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Mule Feed and Nutrition Program | Queen Valey Mule Ranch
Dec 3, 2013
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When you bring a mule or donkey home, the first job isn’t riding. Put them in a small space — about a 20×20 — and start with groundwork and ground communication. Groundwork always comes first. | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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When you bring a mule or donkey home, the first job isn’t riding. Put them in a small space — about a 20×20 — and start with groundwork and ground communication. Groundwork always comes first. | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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A kicking mule isn’t just testing you—it’s sending a clear message: "Get out of my space!" Address it before the kick happens. 👀 Watch for early signs: an ear flick, an eye shift. 🛑 Use a come-along rope to correct the behavior instantly. ⚡ A quick bump on the nose tells them kicking is NOT acceptable. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4gmOw47 | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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A kicking mule isn’t just testing you—it’s sending a clear message: "Get out of my space!" Address it before the kick happens. 👀 Watch for early signs: an ear flick, an eye shift. 🛑 Use a come-along rope to correct the behavior instantly. ⚡ A quick bump on the nose tells them kicking is NOT acceptable. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4gmOw47 | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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If a mule or donkey kicks you, they meant to. They knew where they kicked you. Bite. Kick. Buck. Run off. They’re animals, all of them. That’s why awareness, position, and communication matter every single time. | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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If a mule or donkey kicks you, they meant to. They knew where they kicked you. Bite. Kick. Buck. Run off. They’re animals, all of them. That’s why awareness, position, and communication matter every single time. | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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Want a better relationship with your mule or donkey? Start with this: be the leader. Will it always be easy? Nope. But when you establish herd leadership, trust starts to grow— and that’s when the real fun begins. We’re here to help you work through the problems and make mule time enjoyable again. Learn more 👉 http://go.muleman.co/ts2zll | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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Want a better relationship with your mule or donkey? Start with this: be the leader. Will it always be easy? Nope. But when you establish herd leadership, trust starts to grow— and that’s when the real fun begins. We’re here to help you work through the problems and make mule time enjoyable again. Learn more 👉 http://go.muleman.co/ts2zll | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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A mule is not a horse and you can’t use horse techniques or horse bits on him without paying the price. I’ve seen it too many times. Folks use a smooth snaffle because someone said it was “gentle,” and they wind up with a mule whose tongue is split on both sides. A ported bit is made for the shape of a mule’s mouth. It fits the donkey palate and lets you communicate without pain or confusion. Don’t trust “horse wisdom” when it comes to mules. It’ll get you hurt and your mule too. 🎥 Watch the fu
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A mule is not a horse and you can’t use horse techniques or horse bits on him without paying the price. I’ve seen it too many times. Folks use a smooth snaffle because someone said it was “gentle,” and they wind up with a mule whose tongue is split on both sides. A ported bit is made for the shape of a mule’s mouth. It fits the donkey palate and lets you communicate without pain or confusion. Don’t trust “horse wisdom” when it comes to mules. It’ll get you hurt and your mule too. 🎥 Watch the fu
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Mules & Bits: Most Folks Get This Wrong If your mule hates having their ears touched, chances are someone put the bridle on wrong. And most of the bits folks use are made for horses—not mules. Too much pressure. Too many problems. 👉 Train right. Fit right. Use the right gear. Learn more 👉 http://go.muleman.co/wqt4c4 | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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Mules & Bits: Most Folks Get This Wrong If your mule hates having their ears touched, chances are someone put the bridle on wrong. And most of the bits folks use are made for horses—not mules. Too much pressure. Too many problems. 👉 Train right. Fit right. Use the right gear. Learn more 👉 http://go.muleman.co/wqt4c4 | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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This is what it’s all about, folks! You didn’t get your mule just to stress over them—you got them to escape, explore, and enjoy life. Jane and her mule out on the side of a mountain—living the dream! She says it's the most comfortable saddle she’s ever been in, and she’s out there enjoying every ride. See more great stories and photos at https://bit.ly/4gmOw47 | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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“Can I let my mule out to pasture for a while?” Steve says: once in a while, sure—but don’t make it a habit. Out there, you can’t track feed, poop, or health—and they sure don’t need you when they’ve got a herd. Want to stay herd leader? Keep ’em in a 10x20 and make you their world. Learn more 👉 http://go.muleman.co/1hxsgdj | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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Mule and donkey backs come in all shapes and sizes, just like horses but the bone structure is donkey. That’s why I never fit a saddle to muscle or fat. Muscle changes with seasons. Dry spots change. Weight changes. The spine doesn’t. Saddle fit has to be based on bone structure, not what the mule looks like today. That’s how you keep them comfortable and working long-term. | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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This is a common story and an important one. Many mule and donkey owners are encouraged to ride first and worry about groundwork later. It often feels fine at the start. The animals seem calm. The rides go well. Until one moment changes everything. Without a solid foundation, communication breaks down when pressure shows up. That’s when accidents happen — not because the mule is “bad,” but because the groundwork was never put in place. Trail rides don’t reveal training. Groundwork does. This is
