Mule Ranch Podcast

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about why you need to keep mules out of the pasture, when to use a round pen (and when not to), what size your stall should be, testing mule feed and when to feed when, and A Whole Lot More! Groundwork and foundation training is essential before moving on to more advanced training like ridi...

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about what Spanish Mules are, bucking rolls and how to install them, mules shoes versus boots, breaching, and A Whole Lot More! The most important thing is to care for your mule/donkey properly and gain their trust. Nutrition, tack, and communication are essential. Avoid saddles that sit on...

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about what a chiropractor visit for mules and donkeys looks like, Why a mule tip toes down hills, and if it’s a good thing, and A Whole Lot More! Steve recommends ground foundation work and the come-a-long hitch for training mules and donkeys. This helps teach them proper space boundaries a...

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the difference in his saddles, how long to use a Martingale, if using a mini tail crupper is okay, running mules barefoot, and A Whole Lot More! Proper nutrition and foot care are essential for mule and donkey health. They should be fed a high-quality feed specifically formulated for...

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about adjusting his tack via a photo of a customer’s mule, ground foundation training tips, what bits to use and when, timing of giving your mule commands, and A Whole Lot More! Recorded July 29, 2020

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about what is stringhalt or stifle lock and can it be fixed, fixing ear shy mules, helping watershed mules, and a host of other behavior problems; plus how to neutralize mule odor from urine in the stalls and A Whole Lot More! Recorded July 22, 2020

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about britchen placement on your mule and the only time to use a crupper, how to clean mule sheath, worming a nursing mule, and A Whole Lot More! Recorded July 15, 2020.

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about mules pawing the ground, snorting at people and objects, switching tails at the owner, and other mule problem behaviors explained and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about allowing mules to graze versus feeding pellets and when to use a muzzle to prevent grazing, whether to feed grain versus hay, mules nipping at clothing and shoes, when to saddle a young mule, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about mule behaviors around small animals, properly fitting mule saddles, bits, and halters, when to use a grazing muzzle, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about a bucking mule was found to have a cracked scapula so it cannot be ridden anymore, mule feed for use and problems with weight, adding bucking rolls to adult saddle to adapt for children, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the different ways to hobble your mule and the best way he uses, trailering mules across country and if they need breaks out of the trailer, mule feed and foundering on spring cuts, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right...

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the different ways to hobble your mule and the best way he uses, trailering mules across country and if they need breaks out of the trailer, mule feed and foundering on spring cuts, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about saddle and saddle pads for people over 250 lbs, if you should use dog-bone snaffle bits or rubber bits, bad mule behaviors, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about when to use a vibrating dog collar on your mule (HINT: has to do with pawing), panniers used for packing, types of bits to use for packing and on rescue mules with cuts on tongue, how to pack meat on mules, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about ground foundation training and the first steps to prepare to ride your mule or donkey, he explains shivers and if anything can be done, the right way to shoe your animals, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about a mule and donkey nutrition block he is forumating, problems mounting and what side to mount your animal, carriage driving, riding bitless, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about using magnesium supplements and the Bump Bump Bump method on sensitive mules, answers several questions on mule bits, using hackamores, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about how to speed up or slow down your mules and donkeys, tips for saddle care (and resale value of Steve’s saddles), advanced leg aids for tight inside leg turning, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the new 19 lb saddle that needs named, the New Cowboy Heritage Saddle is available for sale, Should you use supplements for colic, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about why you need a good pair of boots (and how to size them) and spurs, he discusses if there’s a difference between a male or female mule’s temperaments, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about when and how to hobble your mule for grazing or chain your mule to stop pawing, trimming and shoeing your mule at home, loading your mule in a trailer and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about finding mule feed to add weight, waxing your ropes and Come-A-Long Ropes, Mule with surcingle bucking, gaited mules and Steve’s trail stories, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about How to know if a mule is in pain versus bad behavior, when to castrate Johns, how to apply ligament oil, training wild burros, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about donkeys with Eric Lynn from Mountain Ridge Gear, plus donkey races, getting rid of donkey fat pads on the back, and A Whole Lot More!