[drivingpairs] Re: drivingpairs Digest V2 #242
- From: "M. Mitchell Duchnowski" <donkey_mom@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2003 09:58:20 -0800 (PST)
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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