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Download - Benefit of Organizational Skills
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Synopsis: Preparing for a mule show can be a lot of work, but with adequate planning and proper organization, you'd be surprised what Longears Lovers can accomplish. Learn Meredith's secrets for getting your animals, transportation, clothing, and gear ready for the show in advance.
Keywords: shows, preparation, organization, transportation, clothing, gear, rehearsals, competitions

Download - Dressage Explained
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Synopsis: A straightforward explanation of what to expect should you decide to try dressage with your equine. Learn how dressage can help condition your animal's body for athletic competition and improve the effectiveness of your leg, seat, and rein cues.
Keywords: dressage, cues, competitions, shows, levels, conditioning, combined training

Download - Driving Activities
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Synopsis: An experienced mule or donkey is ideal for numerous driving activities. Longears' natural sensibility, responsiveness to verbal cues, and calm demeanor make them the equine of choice whether you're driving in a parade or in the arena of a driving competition.
Keywords: driving, parades, competitions, marathon driving, recreation, therapeutic riding

Download - Jack Copp Joker
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Synopsis: A Mule can be a wonderful companion to help rehabilitate both the body and the mind. Meet Jack Copp and hear the story of how his mule "Joker" got him back on his feet after a crippling accident.
Keywords: Jack Copp, rehabilitation, companionship, training, tricks

Download - Judging a Show
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Synopsis: Learn Meredith's philisophy on being a show judge and helping exhibitors improve through objective assesment and positive interaction.
Keywords: shows, judging, exhibitions, objectivity, competitions, rules

Download - Longears Loving Impact
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Synopsis: From biblical Jerusalem to the arenas of modern equestrian competition, Longears have played an integral role in the history of humanity. When faced with a challenge, stop, look, listen with your heart as well as your ears; your donkey has much to teach you.
Keywords: historical, biblical, characteristics, contributions

Download - LTR Training Principles Philosophy
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Synopsis: An examination of the philosophy behind the Lucky Three Ranch training techniques. Focus on developing a relationship with your equine based on tust and communication.
Keywords: training, positive reinforcement, behavior modification, body language, philosophy, Little Jack Horner

Download - Mule Fever, Part 1
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Synopsis: Experience the phenomena known as "Mule Fever" Symptoms include: childlike behavior coupled with loyalty, integrity, honesty, maturity, humility and moments of overwhelming humor.
Keywords: Bishop Mule Days, transportation, recreation, historical, memories

Download - Mule Fever, Part 2
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Synopsis: Meredith recounts the story of a harrowing hunting trip in which a trusted mule lead the party to safety. Learn helpful tips about taking your Longeared companion with you on your outdoor adventures.
Keywords: hunting, packing, historical, mountains, travel, recreation

Download - Mules at Molokai
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Synopsis: Mules are the equine of choice for packing and riding into untamed wilderness. Read about a community in Hawaii that uses mules to safely transport visitors along the Kalaupapa Trail.
Keywords: packing, riding, mountains, Hawaii, tourism, recreation

Download - Mules in Dressage
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Synopsis: Just like humans, mules must stay active all year round to stay healthy. Learn Meredith's tips for keeping your equine safe in inclement weather and ideas for different things to do with your mule in the winter.
Keywords: winter, recreation, weather, parades, games, gymkhana

Download - Organizing a Show
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Synopsis: From forming a committee to choosing judges, planning a budget and booking a veterinarian, there are many things to do when Organizing a Mule Show. When roles and responsibilities are outlined clearly, the team will have a greater chance of executing a smooth and successful Mule Show.
Keywords: shows, organization, judging, crew, preparation, competitions

Download - Racing Mules
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Synopsis: Mules emerge from the pack and joing the fast-paced world of Racing. Mules generally run races of 300 to 350 yards and have benefitted from improved athleticism from breeding.
Keywords: racing, historical, athleticism, match races, western-style races

Download - Riding Side Saddle
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Synopsis: In a fast paced and dynamic world, riding side saddle can be a chance for equestrians to practice elegance. Learn about the three distinct types of riding side saddle and how it can help build a more well-rounded education in the art of horsemanship.
Keywords: sidesaddle, riding, English, western, period, tips, dressage

Download - Selecting a Trainer
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Synopsis: If you are going to get your equine trained by a professional, choosing the right one is of the utmost importance. Learn Meredith's approach to finding a trainer and evaluating their facility. Establishing a good rapport with your trainer will encourage open discussion of goals and expectations.
Keywords: training, trainers, tips, facilities, character, personality

Download - Showing Equines
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Synopsis: Twenty years after the establishment of the American Donkey and Mule Society, appreciation for Longears has gained momentum. Even if you feel that your animal is not of show quality, you can still attend and learn a lot about showmanship, grooming and training skills. There are now enough mule and donkey shows that anyone wanting to get involved can do so in a practical way.
Keywords: shows, ADMS, donkeys, showmanship, fears, mistakes, transportation, politics

