In this video, the presenter starts by introducing the idea of training a mule and mentions that many fans have asked for mule training. He explains that he treats mules the same as horses and emphasizes the importance of showing the mule what is expected. The video shows him working with the mule on standing still and backing up, addressing the mule's antsy behavior. He highlights the significance of anticipation in training and shares some insights about mules' reputation for being stubborn but suggests that it's often a misunderstanding. The presenter also discusses the safety aspect of training and how he uses a specific bit for softness in the mule's mouth. He demonstrates lateral and vertical softness exercises, including moving the mule's shoulders and working on side passes. Throughout, he emphasizes the importance of rewarding the mule's efforts and staying patient during training.
1. The speaker is hosting a television show and has not filmed the show with a mule before.
2. The speaker's first horse was a mule named Hanny when they were 4 years old.
3. The speaker has trained mules throughout their life and treats a mule the same way they would treat a horse.
4. One of the things the speaker has to do when training mules is make them believe they like them and show them what they want.
5. The speaker believes that mules get the reputation for being stubborn because they are definite and worry about their own safety.
6. The speaker has been backing a horse two laps around the Coliseum at the Denver Stock Show before getting him to stand still.
7. The speaker believes that mules are capable of everything a horse is capable of and are frequently much more sure-footed.
8. The speaker has been riding a mule off to win and has been working on getting the mule to stand still and be soft in the bridle and legs.
9. The speaker uses a bridle called a lifter bit, which puts a lot of pull pressure on by being a 50/50 bit.
10. The speaker works on the vertical flexion of the mule's neck and believes it is critical for the mule to yield its body.
11. The speaker has been working on a side pass exercise with the mule, moving the mule's ribcage and shoulders.
12. The speaker believes that patience is key when working with horses and that the same principle can be applied to other areas of life.
13. The speaker encourages viewers to wait patiently without frustration for their horse, dog, children, and even God.
14. The speaker's goal for the next show is to improve the mule's stop and build the neck rein.
15. The speaker uses the story of Lazarus to illustrate the importance of waiting patiently for God's timing.
16. The speaker ends the show with a call to God to bless the trails for those who ride.