Understanding Bridles and Bits, Hobbles, More on Hoofs, and Permanent RVing with Mules

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about bridles and bits, how to hobble your mule, hoof care, permanent RVing with mules with the laws of Arizona and a whole lot more!

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0:00 Steve’s 14 Stitches

1:00 Hoosier Horse Fair

- Link to Hoosier Horse Fair Bio, https://muleman.co/2VNVhX3

2:27 Welcome to Ask Steve

6:37 Mule Whose Foot Shy

- Link to When You Have Trouble Picking Up the Rear Foot, https://muleman.co/2TYuyqO

- Link to Ground Foundation Starter Kit, https://muleman.co/2VMpndH

10:50 Hormonal Molly Mule

- Link to Steve’s Feed video, https://muleman.co/2H7rAs3

- Link to Mules Can’t Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2

15:00 Natural Treatment of Mule COPD

16:01 Mule Doesn’t Want Groomed

17:16 Purpose of a Bridle

24:12 Beta Bridle and Different Bits

26:46 Martingale Bridle for Young or Problem Mules

- Link to Everything You Need to Know About Mule and Donkey Bits, https://muleman.co/2DVn51x

29:34 Adjusting Stirrups for Longer Legs

30:54 Snap over Buckles on the Bridle

33:12 Training for Treats

37:39 Average Port Size on Bit

39:36 Crooked Legs on Young Mule

43:20 Saddle Moving When Mounting

- Link to Queen Valley Mule Ranch Saddle Pads, https://muleman.co/2Gdn62S

- Link to Can Your Saddle Do This?, https://muleman.co/2J6mMFC

49:48 Contracted Heels on Unshod Mules

52:38 Breeding Out of Thoroughbred Mares

53:50 Mule Dominance Over Horse

55:50 Transitioning Bits

58:07 Thoughts on Quarter Horse Mule

59:29 Ideal Mule Height for 6’2” Man

1:01:06 Pony-Sized Bit for Mule

1:03:14 Hoof Problems- Genetic vs Environment

1:04:58 Hoof Myth and Trimming

1:06:22 Permanent RVing with Mules

1:08:33 Nerve Damage in the Mouth

1:10:36 Difference between Stirrup, Over-Shoe Stirrup, and Tap

1:15:07 The Surcingle

- Link to Mule Riders Martingale, https://muleman.co/2DTVRbz

1:21:51 Hobbles- What Are They and Why Are They Needed?

- Link to Wait Here, https://muleman.co/2V4QKLr

1:23:45 Fire Department Updates

1:27:30 Handmade Horsehair Hat Bands from Prison Ministry

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