anyone own a mule?

sherryasti · 06-22-2005, 11:36 PM

ok, so i hear about mules. they are a cross between a horse/pony and a donkey right? Ive never seen one. would imagine they would be kinda ugly looking (no offence to anyone who has one) brings me to my question... does anyone have one, if so what are they like temerament wise and to ride. Does anyone have a picture - maybe they arent that ugly after all. i just picture a short, hairy, tubby thing with big ears.

*BaRrEL_BaBE* · 06-22-2005, 11:48 PM

This is a bad picture but the only one I have on my computer. If you want to see what one looks like, Google it.

TrickPony · 06-22-2005, 11:57 PM

Mules generally aren't particularly ugly - infact many are cute!
And they can be bred to be quite tall if the dam is a horse (usually mules with a horse sire are smaller)... and alot depends on the size of mule/horse. But I've seen mules that are 15.3-16 hands.

bishopsangels · 06-23-2005, 10:38 AM

I don't own a mule...but am hoping to one day. I found this link that has different pictures for you to look at: http://www.mules.org/memberphotos.htm

If you have RFD-TV you can watch Merideth Hodges work and train her mule. As for your question about riding...they are very rideable and very versitable in thier discipline. I watch the above show and she trains her mules for dressage, jumping, driving...etc. There is not very much that I haven't seen her do with a mule.

Anyway..hope this helps!

cassidy · 06-23-2005, 10:39 AM

they are adorable

who is it that has one that looks appy??

omg it was totally georgeous an such a stunner!

cassidy · 06-23-2005, 10:42 AM

heres a pick of a mule

PressForTime · 06-23-2005, 10:42 AM

I LOVE mules.. I think they're soo friendly and cute.. the big ears are my favorite lol.

-Chris

Shotgun93 · 06-23-2005, 10:43 AM

I grew up with mules, and i can tell you that they are great. People will say that they are dumb and stubborn. But that's just not true, in fact it's the opposite. They are extrememly smart.

They are great to ride too, they are smooth and not as choppy as a horse. I competed in dressage, eventing and showjumping with mules. ANd a lot of times, I beat people with horses!
Here are some pics:
the one on the end was one I rode

I am the one on the end to the right

cassidy · 06-23-2005, 10:46 AM

aww there cute pics!

I LUV BESS · 06-23-2005, 10:50 AM

Shotgun... WOW!!! they are so PRETTY!!!

mules can jump!!!

they do xc

and they dressage!

06-22-2005, 11:36 PM	#1
sherryasti Full Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 89	anyone own a mule? ok, so i hear about mules. they are a cross between a horse/pony and a donkey right? Ive never seen one. would imagine they would be kinda ugly looking (no offence to anyone who has one) brings me to my question... does anyone have one, if so what are they like temerament wise and to ride. Does anyone have a picture - maybe they arent that ugly after all. i just picture a short, hairy, tubby thing with big ears.

06-22-2005, 11:48 PM	#2
BaRrEL_BaBE Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Washington Posts: 4,233 Images: 83 Blog Entries: 4	This is a bad picture but the only one I have on my computer. If you want to see what one looks like, Google it. Attached Thumbnails __________________ (¯`•.¸DoN't l00k BacK¸.•´¯) My_Facebook ::RIP T.H.P* you are so very missed:*:

06-22-2005, 11:57 PM	#3
TrickPony Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 2,744 Images: 242 Blog Entries: 23	Mules generally aren't particularly ugly - infact many are cute! And they can be bred to be quite tall if the dam is a horse (usually mules with a horse sire are smaller)... and alot depends on the size of mule/horse. But I've seen mules that are 15.3-16 hands. __________________ "I do what I please and I do it with ease." I've been booed!

06-23-2005, 10:38 AM	#4
bishopsangels Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 955 Images: 40	I don't own a mule...but am hoping to one day. I found this link that has different pictures for you to look at: http://www.mules.org/memberphotos.htm If you have RFD-TV you can watch Merideth Hodges work and train her mule. As for your question about riding...they are very rideable and very versitable in thier discipline. I watch the above show and she trains her mules for dressage, jumping, driving...etc. There is not very much that I haven't seen her do with a mule. Anyway..hope this helps! __________________ It is the blessing of old friends that you can be stupid with them~~~Ralph Waldo Emerson

06-23-2005, 10:39 AM	#5
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 23,215 Images: 874	they are adorable who is it that has one that looks appy?? omg it was totally georgeous an such a stunner! __________________ bluebell , haribo , william & lil bill May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

06-23-2005, 10:42 AM	#6
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 23,215 Images: 874	heres a pick of a mule __________________ bluebell , haribo , william & lil bill May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

06-23-2005, 10:42 AM	#7
PressForTime Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,119 Images: 129 Blog Entries: 14	I LOVE mules.. I think they're soo friendly and cute.. the big ears are my favorite lol. -Chris __________________ Christina Press For Time - Ulana ~High Caliber Farm~

06-23-2005, 10:43 AM	#8
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 15,992 Images: 133	I grew up with mules, and i can tell you that they are great. People will say that they are dumb and stubborn. But that's just not true, in fact it's the opposite. They are extrememly smart. They are great to ride too, they are smooth and not as choppy as a horse. I competed in dressage, eventing and showjumping with mules. ANd a lot of times, I beat people with horses! Here are some pics: the one on the end was one I rode I am the one on the end to the right __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

06-23-2005, 10:46 AM	#9
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 23,215 Images: 874	aww there cute pics! __________________ bluebell , haribo , william & lil bill May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

06-23-2005, 10:50 AM	#10
I LUV BESS Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: uhhh... i think its somewhere called england lol Posts: 9,021 Images: 489	Shotgun... WOW!!! they are so PRETTY!!! mules can jump!!! they do xc and they dressage! __________________ Just a small town girl Living in a lonely world She took the midnight train going anywhere ~Kaiser, Rio, Bess and Macey~

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