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