Everyday Mulemanship

Colt has been building saddles since he was in high school and has honed his craft to excellence. He is a family man, a mule man, and a all around good guy. In this episode we talk mules, saddles, saddle fit, details on ordering a saddle, and more.

Thankful people are happy people. Ty gives thanks to all the wonderful blessings in his life.  Also, Ty answers questions! 1. How To Fix A Mule That Kicks When You Go TO Get On? 2. How To Help Your Mule Through Transitions At The Trot And Lope? 3. What To Do When Your Mule Is Nervous Being Alone In An Indoor Arena?

Nancy Baldock is one amazing woman! From her service in the US Air Force to her expertise in gaited mules she is a professional and does things right. I hope you all enjoy her insight into the world of gaited bred mules, I know I learned a lot.

Ty talks about his recent Extreme Trail Riding Clinic and the importance of having your mule broke to lead. Ty also answers a few questions: 1. What to do when your mule doesn't want to follow while leading? 2. How to "Up the Ante" while practicing the Checklist? 3. How to help your mule have a good experience when being vaccinated? 4. Trouble with a wild mini mule.

Ty talks about how standards and expectations change over the years. As you get better and are more aware you will have a better understanding of what it is you are looking for. Mule Tip Tuesday Questions: 1. Crossing Bridges 2. Soft Feel and Head Shaking 3. Hooking-On Troubles with a yearling 4. Picking Up a foot and shoeing troubles 5. Conditioning for our Extreme Trail Clinic 6. Canter Departur...

In this episode Ty talks about working towards your end goal and being mindful about how you get there. Also, tons of great questions ansered! 1. Bracing When Rolling The Hinds. 2. Should I Do Transition Work With A 6-Month Old Mule? 3. Why Do You Just Use A Halter For The First Few Rides Instead Of The Snaffle? 4. How Do You Prepare A Horse To Be "Fleet Horse"? 5. How Do I Improve My Mules Abilit...

Texas was amazing! In this episode Ty discusses bits and the bridle mule process along with ideas on saddle and tack. 

Ty talks about how you have the responsibility to do better and be better after you learn something.  Mule Tip Tuesday Questions: 1. Dealing with weanling issues. 2. Teaching a driving mule to ride. 3. How to get your horse to leave the barn willingly.

Elkhart, IA was a clinic of change! Great change, great mules, horses and people!

This week on Mule Tip Tuesday Ty talks about the importance of optimism and answers some great questions. 1. My mule bolts and kicks when I take the halter off in the paddock? 2. My mule is sweating a lot when not being worked? 3. How to liven up the groundwork and how to keep my mule from biting my horse when I pony him behind us? 4. Why a highline instead of a hitching rail? 5. I can’t get my mu...

Mule Tip Tuesday! "The Groundwork Checklist" 1. How do I know when I should get back on a mule that has bucked and bolted in the past? 2. Should I allow my mule to draw towards me during the groundwork? 3. How do I hang the snaffle on the mule and how can I keep him centered without pulling so much? 4. Can or should my mule be as soft as my horse? 5. Should I adopt a bolting mule from a rescue and...

Get the mule ready, and set them up for success!

It pays to stick to the process. Ty talks about a few individuals that have put these principles and processes to the test over the years and how it has payed off.

Ford City was a highlight clinic for sure! We had a great time and the people were amazing.

Ty gives you a few tips and ideas to fix a mule that is dropping their shoulder. 1. What do do with a weanling that is kicking and causing trouble? 2. My mule no longer licks and chews while they soak, what does that mean? 3. Follow up questions about roping mules and how to deal with catching them?

Getting back on after a wreck can be quite the challenge for some. Ty talks about taking your time and building that confidence so that your years in the saddle will be many. Questions of the week: 1. Catching a 3 and 4 year old pair of mules that don't want to be caught. 2. Picking up a soft-feel at the lope 3. Getting a donkey to speed up 4. Getting a mule that is really spooky to hook on and fa...

This clinic was a great time and the folks here were really engaged and willing to learn. Ty also talks about riding Zelda the Zorse for the first time!

What amazing people and mules in Wisconsin!

When you doubt your ability to overcome obstacles in your mulemanship or in life, you can call upon past experiences that will reassure and build confidence. 1. Building forward motion while hooking-on in the round pen. 2. How to curtail playful mules while ponying. 3. How to get your mules to hold their feet up while doing farrier work. 4. How to roach an ear shy mule. Feel free to send in your q...

Ty talks about the importance of dental work with our equine. Groundwork questions, weanlings, crossing bridges, and ponying others plus lots more!

Ty talks about Try and Patience in your work with equine.

Ty and Skye talk mules, the McCook clinic, answer questions and more! 1. What is the best horse breed to produce great trail mules? 2. Whats the difference in raising a mule foal vs a horse foal? 3. Getting a mule to move that doesn't want to. 4. Trailer Loading  5. How to get forward motion on the trail while leading a pack string? 6. How to teach a mule to stay back at camp when you leave w...

This clinic was amazing! Lots of great people, mules, and horses here in Canon City. 

Mule Tip Tuesday! Everyone needs to be able to ride a good mule at least once. 1. Lazy while doing groundwork. 2. Kicking Mule. 3. Haltering a mule with its head too low. 4. My mule wont move. 5. Ropes under tails. 6. Becoming Aware of Your Mule.

On this episode Ty talks about the importance of choosing friends that inspire you to be better and lift you up. Also, tons of great questions are answered; 1. Do mules really try to see what they can get away with? 2. Proper fitting of the Bosal 3. Lateral flexion for bracey or unresponsive mules 4. What does it mean to be truly broke to lead? 5. When should I ask my horse to trot from the stands...