[drivingpairs] Re: drivingpairs Digest V2 #242

Just a few comments about mules from a donkey and mule
person.  Mules do have a different shape mouth than
most horses.  The roof is much shallower.  You may
want to try a thinner bit and I have had some great
successes with french links and Dr. Bristows that have
a flat center piece.  The other thing you might try is
to put a flash noseband on her to see if that helps.

Then go back to a plain old halter and rope and just
practice your voice commands.   Mules are smart and
what they need is to connect with you - be your friend
not a business partner.  You will not be able to force
a mule to do anything and expect things to get better.
 It just doesn't work that way with long-ears.  Make
your training sessions fun.  Put alot of firm love
into them.  You are now the boss molly and she should
understand that.  

I hope this helps.

For Long earred links:

American Donkey and Mule Society:

http://www.lovelongears.com/

Other interesting links:

 http://www.DonkeyMuleInfo.com 
 http://www.orednet.org/~jrachau/index.htm

Martha in VA




  

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is not in the winning, but discovering
the best in ourselves and our animals."
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