Book Description

This hardbound book is the first of a series of books and videotapes about the psychology and training of mules and donkeys. Though not as detailed as the videotape series, this book provides an overview of techniques used to train mules and donkeys from the basics to the higher levels of horsemanship. For those with experience, this book can be used alone, or it can be used in conjunction with the videotape series if more details are needed. This book covers the physiological and psychological attributes of longears, understanding the donkey, care and handling of the jack, understanding mule foals, ground manners and attitude development, catching the difficult mule, teaching your mule to load into a trailer, beginning basic training, lunging your mule, ground driving in the round pen, ground driving in the open, lateral work on the long lines, adjusting your harness, finishing the driving mule, judging the driving mule, training to saddle, proper conditioning, proper use of cues and aids, lateral work, enhancing strength and muscle development, restraints and a host of valuable riding and training information. This is a complete book on mule training for beginners and veterans alike. Go to www.luckythreeranch.com for more information.