Equine Management and Donkey Training

by Meredith Hodges

Revised 2011 edition with perfect binding, color photographs and new information. This in-depth manual corresponds to the award-winning DVD series, Training Mules and A Logical Approach to Longears . With these tried-and-tested tools, and using Meredith s rule of patience, kindness and understanding, you ll learn the secrets to a well-rounded training program and bond with your mule, donkey or horse in a deep and meaningful way The result will be a beautiful, well-mannered, well-trained equine! Subjects the basics of housing, feed and nutrition, health care and grooming, the importance of extensive showmanship training and how to judge your equine s strengths and weaknesses. EQUINE MANAGEMENT AND DONKEY TRAINING
Equipment Needed
Introduction to Mules and Donkeys
Housing Your Mule, Feed and Nutrition, Health and Routine Care, Bathing and Vacuuming
Body Clipping, Braiding, Advanced Showmanship
Differences Between the Donkey and the Mule, Imprinting for Foal and Adult
Tying and Leading, The Obstacle Course, Trailer Loading, Showmanship
Socialization, The Young Jack, Breeding, Special Problems
Basics in the Round Pen, Trotting, Mounting, Patterns and Obstacles at the Walk and Trot, The Canter
Lateral Training, Lengthening the Stride, Jumping, Massage for Your Athlete

130 pages, Perfect-bound

First published December 1, 1999

About the author

Meredith Hodges, eldest daughter of Charles M. Schulz, lives in Loveland, Colorado. Inspired by her mother Joyce Doty, Meredith has made her mark as a breeder, trainer and international promoter of mules and donkeys for the past 37 years, and is, today, known as the world’s foremost authority on the contemporary saddle mule. She is the author of six books on training; the producer of 48 television episodes, including Training Mules and Donkeys; and is the creator of the Jasper the Mule series of children’s books and movies. Meredith’s eleven-part DVD series is the first-ever equine training correspondence course. The 127-acre Lucky Three Ranch is home to her champion mules and donkey, and is open for scheduled tours. For more information, go to www.LuckyThreeRanch.com and JasperTheMule.com. Find Meredith Hodges and Lucky Three Ranch on Facebook and Twitter.