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WARNING: Never trust a mule alone with newborn foals, calves, or goats. Even calm mules can get territorial—and Steve has seen some tragic outcomes. Supervise & separate. | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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After the Mule Rider’s Martingale, it’s time to step up to the Trail Rider Bit, your mule’s finished bit and the one they’ll use for life. The Trail Rider Bit is built for a mule’s mind and mouth. Sweet iron on the bars, no copper, and a proper military shank that keeps them from grabbing the bit when they don’t want to listen. If you want control, softness, and a mule that stays with you on the trail, this is the bit built for the job. Learn more at http://go.muleman.co/1ll372j | Queen Valley M
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Most people pick up a mule’s foot the wrong way, and that’s why the mule gets uncomfortable, stiff, or flat-out fights you. Here’s how I want you to think about it: Don’t pick the foot up and swing it out like you would with a horse. A mule’s hip doesn’t work that way. 👉 I bring the foot forward toward the shoulder first. 👉 Then I go straight back, not out to the side. 👉 And then I come to the inside, which uncocks the hip and lets the mule relax. Do it that way, and the mule will stay comfor
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You don’t need endless hours of training. A few each week, mixed with the right steps, goes a long way. Start with the Come-A-Long rope, teaching your mule to stand still until you say “ok.” From there, you can add picking up feet, circles, and more. That’s how you build a good foundation. Learn more 👉 http://go.muleman.co/dkzopk | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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The Come-A-Long hitch is the clearest form of communication you can use with a mule or donkey. It teaches them to move when asked and stand still when told. Until an animal can stand still, they don’t need a halter, they need foundation. This is where real training begins. Follow for more. | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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Thinking about buying a mule? Don’t be impressed by the ones crossing rivers or climbing hills on video, that’s just a show. If you want to know if a mule’s trained, watch what happens in a 10-foot circle. You’ll see it in the stops, turns, and how little the rider has to do. Learn more at http://go.muleman.co/hf4gjr | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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There’s no such thing as a shortcut. Most folks think mules that are “trained” just have a good disposition, not a true foundation. If your mule can’t side pass, turn on the forehand and hindquarters, back up, and stop in a 10-foot circle, he’s not trained yet. Don’t just climb on and follow the trail. Build the foundation first. Learn more at http://go.muleman.co/1ebt94h | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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You’ve heard me talk about the ten-foot circle. That comes from tradition. When a bronc buster finished a horse, he’d demonstrate everything inside that little circle, then stand on top, shake his rain jacket, sit back down, slide the jacket over the animal’s head, and walk off. And if that horse was truly trained, he’d still be standing right there. All of it done in under fifteen minutes. That’s what “finished” used to mean. Learn more at http://go.muleman.co/1h0ok12 | Queen Valley Mule Ranch,
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Most folks have a hard time riding, let alone training and that’s alright. The best way to train your mule is to use a surcingle. Start from the halter and work all the way to the finished bit. And here’s the key, you’ll use that surcingle for the rest of your mule or donkey’s life. Learn more at http://go.muleman.co/48brll | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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This is why groundwork matters. Susan and her husband brought home mammoth donkeys and had a serious accident within days. That’s when she realized two things: • Donkeys aren’t horses • Riding before foundation is a mistake That’s why they’re here. Learning first. Riding later. Follow for more. | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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Just because you’ve got a bit in your toolbox doesn’t mean it’s the right one for a mule. Look at the difference here: my bit sits up off the table, while that horse bit lays flat. Why? Mine is designed to sit back in the palate for clearer communication without banging on the roof of the mouth. Remember, this isn’t a horse. A mule’s bars and mouth shape are different. Learn more at http://go.muleman.co/m1eeqa | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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Mules get their feet from the donkey. You’re going to see some contraction up top, especially on older donkey bloodlines and that’s normal. What I care about is this: a healthy frog, good width through the back of the foot, and a solid hoof wall. Follow for more. | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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Side Pass. Turn on the Forehand. Turn on the Hindquarters. When I ask for a side pass, my hand comes up and I touch with my leg cue. But here’s the key, I have to lift the shoulder by putting a little pressure on the nose. If the head isn’t positioned right, the body can’t cross over correctly. My ultimate goal is a clean cross-over step, not shuffling sideways. Follow for more. | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc
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