQ​

30:46​ How long should a mule heal saddle sores before riding again?

32:24​ 4-year-old pawing and pivoting when tied

35:01​ Give treats for good behavior?

35:53​ How to acclimate a new mule?

-Link to Welcome Home Mr. Mule, https://muleman.co/2W1Stmf​

38:18​ Best way to hook up saddle bags? Best Saddle bags to use for mules?

-Link to Mountain Ridge Gear, http://muleman.co/2G7hc3A​

39:29​ Steve’s Clinics

42:36​ Milo in the feed

43:29​ Determining a Mammoth Donkey’s age and how old is too old for trail riding donkeys?

45:17​ Skittish 4-year old

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

-Link to How to catch a mule on your terms, https://muleman.co/2kIwQtH​

46:05​ How to stop or slow down a bolting mule?

47:51​ 20-year-old mammoth driving

48:42​ How does the Mule Rider’s Martingale work?

50:54​ Fat Pockets on pastured animal

-Link to Grass Founder in Mules and Donkeys, https://muleman.co/2XMrqvD​

52:29​ Spins and kicks

53:41​ Where do I start training mules to pack?

54:29​ What are shanks?

55:09​ Castrated Jack donkey will not leave Jenny alone.

56:16​ Surcingle fit

57:19​ Fire Department Updates

58:55​ Steve helps over the phone with mule and donkey problems

59:59​ Bumping left or right?

1:00:54​ How to get a donkey on a float? (Come-A-Long Rope)

1:02:46​ Call Steve for Help at 602-999-6853

1:03:01​ Videos of ferrier fixing contracted heels to be posted on YouTube

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