Mule Ranch Podcast

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about how to freeze brand mules, failure to communicate with your animal, using spurs, more ground training tips, and A Whole Lot More! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:00​ Welcome to Ask Steve 2:25​ Steve shares his trophies (living room) 6:36​ Mule doesn’t ‘Whoa’ or want to please me 12:00​ Mule doesn’t like snaffle bit 19:16​ How to calm mules in new environment? 20:52​ Good source of electrolytes for mules and donkeys 22:04​ What to feed an older mule who's showing ribs 28:24​ How to clean Steve’s saddle pad? 30:37​ Mule is left ear shy and hard to take the bit 34:10​ Is there a difference between floating teeth for mules and horses 36:00​ How do I earn the trust of two mini mules for driving? 40:53​ What about positive reinforcement? 41:37​ Freeze branding mules 44