DONKEY TRAINING, PART 1 MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• Begin with imprinting the foal

• Introducing the halter to your young donkey

• Leading your donkey

• Never be in a hurry when training your donkey

• Lead your donkey around your workstation

• Begin training in the Round Pen

• Using the lunge line in your training session

• Do not drill your donkey OR mule

• Line driving your donkey and more!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEREDITH HODGES - INTERVIEWS WITH HER STAR TEAM MEMBERS - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• Listen to the amazing projects that are in the works for the Lucky Three Ranch.
• Interviews with her star team!
• Meredith received many awards over the years and is a pioneer in her own right.
• Happy Birthday, Meredith!!!

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KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL TRAINING PART 2 - ATTITUDE & APPROACH - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• Establishing a bond.
• Feeding.
• Consideration.
• Structured exercises.
• Body language and verbal communication.
• Benefits of group lessons.
• Take lessons periodically to stay on track and improve your own skills.
• Lists of trainers and instructors can be obtained from the United States Equestrian Federation.

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KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL TRAINING PART 1 - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH

• The Work Station.
• Tack and Equipment.
• In the Round Pen.
• Be aware of how your own body language and verbal commands elicit certain behaviors in your animal.
• The Hard Tie - Elbow Pull to encourage good posture, and how to use it.
• In the Arena.
• Open Areas.

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Kevin Browning - Native Indian - War Pony Productions - Portrays American History

• The truth about the American Indian tribes and their culture.
• Stealing mules from the army and settlers.
• War Pony Productions brings living history to rodeos, festivals, schools, and horse shows.
• Kevin Browning is a descendant of Quahna Parker, war leader of the Kwahadi ("Antelope") band of the Comanche Nation.

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Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz, Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine (retired) from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in 2017. In this episode - learn about:

• Neonatal Isoerythrolysis (N.I.) A life-threatening condition that is more common in mule foals.
• Learn how to prevent it.
• Clinical signs recognized in the first few days of the foal's life and perhaps up to 12 days of age include: a) Weakness and lethargy, b) Decrease in suckling the mare c) Rapid breathing, d) Pale or yellow discoloration of the mucous membranes. e) Red color to the urine f) In severe cases collapse and death can occur.
• 1 in 10 mule foals is at risk for this disease.
• How to determine if the foal is at risk for N.I.
• Learn how N.I. can be prevented.

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MULE TRAINER MAX BISHOP - MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT GAITED MULES

• How to breed for a gaited mule
• Select a gaited jack with excellent movement to breed
• The mare should be correct in being gaited.
• The type of bit, saddle, and gear to use on your gaited mule.
• Good balance and steady low hands should be demonstrated when riding a gaited mule.

This and more on Mule Talk!

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January 2026 episode! Dave Recker, The MuleEnthusiast, Mule Answer Man, from Columbia, Missouri, shares his insight on the trends in the mule industry. Dave has worked with mules for 40 years and loves to share his knowledge with others.

Join Cindy K. Roberts, Host, and Dave Recker for this light-hearted and entertaining episode on Mule Talk.

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