Everyday Mulemanship

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...

Thanks to all those who wrote in with these great questions! 1. The Familiar Instinct 2. Where to find a good saddle 3. Why don't you tie a troubled mule up when saddling? 4. Big Bridge Crossing 5. How do you introduce a new mule to the herd? 6. Arena recommendations for a small property?

Its been a fun three weeks here in Utah and the semi-private clinics have been a blast. Listen in to hear about lessons learned. www.tsmules.com

Another fantastic group of questions! 1. Can all mules be kids safe? 2. How do you ride while going down the trail? 3. Eating on the trail. 4. How to slow the lope down? 5. How do I get my mule to stop doing 180's away from cattle? 6. Working on things when you aren't with like minded riders. If you have a questions for Mule Tip Tuesday be sure to email us ty@tsmules.com  www.tsmules.com www.roami...

Great questions on this episode. 1. What to do with a mule that wants to go faster than you want down the trail to keep up with the rest of the herd? 2. How to que for the canter? 3. How to sit the trot? 4. Shoeing questions? 5. How to get a faster walk? 6. Bucking Mule 7. Barn Sour 8. and a bunch of other questions! www.tsmules.com www.roaminhome.com www.westernmulemagazine.com Colt Saddlery

On this episode Ty talks about the importance of having a process and following the checklist. He also answers questions about visually impaired mules, groundwork, integrating a new mule to your herd, dealing with mules and bicycles, neck reining and more!

Ty talks about keeping versatility in your mulemanship. Lots of great questions about bucking mules, mules that spook on the trail, building a back-up, and building relationships.