MULE TALK! With Cindy K Roberts & Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch

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!

#jasperthemule, #educatingchildrenaboutmules, #meredithhodges, #luckythreeranch, #cindykroberts, #muletalk

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DONKEY TRAINING PART 3 WITH WORLD-RENOWNED MULE TRAINER - TV PERSONALITY - 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 at cavalletti.
• Training your donkey for jumping. And more! 

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DONKEY TRAINING PART 2 - WITH WORLD RENOWNED MULE TRAINER - TV PERSONALITY - 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 - WITH WORLD RENOWNED MULE TRAINER - TV PERSONALITY - 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!

#donkeytraining, #imprintingdonkeys, #lungelinetrainingdonkeys, #meredithhodges, #luckythreeranch, #cindykroberts, #muletalk

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WHAT ARE MULES GOOD FOR BESIDES PACKING AND FARMING? WITH WORLD RENOWNED MULE TRAINER - TV PERSONALITY - MEREDITH HODGES LUCKY THREE RANCH, CINDY K ROBERTS OF MULE TALK

• Mules have versatilitiy 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.

#mules, #packmules, #hurricanehelenevictims, #emergencymules, #mulessavinglives, #meredithhodges, #luckythreeranch, #cindykroberts, #muletalk

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Multiple Facets of Longears Hybrid Vigor - WITH WORLD RENOWNED MULE TRAINER - TV PERSONALITY - 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.
• Mules are good mothers too!
• Mules producing offspring.
• Amazing documented findings of mules giving birth!
• What to look for in a gaited jack. 

#mules, #donkeys, #horses, #hinnies, #zebrahybrids, #hybridbreeding, #meredithhodges, #luckythreeranch, #cindykroberts, #muletalk

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KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL TRAINING PART 2 - 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 and the American Donkey & Mule Society.

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KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL TRAINING PART 1 - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH 

• The Work Station 
• Tack and Equipment
• In the Round Pen
• Be aware of how your own body language and verbal commands elicit certain behaviors in your animal.
• The Hard Tie as a restraint and how to use it. 
• In the Arena
• Open Areas 

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FINE-TUNING THE RIDER / FINE-TUNING THE AIDS - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• The benefits of using positive reinforcement early on in your mule's training.
• Apply corrective measures appropriately when working with your young mule.
• Each mule learns in their own way and at their own pace.
• Using your seatbones to fine-tune your aids.
• Use half-halts when making a transition will alert your mule a change is going to occur. 
• Using circles to benefit your training.
• Working at a pace so as not to confuse or create anxiety in your mule. 
• Establishing fine-tuning will create harmony and balance in your work.
• This and more details in this episode!

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