Whoa mule! Middle Tennessee Mule Skinner's Association (USA), who strive to preserve the heritage of the rural work mule, brought together 91 mules to plough a field in Woodbury, Tennessee, USA 🐴 | Guinness World Records

Training horses and mules to stand calmly for the farrier is crucial. Well-trained animals make the farrier’s job safer and more efficient, while uncooperative animals can pose significant risks, potentially causing injuries to both themselves and the farrier. Ensuring that horses and mules are accustomed to being handled and having their hooves worked on can greatly reduce stress and improve the quality of care they receive.🐎A good working relationship between farrier, horse, and owner fosters

#MonumentFire Firefighters are taking extraordinary steps to protect lives, property and cultural and natural resources on fires across northern California and the West right now. One of those efforts on the Monument Fire took place last week when firefighters, using a mule pack train, went into the Trinity Alps Wilderness to protect some historic cabins and outbuildings. We know people are still out of their homes and many are still threatened by new or existing fires. As the Alaska Incident Ma

We’re seeing a whole new kind of mule rider these days. Not someone trying to make their mule act like a horse. But someone who’s learning to communicate, train, and ride with real understanding. That’s what Steve’s been working toward for decades—gently shifting the culture. Whether it’s saddles or training, he didn’t push big changes all at once. He built trust, taught consistently, and waited for riders to see it for themselves. | Queen Valley Mule Ranch, Inc