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. 
• Both the mare and the 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 should have an overall balanced look to its body. 
• Pay attention to the hip, stifle, and gaskin, which should have a smooth, muscled look.
• Mules and donkeys possess more "long" muscle than bulk muscle (as in the horse).
• Pay attention to the legs of the mule, the hooves, the rib cage, joints, etc.
• The most important trait of the mule is his disposition; this characteristic comes primarily from the mare. 
• Assessing the jack - what to look for and more! 

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