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View Poll Results: Do you own a mule?
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I don't own any Mules.
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I only own 1 Mule.
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I own 2 or more Mules.
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01-17-2014, 08:32 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 240
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If you get a chance Hl649, it would be nice to see a updated pic of those two. They were two sharp looking mules the last time I saw them.
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01-17-2014, 08:34 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Eckville, Alberta
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Yes they have grown quite a bit since these pictures. I'll see if I can find some recent pics.
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I don't hunt sheep because; well, I just don't hunt sheep.........I just waste time in the saddle, more accurately I waste time in the seat behind my mules.
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01-17-2014, 02:15 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 240
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There something about sandbars and mules, they are like magnets and steel.
If you see this they are getting ready for a roll.
Riding through some of the bad washouts last spring where the trail used to be.
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01-17-2014, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: At the end of the Thirsty Beaver Trail, Pinsky lake, Alberta.
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What a Beauty eh? 
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01-17-2014, 09:04 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 240
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I got a pic of Tigger with his mare mom the other day, so I thought I should post it.
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01-19-2014, 05:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Eckville, Alberta
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I don't hunt sheep because; well, I just don't hunt sheep.........I just waste time in the saddle, more accurately I waste time in the seat behind my mules.
Last edited by hl649; 01-19-2014 at 05:35 PM.
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02-23-2014, 09:13 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 938
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Addition to the heard
Meet little Wade, he's out of a nice foundation bred Quarter Horse mare. Ole' Jim seems a bit concerned of the little fellow. Jim does not like change but he will come around and teach the youngster all the ropes. This little guy hopefully will make a nice mount for my wife. He's super gentle and willing and will come in the house with you if we would let him ! We also have a nice mare who is bred to a jack that will foal in June, so we are pretty excited about that.
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02-23-2014, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Eckville, Alberta
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Nice looking little guy. Glad to see to got him home.
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I don't hunt sheep because; well, I just don't hunt sheep.........I just waste time in the saddle, more accurately I waste time in the seat behind my mules.
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02-23-2014, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: WMU 108
Posts: 2,465
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After seeing all the great pictures of the backcountry it makes me wonder why anybody wants to go to those far off exotic places. There's so much here yet to see.
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02-23-2014, 08:26 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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Thank you all for sharing your stories and Mule pictures here with us.
I am a big fan of Mules (Hinnies as well) along with all Equine species. Unfortunately I have no Mule(s) and as such; no images to share... Hopefully I shall be able to rectify that problem in the future.
This thread is a great one. Hopefully we shall see many more Mules here in the future! Not to mention all that beautiful scenery!
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02-24-2014, 08:57 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 240
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Wade is a well put together mule, Dog River. Those foundation quarter horse mares are what we like to cross with to. We like dual purpose mules...Wade looks like a good find...
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02-24-2014, 08:08 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Thanks for the compliments. Here is a bit better photo of the little guy. He's super gentle.
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03-14-2014, 08:46 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Teaching the young feller some things ..........
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03-14-2014, 09:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Eckville, Alberta
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I know what you'll be doing with all your spare time this year. And next...
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I don't hunt sheep because; well, I just don't hunt sheep.........I just waste time in the saddle, more accurately I waste time in the seat behind my mules.
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03-14-2014, 10:15 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Looks like you are off to a great start D.R.
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03-14-2014, 11:17 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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He's a great little guy to be around. Very willing , quite and wants to learn. Old Jim does not like him much but I hope with time he will come around to him. We have a mule for due in June as well and are looking forward to that.
We need some spring mule pics on here guy's !! 
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03-15-2014, 02:02 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Copperhead Road, Morinville
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Great thread! I hope that you fellas keep it going!
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03-25-2014, 05:50 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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We have a baby mule foal coming in June out of this cow bred mare, we have high hopes and cant wait to see the little guy/gal.
We need mule photos mule people ! Its spring, well almost.
Dog_River
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03-25-2014, 06:20 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Eckville, Alberta
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Here's a picture of a little outing we had a few days ago. We got together with a friend who has a team of quarterhorses and played around for the day. Getting ready for the hills this summer. I've still got a few modifications and improvements to make on the wagon and some minor tweaking with the harness and team. Otherwise I'm pretty happy with this setup now.
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I don't hunt sheep because; well, I just don't hunt sheep.........I just waste time in the saddle, more accurately I waste time in the seat behind my mules.
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03-26-2014, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Looking great ! I really like your team. What do they weigh ?
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03-26-2014, 08:10 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Eckville, Alberta
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They were about 1200 lbs. when I got them but they were quite thin. I would say they have fattened up to 1300 - 1400 lbs. over the winter. They went from a 18" collar to a 20" collar over the winter. They are probably the weight they will be staying at now. They came off an Amish farm in Iowa. They are broke extremely well and they know how to pull.
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I don't hunt sheep because; well, I just don't hunt sheep.........I just waste time in the saddle, more accurately I waste time in the seat behind my mules.
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03-26-2014, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dog_River
We have a baby mule foal coming in June out of this cow bred mare, we have high hopes and cant wait to see the little guy/gal.
We need mule photos mule people ! Its spring, well almost.
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well Dog, i'll be waiting to see your pics, neat looking mare-how many sleeps?
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03-26-2014, 04:37 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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June 15ish. I am just really excited about it. The only thing I don't like about this mare is her white feet, but we are hoping the Jack will fix that problem.
We have another mule coming here in a month or so and I will be sure to post some pics. I really enjoy this thread.
I need to find a good vet that is familiar with working on mules if anyone knows a good one.
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03-26-2014, 04:44 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Eckville, Alberta
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Do you know if her white socks come from the Tobiano Gene? If they do, there is a 50% chance that your mule will have white socks too (i.e., Tobiano is a recessive gene) and possibly a white spot on his butt. Either way I think it is going to be a nicely put together mule.
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I don't hunt sheep because; well, I just don't hunt sheep.........I just waste time in the saddle, more accurately I waste time in the seat behind my mules.
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03-26-2014, 08:09 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dog_River
June 15ish. I am just really excited about it. The only thing I don't like about this mare is her white feet, but we are hoping the Jack will fix that problem.
We have another mule coming here in a month or so and I will be sure to post some pics. I really enjoy this thread.
I need to find a good vet that is familiar with working on mules if anyone knows a good one.
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exciting for sure, hope the snow's quit by the middle of june. Jack might improve foot quality over the mares-seen a fair share of good white feet over the years. Fingers crossed & keep the pics coming-great thread :-)
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03-26-2014, 08:57 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hl649
Do you know if her white socks come from the Tobiano Gene? If they do, there is a 50% chance that your mule will have white socks too (i.e., Tobiano is a recessive gene) and possibly a white spot on his butt. Either way I think it is going to be a nicely put together mule.
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He sire was a Palomino, Genuine 007. Not sure if the Tobiano gene is in there or not.
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03-26-2014, 08:58 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by creeky
exciting for sure, hope the snow's quit by the middle of june. Jack might improve foot quality over the mares-seen a fair share of good white feet over the years. Fingers crossed & keep the pics coming-great thread :-)
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Not sure about the snow part................. we got another 6" last night, enough already or the colt will be born in the snow bank.
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05-24-2014, 05:06 AM
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Taking the youngster out.
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05-24-2014, 07:11 AM
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Location: Eckville, Alberta
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When is the baby due?
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I don't hunt sheep because; well, I just don't hunt sheep.........I just waste time in the saddle, more accurately I waste time in the seat behind my mules.
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05-24-2014, 10:42 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2010
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June 15ish I,ll be posting some photos shortly after.
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