MULE TALK! THE PODCAST ABOUT MULES, MULE TRAINING, AND THE MULE INDUSTRY.
A published author with a lifetime experience of riding, and working with horses since early childhood, Cindy K Roberts hosts the award-winning podcast, Mule Talk about mules and donkeys. Interviews cover care and handling of, mule and donkey events, anything mule and donkey! Cindy interviews mule owners, mule handlers, representatives of mule and donkey ranches, veterinarians, farriers, sellers, and promoters of donkeys and mules. Cindy K. Roberts began working with mules in 1985 and is a contributing feature writer in several equine magazines.
In 2024, Meredith Hodges of the Lucky Three Ranch teamed up with Cindy K Roberts on Mule Talk. Together, they provide educational and entertaining content about mules and the mule industry.
Cindy also interviews mule trainers making a difference in the mule industry. Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production.
Episodes
241 episodes
NEONATAL ISOERYTHROLISIS WITH DR. JOSIE TRAUB
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 1...
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Driving With Mules and Donkeys - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
Driving With Mules and Donkeys - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch How to properly train your mule or donkey for driving a cart/wagon.Selecting the right harness for your driving activity.Ground driving and ...
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JUMPING WITH MULES - DONKEYS - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH
JUMPING MULES - DONKEYS - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCHLearn how to properly prep your mule or donkey for jumping under saddle.Working ground poles to your advantage.Discussion on Point 1, Point 2, and 3 Point ...
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Breeding for Quality Mules - Part 2 - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
Breeding for Quality Mules part 2 continues:What are your breeding goals?Focus on the jack, and his temperament as well as the mare. Essentials you will need when delivery is near.What to expe...
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Breeding for Quality Mules Part 1 - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
Breeding for Quality Mules Part 1 - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three RanchMeredith Shares her expertise in breeding jacks to horse mares and jennets, selecting the premiere jack for your mule foal, selecting good quality mares fo...
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Donkeys As Livestock Guardians - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
Donkeys As Livestock Guardians - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three RanchLearn How to Manage Jacks.How to Work With Your Donkeys and Mules to Establish Boundaries.Donkeys Don't Necessarily Make Good Pets.How to...
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Hauling Mules Long Distances with Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch, Loveland, CO.
Hauling Mules Long Distances with Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch - Loveland, CO, shares with us how to prepare to haul your mules and donkeys on a long trip to a show or event, and how to travel safely out of state. Learn about:<...
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Movie Mules & Donkeys Part 2 with Meredith Hodges, Lucky Three Ranch
Movie Mules & Donkeys Part 2 with Meredith Hodges, Lucky Three Ranch.Remember, you can't HEEHAW your way into Hollywood!Listen to the exploits of mules and donkeys in film.Parachuting Mules in film. ...
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Mules & Donkeys in Film and TV Shows - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
Mules & Donkeys in Film and TV Shows - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch, in Loveland, Colorado tells us her experience in training mules and donkeys for film and shows. Learn how Animals are trained for scenes in films
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Assessing Your Equine - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch - Loveland CO Assessing your Mule and Why
Assessing Your Equine - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch - Loveland CO Assessing your Mule and Why Find out how to symmetrically measure your mule's body to assess his or her athletic abilities. Guess what? It'...
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Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch - Surge of Mule Shows!
SURGE OF MULE SHOWS. As they say, "You've come a long way, baby!" Mule shows are now so numerous that it is becoming very difficult to decide which ones to attend. Years ago, our mules were not necessarily welcome at horse competitions, and tod...
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Meredith Hodges - Why Mules Are Exceptional
Why Mules Are Exceptional - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch, Loveland, COLearn about their exceptional qualities:The mule's chest muscle enhances the mobility of the front quarters.The mule's hindquarters; his muscl...
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Mule Trainer Angela Loving - Things to Consider When Buying a Mule
Mule Trainer Angela Loving - Things to Consider When Buying a MuleThink carefully on what you want to do with your new mule.Get a mule that is compatible to your capabilities. Responsible mule owners take adeq...
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Meredith Hodges - Establishing Management Practices for N.I. (Neonatal Isoerythrolisis) In Mule Foals
Meredith Hodges of Lucky Three Ranch, Loveland, Colorado shares with us Establishing Management Practices for N.I. (Neonatal Isoerythrolisis) a condition that is more common in newborn mule foals. Discuss a plan of action with ...
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Dr. Josie Traub-Dargatz, Professor Emeritus of Internal Medicine (retired)
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 Isoerythro...
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Meredith Hodges - Myths About Desensitization
TV Personality, Author, World Renowned Mule Trainer, Meredith Hodges of the Lucky Three Ranch in Loveland Colorado shares her knowledge on Myths About Desensitization. In this episode learn how to:Correctly apply desensitizing techn...
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Mule Trainer - Angela Loving on Mule Talk!
Angela Loving shares with us her experience in working with a feral mule, the stages of training, and the emotional upsets that mules experience. Some mules require additional and personal attention to help them get pas...
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Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch - Personality Differences Among Horses, Mules, and Donkeys
Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch - Personality Differences Among Horses, Mules, and DonkeysReactive-Flight reflex varies between the horse, mule, and donkey.Physical needs are different between the horse, mule, a...
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MEET HAYDON CLEVELAND - MULE TRAINER FROM ARKANSAS
Haydon Cleveland works with mules and horses at the ranch in Arkansas. Haydon has a quiet demeanor and enjoys his work. Listen to Haydon share with us how he works with mules and horses around the barn. On Mule Talk!
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Meredith Hodges - Herd Introductions - Trailer Loading Your Mule, Using the Hard Tie, Using Restraints and more!
Meredith Hodges - Herd Introductions - Trailer Loading Your Mule, Using the Hard Tie, Using Restraints, and more!Meredith Hodges and Cindy K Roberts discuss: Herd introductions.Trailer loading. (You don't ...
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Train for the Pleasure of It and Train Your Own Mule - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
Train for the Pleasure of It and Train Your Own Mule - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch Mules and donkeys take things as they come - they live in the moment. Learn how to relish the time with your anima...
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Mule Trainer - Leslie Ballard
Meet Lady Mule Trainer - Leslie BallardA rising star in the mule industry - Leslie Ballard uses her skill set to bring troubled mules around to being productive animals in the workforce. Leslie abides by her own principles when buying, ...
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Selecting a Trainer - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch - Cindy K Roberts - Mule Talk
Selecting a Trainer - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch - Cindy K Roberts - Mule TalkWhere do you begin to look for a qualified trainer for your mule?Learn the smart way to interview a candidate to be your trainer...
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My Favorite Christmas Tradition - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch
My Favorite Christmas Tradition - Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch Memories of Grandma baking for days on end.Listening to Christmas carols in the evening and hearing stories passed on about our elders' Chri...
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CHRISTMAS EDITION OF MULE TALK - CHRISTMAS FUN WITH YOUR EQUINE - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH
CHRISTMAS EDITION OF MULE TALK - CHRISTMAS FUN WITH YOUR EQUINE - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCHListen to creative ways to enjoy your mule in the winter months.Caring properly for your mules in the wintertime.<...
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