Estate and Trust Planning - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch

• Establish a plan that ensures the proper care of your animals should you pass on before they do. 
• Check out the laws in your state so that your plan can be carried out. 
• Have a conversation with friends, family, and/or business associates who qualify and are willing to take on the responsibility of your last wishes.
• Set aside the funds for your animals' future and the caretakers as well in a trust fund.
• Keep your records organized; regarding the care, feeding, and vet records, including all documents that will help the new crew to move forward with your plan. 
•  Work with a financial advisor to keep you moving forward with your plan. 
• Hire a qualified attorney to draw up your trust and estate plan - this ensures your plan is legal in your state and all documents are filed accordingly.
• DO NOT carry out a written agreement signed by you and your friend. This will not hold up in court.   

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The Ins and Outs of Leg Supports - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch

• There are many equine-related products on the market today. Learn about:
• Splint boots and leg wraps. 
• Shipping boots.
• Bell boots. 
• Fleece-covered shipping boots.
• Polo wraps.
• Substituting boots for shoes?
• Using full leg covering for shipping.

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TURNING FEAR INTO CURIOSITY - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH 

• Leading training on the obstacle course is your equine's initial exposure to real fear. 
• Use the "O.A.T.S." approach to your training. 
• Observe - Approach - Touch - Sigh.
• Allow your equine time to think and process the information in order to move forward in his training. 
• Your equine will learn to be attentive, patient, and confident about moving through various obstacles, such as: ground poles, tires, the bridge, stopping at a mailbox, walking through a tractor tire, and backing through straight and parallel poles. 
• All movements will become purposeful, and he will learn to remain attentive to you and to respond promptly during his lessons. 

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Jasper The Mule - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch

• How Jasper the mule was created and his purpose.
• Educating children about working with animals.
• Jasper books that are appropriate for children of all ages. 
• Learn about Jasper going to Bishop Mule Days.
• Jasper the mule on tour and more!

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DONKEY TRAINING PART 3 - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH 

• When your donkey is doing well with the trot, time to learn to canter.
• Use verbal commands with your donkey. 
• Training your donkey to move laterally. 
• Using the hourglass pattern in your training to improve posture and overall balance. 
• Using your elbow pull as a training aid. 
• Training your donkey with Cavalletti.
• Training your donkey for jumping. And more! 

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DONKEY TRAINING PART 2 - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH 

• Repeat the previous lesson - BUT DO NOT DRILL YOUR DONKEY.
• Training your donkey to trot with a rider.
• Execute pattern training with your donkey to strengthen his body.
• Your assistant will only help you when needed while training your donkey.
• Training turns on the forehand with your donkey.
• Going straight on the rail. 
• Be patient and understanding - your donkey will give what he is able to do.
• Training turn on the haunches with your donkey - and more!

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DONKEY TRAINING PART 1 - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• Begin with imprinting the foal.
• Introducing the halter to your young donkey.
• Leading your donkey.
• Never be in a hurry when training your donkey.
• Lead your donkey around your workstation.
• Begin training in Round Pen.
• Using the lunge line in your training session.
• Do not drill your donkey OR mule. 
• Line driving your donkey and more!

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WHAT ARE MULES GOOD FOR BESIDES PACKING AND FARMING?  MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• Mules have versatility to do many different things.
• Packers use mules in the mountains.
• Hunters in heavy snow - praise the value of their mules.
• After the industrial revolution, mules are used for carrying supplies into remote areas.
• Hurricane Helene victims are being assisted by pack mules and their handlers bringing essential provisions to their families.
• The Mountain Mule Packer Ranch partnered with the Cajun Navy (civilian volunteers) to deliver insulin to a family.
• Learn how mules are doing their part in helping people during this disastrous situation in North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene.

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MULTIPLE FACETS OF LONGEARS - HYBRID VIGOR - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH 

• What are mules and hinnies?
• What are the physical characteristics of the Ass?
• What are the mental characteristics of the Ass?
• What kind of hybrid equines are there?
• Listen to the many horse, mule, and donkey hybrids - different voices.
• Mules are good mothers too!
• Amazing documented findings of mules giving birth!
• What to look for in a gaited jack. 

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KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL TRAINING PART 2 - ATTITUDE & APPROACH - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• Establishing a bond.
• Feeding.
• Consideration.
• Structured exercises.
• Body language and verbal communication.
• Benefits of group lessons.
• Take lessons periodically to stay on track to improve your own skills. 
• Lists of trainers and instructors can be obtained from the United States Equestrian Federation.

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