Download - Showing in Harness
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Synopsis: Are you ready to show your mule in harness? Get Meredith's insight on what a judge looks for in a driving class of mules. From working on your mule's manners and conditioning to choosing the right vehicle for him, learn what it takes to show in harness successfully.
Keywords: shows, driving, manners, conditioning, movement, vehicle, judging

Download - Suitability of Mules for Children
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Synopsis: As with any Equine choosing the right individual for your child is of primary importance. Learn simple steps for assessing whether a Mule or Donkey has the right disposition to be ridden by a child.
Keywords: children, jacks, jennets, geldings, commands, disposition, personality

Download - Train with a Professional
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Synopsis: A professional trainer can help your animal develop proper carriage, stamina, and confidence. A mule that is calm and easy to handle is truly a joy and a pleasure to his owner.
Keywords: training, trainers, conditioning, exercises, professional

Download - Winter Fun With Your Mule
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Synopsis: Just like humans, mules must stay active all year round to stay healthy. Learn Meredith's tips for keeping your equine safe in inclement weather and ideas for different things to do with your mule in the winter.
Keywords: winter, recreation, weather, parades, games, gymkhana

Premium Download - Breeding Quality Mules
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Synopsis: Mule-breeding has come a long way from the past reliance on mares deemed "unsuitable" for horse-breeding. Now, more carefully organized breeding programs aim to produce mules that are superior in overall appearance and athletic ability, including Meredith's loyal and personable Trakehner cross, "Vicki."
Keywords: breeding, Little Jack Horner, jacks, mares, Trakehner cross

Premium Download - Equine Behavior: Look Who's Talking! Part 1
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Synopsis: Understanding the capabilities of your mule begins with an understanding of the psychologies and social structures of their ancestral bloodlines. While horses, donkeys, and mules all have certain characteristics and responses that may be common within their particular species and breeds, individuals personalities can of course greatly vary.
Keywords: horses, donkeys, breeding, psychology, personality, phrenology, maturation

Premium Download - Equine Behavior: Look Who's Talking! Part 2
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Synopsis: Part two of this three-part series continues to discuss the evolution of mankind's understanding of equine behavior, from the ancient Greeks to primitive behaviorists to pioneers in what would evolve into modern-day equine psychology. Today's equine and rider can benefit greatly from the practical application of behavioral science.
Keywords: historical, international, psychology, behavior, personality, training

Premium Download - Equine Behavior: Look Who's Talking! Part 3
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Synopsis: Part three in this series explains the significance of slow and steady conditioning of your equine in body and mind and techniques for allowing your animal to actually help you guide its progress. Breeding is also discussed, as is animal selection, both what to look for and - maybe even more importantly - what to look out for.
Keywords: historical, dressage, training, conditioning, riding, gaits, breeding

Premium Download - Good Basic Training Includes Common Sense, Part 2
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Synopsis: While training any equine for saddle or driving, the leading stage of training - both on flat ground and over obstacles - is critical for conditioning the core muscles that support the skeletal frame. Exercise training tips discussed include ground rails, cavaletti, the bridge, the tarp, tractor tires, jumps, trailers, lunging, and ground driving.
Keywords: mule training exercises, obstacles, showmanship, jumps, trailers, lunging, ground driving

Premium Download - Introducing Under Saddle Training
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Synopsis: When your mule is responding obediently in drivelines, through patterns and around obstacles, it is time to introduce him to the additional weight of the rider. This must be done slowly and methodically, after honing his physical development through specific exercises, which will help him handle the added weight of a rider or vehicle
Keywords: training, training exercises, riding, saddle, bucking

Premium Download - Making History with Mules Part 1
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Synopsis: Mules have long been a part of our recorded history. They are frequently mentioned throughout the Bible, and also played a significant role in the societies ancient Greece and Rome. Today, ancestral links like the Somali Wild Ass live in small, but protected numbers; a living reminder of the mule's past contributions.
Keywords: historical, biblical, intelligence, strength, survival, ancestry, personality

Premium Download - Making History with Mules Part 2
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Synopsis: Among history's earliest mule aficionados was George Washington himself, who was the first organized mule breeder in America. Mules and donkeys also played an important role in forging the landscape of the expanding country, from Death Valley to the Erie Canal.
Keywords: historical, George Washington, breeding, USA, labor

Premium Download - Making History with Mules Part 3
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Synopsis: Prior to the industrial age in the United States, mules were utilized in an endless variety of ways - from working fields and plows, pulling barges and streetcars, and guiding tourists into the Grand Canyon. The US Army also depended greatly on their strength and humility in conflicts such as the Civil War and World Wars I and II.
Keywords: historical, labor, farming, packing, war

Premium Download - On the Trail with Mules
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Synopsis: Mules are remarkably strong, durable and brave animals, making them excellent mountain partners. A mountain trail ride or pack trip can be the perfect way to get to know your longears and strengthen your bond.
Keywords: recreation, trail, hunting, packing, mountains, travel

