Mule Ranch Podcast

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about why you need a good pair of boots (and how to size them) and spurs, he discusses if there’s a difference between a male or female mule’s temperaments, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about when and how to hobble your mule for grazing or chain your mule to stop pawing, trimming and shoeing your mule at home, loading your mule in a trailer and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about finding mule feed to add weight, waxing your ropes and Come-A-Long Ropes, Mule with surcingle bucking, gaited mules and Steve’s trail stories, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about How to know if a mule is in pain versus bad behavior, when to castrate Johns, how to apply ligament oil, training wild burros, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about donkeys with Eric Lynn from Mountain Ridge Gear, plus donkey races, getting rid of donkey fat pads on the back, and A Whole Lot More!

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about barefoot mules and hoof problems, mules chasing and rough-housing goats (or other small animals), if it’s okay to pop a mule in the nose for behavior issues, understanding space issues with your animal, using a Y-Cinch, and A Whole Lot More!

n this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about his Mule Saddles and if they really are a fix-all for problem behaviors, Mules being used for dressage competition and beating horses, 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 and Cow Bells! 3:17​ What does the breaching do for the mule and why do you have to ride with it always? -Link to Mule Saddle Training Course (FREE), https://muleman.co/2YpleOQ​ 10:27​ How to get mule to stand still with the Come-A-Long rope? -Link to Ground Foundation Training kit, https://muleman.co/2YrrN3m​ 14:37​ Mule stung by bee on eye 15:10​ Mule Days in North Carolina 16:36​ Cutting saddle pad to fit mule back? -Link to Steve’s Triple Duty Saddle Pad, https://muleman.co/2nbeMJA​ -Link to article, Everything You Need to Know About The Saddle, https:

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about cool weather and your mules-what begins to show up, bowed tendons, the difference between mules and hinnies, 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 3:40​ What we see in the cooler weather... 6:00​ How to get a mule to turn smooth circles? 10:18​ How does the Mule Rider’s Martingale work? 13:51​ Are all pack saddles the same? 18:23​ Mule wins a horse show 19:25​ Mule refuses to load for 60 mile trip 21:56​ Basics of all mule basics: Come-Along-Rope -Link to Come-A-Long Rope, https://muleman.co/2HxQwHX​ -Link to Ground Foundation Training Kit, https://muleman.co/2VMpndH​ 24:01​ How to get Steve at an event? 25:01​ Tie head back on mule? 28:05​ How much weight can a mule carry when being ridden? 29:32​ Bowed tendons 31:09​ F

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about the McClellan (Military) Saddle for mules, when to use ground foundation training, mules that spin and kick, 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​ Gratitude for First Responders and Military 2:32​ Welcome to Ask Steve 5:40​ How does the new cowboy saddle differs from the last one? 8:13​ McClellan Saddle (Military Saddle) 11:31​ Are McClellan Saddles mule friendly? 14:10​ How to ease back into riding after being bucked off. (Hobble Strap) 16:16​ Teaching a young mule to back up while in the saddle 18:35​ Daily training to teach mule to back up? 20:42​ Steve’s Hat 23:10​ What necessities are good for trail riding and how to pack it? 25:31​ Transitioning from saddle to pulling and teaching mule to move forward and out 27:20​ Are McClellan Saddles

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Finding what works for your animal- feed specific to your animal, loading into trailers, training and ground foundation, correcting problem behaviors, 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 0:17​ Steve’s updates from last two weeks 3:31​ Come-A-Long Coffee in Ask,Tell, Demand -Link to Come-A-Long Coffee, https://muleman.co/2ZvnWz5​ 4:14​ Documenting the fixing of contracted heels 4:44​ Online training and photo checks 5:32​ Should the saddle pad be tent-up before placing the saddle? 8:55​ White hairs on the back of a mule -Link to Learn More about White Hairs, https://muleman.co/2X4vIxq​ 10:35​ Ground foundation training update on client’s mule 11:18​ Adjusting knots on the halter -Link to Adjusting a Rope Halter, https://mu

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about using treeless mule saddles, trimming mule hooves and shoeing mules and donkeys, saddle pads slipping, 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 0:13​ Correction from last week: Spacing on breaching 2:23​ Are treeless saddles okay for mules and donkeys? 5:40​ Why use a rear cinch? 14:45​ Is a britchen and breast collar needed for a pack saddle? 17:48​ Can you use the same breast collar for packing as riding? 21:10​ Steve’s vacation trip to Alaska 24:42​ Getting a mule to take the bit 30:41​ Saddle pad slipping 33:17​ Handling a skittish 3-year old mule 37:10​ New mule pacing 39:57​ How often should I have my donkey’s hooves trimmed? -Link to Shoeing Your Mules and Donkeys, https://muleman.co/2NaJgV6​ 41:46​ Do you need to sho

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about feeding first or second cut grass and alfalfa hay, cross-tying mules, fenders, stirrups, and knee problems, ordering mule shoes, 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 0:42​ Steve’s going on vacation to Alaska (hunting and fishing) 1:29​ Free Shipping to lower 48 States (August 7-17, 2009 Only) 5:05​ Another person recognized Steve’s voice in public! 6:03​ What is the difference in sizes for Steve’s rope halters? 8:43​ Alfalfa vs. grass hay for mules -Link to Mules Can’t Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2​ -Link to Founder in Mules and Donkeys, https://muleman.co/2XMrqvD​ 11:40​ How much pasture does two donkeys need? -Link to U of A Extension Center for testing mule hair, https://muleman.co/31wF0Fm​ 14:08​ Become

