Max Bishop talks about

• Rescue mules
• Scams involving mules that are offered by killer buyers. 
• Mules lacking a foundation of training have to be handled differently by going to boot camp. 

Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com

www.MuleTalk.Net

Meredith Hodges Interviews:
www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/

MULES MAKING HISTORY - WITH WORLD RENOWNED MULE TRAINER - TV PERSONALITY - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• Mules and donkeys are mentioned in the Bible.
• The highest intelligence residing in animals is that of the mule.
• Learn how mules played a significant part in Greek and Roman transportation.
• HAI-BAR, a volunteer organization established to protect animals that had thrived in the Holy Land during the Old Testament years - but are now dangerously close to extinction.
• Unique personality traits of the mule come from the ass.
• George Washington - the first organized mule breeder in America.
• Hear how the Erie Canal was built with mules.
• Hear about the borax mule team from Death Valley hauling over the mountains to the Mojave Desert and more!

Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com

Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com

www.MuleTalk.Net

Meredith Hodges Interviews:
www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/

MULES MAKING HISTORY -  Part 2 - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

So much to learn about the mule's history!

• Before the industrial age, mules were vital to the United States and utilized for heavy work.
• Mules during the Westward Expansion days transported families and their possessions through the Western Plains. 
• The U.S. Cavalry and its role in using mules.
• Harvey Riley, author of The Mule, published in 1867, is an excellent source of the mule and its history in the U.S. Army. 
• Soldier Jimmy Wright was saved by his mule during a horrific battle; his mule dragged him to safety.

This and more! 

Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com

www.MuleTalk.Net

Meredith Hodges Interviews:
www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/

STANDING STILL WHILE MOUNTING - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• It starts with good nutrition and being fed on schedule to reduce anxiety.
• Ground training is essential, using a logical approach.
• Begin mounting in the Round Pen first - using a mounting block.
• Desensitize your mule with gentle strokes to the body to learn his sensitive areas. 
• Start with a mounting block to eliminate pulling on the saddle.
• Have an assistant work with you for safety reasons. 
• Sit quietly for a minute before walking on after mounting.
• Train your mule to understand the command "WHOA."
• Train your mule to understand the command "STAND" when you are ready to mount him. 
• Use the reward system to let him know he is doing well. 
• Balance your weight when stepping up into the saddle and stepping down.
• English riders - remove both feet from stirrups when dismounting.
• Western riders position their foot in the left stirrup to eliminate getting hung up. 
• Ride in a saddle that is comfortable for your mule and a proper fit for you the rider. 
• This will eliminate potential hazards.

Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com

www.MuleTalk.Net

Meredith Hodges Interviews:
www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/

DO MULES NEED TO BE SHOD?  MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• Take into consideration where you will ride your mule.
• Terrian - rocky - mud - sand - grass - mountain trails - prairie.
• Mules inherit their hooves through their genes. 
• Climate and weather greatly affect the condition of your mule's feet.
• Hoof products - are often overused. 
• Stress rings and what they mean.
• Your mule's diet is important to producing healthy hooves.

Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com

www.MuleTalk.Net

Meredith Hodges Interviews:
www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/

So You Think You Want a Mule? Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch

• Where to buy a mule for you?
• What kind of experience do you have as a rider?
• What are your character traits? 
• Learn how to select the right mule for you. 
• Talk to experienced mule people to assist you.
• Learn how to evaluate the animal you are looking at.
• Have a vet and a farrier do exams on the mule.
• The option of asking for a trial period with the mule. 
• Drawing up a contract when hiring a trainer. 
• How To Buy A Mule & Not Get Screwed - a good book to have is available at Amazon Prime. Paperpack and instant download - How To Buy A Mule & Not Get Screwed: Roberts, Cindy K: 9781546414070: Amazon.com: Books

Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com

www.MuleTalk.Net

Meredith Hodges Interviews:
www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/

Disaster and the Effects of Training - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch

• When disaster strikes, do you have a plan? 
• Will your mules respond to your leadership skills? 
• Will you be anxious or calm in your thinking? 
• Is your barn safe for unpredictable weather conditions? 
• What is your commitment level regarding bringing your mules into safety?
• Meredith provides solutions for your mules' safety in your barn and paddock construction.

Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com

www.MuleTalk.Net

Meredith Hodges Interviews:
www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/

GOAT CHEESE IS A RESCUE MULE - THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS TO MULES THAT ARE NEGLECTED IN HIS TRAINING AND NOT RECEIVING THE RIGHT TRAINING TO ADDRESS HIS BAD BEHAVIOR THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO HIS HANDLER. 

Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com

www.MuleTalk.Net

Meredith Hodges Interviews:
www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/

Goat Cheese the Mule - updates on his life.

Goat Cheese is being gifted out to the right candidate. 

Watch videos on Max Bishop's page - he is tuning up Goat Cheese. 

The Adventures of Goat Cheese is a book about his life available on Amazon Prime.

Contact Cindy K Roberts or Max Bishop if you desire to own Goat Cheese. 

We are on Facebook - Cindy K. Roberts has a website www.EveryCowgirlsDream.com

Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com

www.MuleTalk.Net

Meredith Hodges Interviews:
www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/

THE LANGUAGE OF LONGEARS - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH 

• Times have changed, which presents new challenges in working with your animals.
• Learn how to work with your mule.
• Video your progress when possible.
• Animals will mirror you and react to what your body is telling them.
• Become sensitive to the needs of your animals.
• Working with a coach may not work for you and your mule.  
• Meredith discovered her donkey, Little Jack Horner, had gone deaf; his training program was then adapted to his needs. 

Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com

www.MuleTalk.Net

Meredith Hodges Interviews:
www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/