In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Saddle Shy Riders, Cleaning Ear Wax, Traces and Tugs and A Whole Lot More!

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0:00 Welcome

0:12 Update on Steve’s Stitches

0:36 Update on the Hoosier Festival

7:08 What are Traces? What are Tugs?

9:46 How to Find Halters for Minis/Mammoths

11:13 What Size Saddle for Mules/Donkeys?

13:46 Why Is Steve and Dave Going to Veil, AZ?

16:29 Saddle Shy after Being Thrown Off Mule (Problem with Slipping Cinches)

18:50 How Long Should Cinches be on Mule’s Belly?

20:58 Best Rear Cinch and How Tight?

22:39 Down Hair During the Summer

23:29 Tips on Cleaning Ear Wax on Mules

25:14 Whole Oats vs Varis Rolled Oats

26:26 How to Protect Mule Legs from Cactus Spines?

28:46 Best Beginner’s Bit for Young Mule

- Link to Everything you Need to Know About Bits, https://muleman.co/2Hi2HK9

- Link to Mule Rider’s Martingale, https://muleman.co/2JFqCVm

32:41 What’s Harder on a Mule- Pulling or Riding?

33:37 What are Shoeing Stocks and Should They Be Used?

35:59 Steve’s Cup

36:21 Steve’s Mule Wreck Story and Lesson Learned

38:33 How to Produce Free Shoulders When Breeding for English Riding

41:20 Easy Ways to Adjust Knots on Rope Halter

- Link to Adjusting the Rope Halter, https://muleman.co/2WOX5g1

43:30 Mule Fussing with Bit but Teeth are Already Floated

46:39 How to Get Mule to Accept Bridle

30:59 How to Bond with and Ride a Semi-Retired Mule

- Link to Ground Foundation Kit, https://muleman.co/301RJ2N

- Link to Mule’s Can’t Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2

51:54 Snaffle Bit

54:07 What Bit do You Recommend?

56:00 Pliers to Loosen Knots

57:15 Is a Mule a Good Starting Ride for Kids?

59:06 Tying Tail Hair to Saddle String

1:00:15 Making Adjustments Based on Experience

1:04:15 Does Mule’s Learn From Being Ponied

- Link to Should I Pony a Shy Mule? https://muleman.co/2W3OUz2

1:05:20 More on Tying the Tail Hair

1:06:00 Is Steve Taking Apprentices?

1:06:27 Donkey Will Not Follow a Woman

1:07:55 Bishop Mule Days and Other Mule Days

- Link to Bishop Mule Days Review, https://muleman.co/2II2KB3

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