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

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about his newest cowboy saddle and having the audience vote on naming it, how to add muscle to a new mule, shoeing for mule hoof overreach, cinches, breast collars, 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 0:31​ Review of Steve’s Newest Cowboy Saddle-looking for new name from customers 4:21​ Recommended name “Festus” after Gunsmoke 6:05​ Steve fighting a fire 1 mile from his ranch 10:57​ What angle should the hind hooves be compared to width? -Link to Basics of Shoeing Your Mule and Donkey, https://muleman.co/2NaJgV6​ 14:10​ Biggest problem with shoeing donkeys 15:14​ How strong is the New Cowboy Saddle Tree for light roping? 17:58​ 16 Hand Molly bullying a 14 hand 3 year-old 20:52​ Possible to stop herd leader mentality? 21:58​ Crue

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about hackamores and bosals, imprinting young mules, BLM burro history, recent earthquakes, wedding anniversaries 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 0:29​ Steve’s 51st Wedding Anniversary 2:57​ Jess driving sheep 5:59​ Molly throwing head -Link to Installing a Bridle on Ear Shy Mule, https://muleman.co/2XEIs3j​ -Link to Humane Twitch and Doctoring Your Mule, https://muleman.co/2I1NXiT​ 13:02​ How to treat mud fever? -Link to Espana Products, https://muleman.co/2VdMAlt​ 14:53​ Will abuse determine how a mule responds later? 18:40​ Ear Shy Mule 19:42​ BLM Burro History 21:21​ New rider needs to establish leadership in the saddle -Link to Establishing Leadership Video Series, https://muleman.co/2UWK1UF​ 26:25​ Dry spots ove

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Conway Buckles, Beta Britchen, the 3-6-9-12 Method for Building Foundation and A Whole Lot More! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:18​ Conway Buckles are hard 0:58​ Ask Questions 3:32​ Grain for elderly donkeys 6:41​ Eric Parmer Mule and Donkey Clinic, July 27-28 9:23​ Right way to use Conway Buckles - Link to Beta Britchen, https://muleman.co/2HfQ5UQ​ - Link to Sitting on the Neck of My Mule (Do not use cruppers), https://muleman.co/2L6tM6a​ 16:09​ QVMR Custom Knife and Sheath 16:36​ Timothy hay cubes for elderly mules and donkeys 17:21​ Kids mule saddles 19:05​ Riding first mule after knee replacement 19:54​ Horse halter for mule - Link to Come-A-Long Rope, https://muleman.co/2HxQwHX​ 21:59​ 3,6,9,12 for building foundation - Link for Ground Foundation Train

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Mules Building America, Nervous Mules, Establishing Leadership, Mules as Friends or Foes and A Whole Lot More! This is Part A (For Part B click https://muleman.co/2NrNYkW​ ) Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch​ **************************************** 0:00​ Welcome to Ask Steve 1:32​ How do you correct a pushy mule? 8:13​ Steve’s hat this week 10:43​ Mule pacing and pawing 16:35​ Mules built America 19:02​ Basics of mule and horse differences 25:12​ Does ‘ask, tell, demand’ work with horses too? 26:29​ Can a horse trainer train a mule? 29:02​ Nervous mule 31:52​ Bolting Mule 34:10​ Taking Mules to Water When Hiking/Camping 37:31​ Mule Ground Foundation Kit work with donkey? -Link to Mule Ground Foundation Kit, https://muleman.co/2VieHQg​ -Link to Don’t Create an Ass from Hell, https://muleman.co/30c9qMl​ 40:

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about his Special Program, Mule Nutrition, Best Saddles for packing and for Australians, when to start a mule, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:00 Welcome back to Ask Steve 4:02 Start and finish mule in hackamore 7:53 Feed for a pregnant mule 9:25 Nutrition for overweight donkey -Link to Mules Can’t Stand Prosperity, https://muleman.co/2IBYEu2 -Link to Feed Talk, https://muleman.co/2DoBjIb 13:06 Update: Mule stopped rearing during shoeing with Come-A-Long Rope 14:25 What age can you ride a young mule

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about his first mule Casper, Hot Rods and BBQ, fly masks, bucking mules, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:00 Welcome to Ask Steve 0:38 Steve’s 1949 Mercury 5:42 Fat mule walking fence 8:05 Tips for adding mule to farm 10:20 Recommended DVD to start with Mammoth Jennies - Link to Mule Ground Foundation Starter Kit, https://muleman.co/2VMpndH 12:38 67 - Am I too old to ride? 15:37 73 - Am I too old to ride? 16:13 How often to worm a mule? (78 and still riding) - Link to humane twitch, https://mule

In this episode, Steve Edwards, owner of Queen Valley Mule Ranch in Queen Valley, Arizona takes time to talk about Steve’s recent wreck, recovering after bear scare, drinking pond water, hoof care, and A Whole Lot More! Click 'show more' to see the minute marker for each question so you can get right to the topic you're most interested in! Please leave a comment below letting us know what you think about the video, and be sure to subscribe to our channel before you go! Find Steve on Facebook and hang out on his future live streaming videos! https://www.facebook.com/muleranch **************************************** 0:00 Welcome and Happy Memorial Day Week 0:30 Steve’s wreck 8:29 Mule braces before moving - Link to podcast, http://podcast.muleranch.com/ 12:20 How to doctor a rope burn 14:36 Cribbing wooden fences 17:40 Frustrated with lack of results when training 20:28 Patchy shedding 22:15 Recovering after bear scare 24:48 Hoof crumbling 26:37 Mule and donkey diet to prevent foundering