TRAINING a Young MULE: Haltering & SCARY OBJECTS

Use code: MTNBUILT for 15% off your next order at https://cafemule.com Shop Merch Here: www.mtnbuiltmerch.com Our Essential Equine Gear List: https://amzn.to/3JImZM9 In this video we are going to share how we train a young mule. Much like training horses, mules need clear consistency and above all you have to build a solid trusting relationship with your equine partner. If you've been watching our channel for a while than you are very familiar with our new molly mule, Josey! We figured it was time for a training update! We have owned Josey for five weeks now and have been consistently working with her during that time. If you remember, she wasn't halter broke when we purchased her. She was pretty timid towards us, but quickly started to warm up and even seek attention. We are going to show you what we have been doing with her so far and also introduce her to some new scary objects to show how to utilize the natural curiosity in a young equine! We will keep posting updates and bring you all along with her journey from a scared unhandled yearling to a confident mountain mule! It really helps us out if you like and subscribe! Be sure to leave a comment if you have any questions, suggestions or a good story about your mule or horse! As always thank you for watching! God Bless! -Jason and Alyssa 00:00 Intro 03:00 Haltering 03:43 Starting on a positive note 04:30 Handling her feet 06:42 Familiarizing with the flag 07:48 Why use a flag? -Purpose of the flag 11:07 Seeing objects with both eyes at once 11:35 Getting them used to some pressure 12:03 Leading 13:10 Dealing with brace - not wanting to lead forward 13:53 Teaching them to respect your space 14:45 Teaching a new language -trying to understand a young equines mind 16:08 Yeilding to pressure - forequarters 18:25 Scary object 1- The tarp 21:33 Scary object 2- The "bridge" 28:13 Yeilding to pressure- hindquarters 28:53 Working with the rope 29:30 Approach and retreat to build confidence 30:55 Under the chin- a scary spot 33:51 Leading out of the round pen - the first walks 35:44 Working on building confidence away from the herd- rubber band 36:46 Grazing- a positive reward while away from the herd 37:09 Scary objects outside of the corral 39:58 Brace and what to do- an example 40:36 Closing thoughts Our Instagram (Mules): https://www.instagram.com/mountain_bu... Our Instagram (Hunting): https://www.instagram.com/mtn_built?i... The Tent We Use: Roamin Home Tents: www.roaminhome.com The Panels We Use Noble Panels: www.noblepanels.com The Weed Free Hay We Use Standlee Premium Western Forage: www.standleeforage.com ................................................................................................................................. #horse #horses #horseriding #mule #mules #trailriding #mountains #muletraining #horsetraining #animals #donkey #donkeys #farm #ranch #livestock #cattle #cowboy