CORRECT SADDLE FIT & PLACEMENT PART 2 - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• Girths - selecting the right girth for your mule.
• Britchen - how to fit and adjust to your mule.
• Cruppers - how to fit and adjust to your mule.
• Remember, comfort is everything to a mule, fit and proper tack is essential.
• Mules will act out from ill-fitting tack.

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CORRECT SADDLE FIT & PLACEMENT PART 1 - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• My equines taught me that in order to make an educated decision about which tack and equipment to use, one needs to take into account the anatomy of the equine and the effect it will have on his body movement.
• Good conformation is important in allowing the equine to perform to the best of his ability, but so is developing core strength elements (muscles, ligaments, tendons, soft tissue, and cartilage) such that the skeleton is ideally symmetrically supported.
• When developing the equine's body, it is important to know what feeds are the healthiest for him.
• There are lots of different ways to feed your equines today, but I have found a regimen that works best.

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MULETALK PODCAST: BREEDING FOR QUALITY MULES – PART 2

MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• What are your breeding goals?

• Focus on the temperament of the jack and the mare

• Essentials you will need when delivery is near

• What to expect

• Being organized and prepared

• Documenting your breeding program

• What to do in emergencies and more!

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BREEDING FOR QUALITY MULES - PART 1 - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• What are your breeding goals?
• Focus on the temperament of the jack and the mare
• Essentials you will need when delivery is near
• What to expect
• Being organized and prepared
• Documenting your breeding program
• What to do in emergencies and more!

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HUZZAH VALLEY MULE DAYS EVENT - JASON GRIFFIN

• June 2-7 2026 Guaranteed $15,000 in added money and prizes!!!
• FOOD TRUCKS
• Open Mule Race
• Mulemanship Clinic
• Mandatory Sale Mule Trail Course
• Extreme Mule Trail Challenge $5000 added!
• Invitational Select Mule Sale
• Trail Rides go out every day!
• At Huzzah Valley Resort in Steelville, Missouri
• Call Huzzah Valley Resort office 800-367-4516
• Complete Country Store on site!!!

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How To Buy A Mule & Not Get Screwed - with Cindy K. Roberts

• Introductory Chapter on Mule Scams by Cori Daniels of Mules & More Magazine.
• Ask the right questions before you buy.
• Be truthful to the seller about your skill set.
• Ask for specifics about the health history and medical care of the mule.
• Are you confident in making the partnership and bringing it all together for this mule?
• Buying a Mule - is it about trust?
• Pre-purchase exams are not always thorough.
• Bone structure is important in buying a mule.
• Dietary issues may develop when moving a mule to another location.
• Compatibility - is the mule's temperament good for you?

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DONKEY TRAINING PART 3 - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• When your donkey is doing well with the trot, time to learn to canter.
• Use verbal commands with your donkey.
• Training your donkey to move laterally.
• Use the hourglass pattern in your training to improve posture and overall balance.
• Using your elbow pull as a training aid.
• Training your donkey with Cavalletti.
• Training your donkey for jumping. And more!

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DONKEY TRAINING PART 2 - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• Repeat the previous lesson - BUT DO NOT DRILL YOUR DONKEY.
• Training your donkey to trot with a rider.
• Execute pattern training with your donkey to strengthen his body.
• Your assistant will only help you when needed while training your donkey.
• Training turns on the forehand with your donkey.
• Going straight on the rail.
• Be patient and understanding - your donkey will give what he is able to do.
• Training turn on the haunches with your donkey - and more!

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