School Download - Achieving Balance and Harmony
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Synopsis: Achieving balance and harmony with your mule requires more than just conditioning your mule’s body, but also your own. Implementing certain postures, movements, and exercises while riding will cultivate a more effective partnership.
Keywords: mule training exercises, training, riding, stabilizing, balance, self-carriage, correcting

School Download - Donkey Training Part 01
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Synopsis: In the first installment of this ten-article series, we are introduced to the basics of donkey training. From foal imprinting through the fundamentals of obstacle training, we begin to learn just how unique these “big personalities in a small package” really are.
Keywords: donkeys, training, foals, imprinting, obstacles, exercises

School Download - Donkey Training Part 02
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Synopsis: In the second installment of this ten-article series, Meredith reviews the fundamentals you learned in Part One, then it’s on to the round pen where it’s all about using your tack and learning to lunge.
Keywords: donkeys, training, tack, lunging, roundpen, exercises

School Download - Donkey Training Part 03
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Synopsis: In the third installment of this ten-article series, as always, you will be encouraged to review the past lessons before moving on to the next lesson. Then Meredith covers how to get your donkey to “reverse” and “trot,” along with using the essential skill of ground-driving.
Keywords: donkeys, training, reverse, trot, ground driving, exercises

School Download - Donkey Training Part 04
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Synopsis: In the fourth installment of this ten-article series, after a quick review of your previous lessons, you will need an assistant to help you because (if he is big enough to ride) you and your donkey are ready to work in the saddle!
Keywords: donkeys, training, saddle, riding, commands, steering, exercises

School Download - Donkey Training Part 05
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Synopsis: In the fifth installment of this ten-article series, you and your donkey will learn how to negotiate an hour-glass pattern and maneuver through some straight-forward but challenging obstacles, both ground-driving and (if appropriate) with you onboard.
Keywords: donkeys, training, saddle, riding, obstacles, ground driving, exercises

School Download - Donkey Training Part 06
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Synopsis: In the sixth installment of this ten-article series, once you’ve had a quick review of previous lessons, it’s on to training your donkey to do his turns on the haunches while on the drive-lines, and using the trot on the obstacle course.
Keywords: donkeys, training, turns, trot, obstacles, exercises

School Download - Donkey Training Part 07
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Synopsis: In the seventh installment of this ten-article series, you and your donkey will learn the basics and the finer points of how to properly canter both in the arena and out in the open.
Keywords: donkeys, training, exercises, riding, canter

School Download - Donkey Training Part 08
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Synopsis: In the eighth installment of this ten-article series, you will learn how vitally important lateral movements are and the best techniques to use when teaching your mule to move laterally.
Keywords: donkeys, training, exercises, riding, lateral movement

School Download - Donkey Training Part 09
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Synopsis: In the ninth installment of this ten-article series, we learn the finer points of lateral techniques under saddle. Using very specific exercises, Meredith takes us through the paces of perfecting this crucial skill.
Keywords: donkeys, training, lateral movement, saddle, exercises, obstacles, leg yielding

School Download - Donkey Training Part 10
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Synopsis: The tenth and last installment of this ten-article series is dedicated to lengthening and jumping, making sure your donkey’s posture is the best it can be for the ultimate in donkey/rider showmanship challenge—jumping!
Keywords: donkeys, training, posture, exercises, conditioning

School Download - Road to Success with Your Mule
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Synopsis: Training your equine should always be done in a logical, consistent and respectful way, with logical beginnings and in a sequential fashion. Setting a good foundation with these low-level exercises is key to a happy and successful partnership with your mule.
Keywords: training, foundation, exercises, leading, flatwork, obstacles, obedience

School Download - The Language of Longears
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Synopsis: Communicating with your equine comes from three basic sources: verbal language (including both tone and content), body language (position and gait), and touch language (by hand, grooming tool, or whip). Using all of these methods in combination will help give your commands more authority and a more positive response.
Keywords: communication, language, body, touch, verbal, commands, training

School Download - Using Dressage With Mules
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Synopsis: Dressage—whether it is basic or the most advanced—is a French word for “training.” It is thoughtful, considerate and kind, and will produce a mule that is mentally and physically capable of doing anything you might like with a relaxed and willing attitude. It may take a little longer, but the result speaks for itself.
Keywords: dressage, training, riding, conditioning, strength, posture

School Download - What's the Difference Part 1
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Synopsis: At first glance, all training methods for equines may seem very similar, but in actuality there are many specialized factors to take in consideration, particularly with mules. Meredith Hodge’s training program emphasizes first and foremost to pay close attention to what you’re giving to them—from daily nutrition to performance rewards—as it is essential in making sure that they are able to give you their very best.
Keywords: training, rewards, nutrition, crimped oats, pasture, behavior modification, program

School Download - What's the Difference Part 2
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Synopsis: In the second part of this series on Meredith’s unique training program, Meredith focuses on moving your equine to various training exercises, including obstacles and working in the round pen. If you are willing to put in the time and effort necessary to properly conditioning your animal, the result will be a happy and comfortable equine.
Keywords: resistance free, training, leading, obstacles, conditioning, roundpen