Most Stubborn Mule ever!! Can I Help??
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Most Stubborn Of Stubborn Mule's!! WOW!! Two lost souls! One of the most Stubborn mules ever born and one in need of re focusing after losing her husband and gaining weight. This visit was one of the toughest in 100 degrees heat and only a few hours available. When working with mule's a similar but slightly adjusted approach is needed all other professionals had turned the opportunity down to work with this particular Mule down! PLEASE NOTE ZEB HAS HAD SEVERAL VET CHECKS INCLUDING HIS BACK AND ULCERS.
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the rider needs as much work as the mule. but she is making the most of your instruction.!! amazing job Steve.
Grandfather worked with mules in the army in North Africa during WW2 - absolutely adored them. Always told me that while horses want a leader, mules expect a partner.
Thats lovely, and quite right.
Hmm that’s interesting!
@@firstnamelastname-uq9hrhow so?
Brilliant.
So, the mare I ride identifies as a mule. ^^'
She won't do anything for you if she doesn't know you or if you're too rude: she will stuck in each corner of the training area, won't turn when you ask, turn when you don't want to, refuse to go ahead, lowering her head and maybe kicking (lazy kick though, not rodeo mode) when you ask her for cantering. She's an handful, one of the most stubborn horses I have ever met. She''s smart enough to know how to do whatever she wants with the less effort possible; she doesn't try to make her rider fall, because she knows she doesn't even need to do that.
But, if you treat her with respect and are more stubborn than her, she's incredibely nice; still lazy, but nice. She's perfect on trail: she fears absolutely nothing.
For the first time in my life, I can ride without a coach; so, for the first time in my life, I'm trying to teach something to a horse, meaning I'm not an experienced horse teacher... It took us one hour, but I managed to teach her how to stop (from walk) without reins, and how to walk on the slightlest pressure. I was mesmerized that, a few days later when I came back (I can only ride her twice a week), she didn't forget!
A friend of mine owned a really nice, bright chestnut Quarter horse mule a few years back. She made me smile one day when she said " What we call 'stubborn' ? The mule sees as 'self preservation' !" LOL
In answer to krispeterson (whose reply I can't see here but received in my email notifications) - here it is:
'Never ever put the word horse with the word mule... Being a 30 yr mule man, comparing them.. are they similar no... Still love my Mules tho'.
I do realize and understand what you said, but I mentioned the words 'Quarter horse' because the mule's mother was a Quarter horse and would indicate 'where he came from' : the cross between a female horse and a male donkey , since two mules can't breed. All sorts of ' horse crosses' are used to produce a mule (as I'm sure you're aware ), and depending on what you want to help the mule to excel at. Similar to breeding horses to get that 'talent or ability' more likely to surface, since it's in their genes. So, I've seen it to be pretty common to describe a mule by what cross produced him.
Mules are much different than horses in temperament! You have to understand and work WITH them. They are very intelligent and can be wonderful companions and work-mates. Great job with Zeb. I understand why she would want to keep him, even if he couldn't be ridden. Now she knows that she CAN ride him. Well done!
I totally agree. Mules have a lot of self preservation which they get from the donkey. That's where what people call stubbornness comes from. They are intelligent and can quickly figure things out. Once you have their trust and if they are treated right, you will have the most loving faithful friend forever. Or that's how it was with my mule. I trusted him more than any horse I ever rode, especially on trails.
In the early 1970's, Dad went hunting with mules in Idaho. They were packed with all of their equipment for the week. On the first day, the guide told everyone while hiking up hill to grab the mule's tail to help you get up the incline. My dad's mule kicked and broke his arm. Dad set the break and continued for the week! His pain tolerance always amazed me. You could say he was stubborn as a mule. He wasn't going to let a mule ruin his hunting trip.
Have worked with horses for 60 years and have just started working with a mini mule (she drives). They are so different than horses. If they understand what you ask for, they will do it. They learn very fast. They notice everything, so they keep you honest. You must be mentally present and calm, if so, they are very interested in working with you. Their "personalities" are a joy, when they trust you.
You need to bond with him and he will do anything for you. Yes! They want a partner, not a dictator. Have had mules for years and the one i bought at 18 months is now 23 and goes wherever I point him.
But in the beginning, he had an attitude and I had to lay him down three times and have a talk with him. Laying him down got his attention. No pain or cruelty whatsoever,
I have a 23 year old too and hes finally acting like a grown up!! Makes me think he's gonna live to be 50. I have a young one I started and I just love them both. I stare at them and smile and they think I'm weird.
I think Zeb is great, such a character and very bright. I noticed that he went better at a trot in the school when the owner was using less leg so perhaps rewarding for going forward with less leg pressure works for him? Looks like he is trusting his owner more and gaining more confidence. A great result again
Zeb and I have a lot in common. I'll do anything for reassurance and praise but if you start shouting at me, I'll sit right down and refuse to move!
@@Bobbin_HoodeBlessings on yours and Zeb’s journeys!
Mules have to trust you. when you get that they are the best .
Good old Zeb. You brought out the best in him. He has a forever loving home. God Bless all.
Try honey on the bit for a few bridlings then stop. It worked for me. Then randomly I would put a bit on and it was a surprize to him. I ended up with a horse that would drop his head and take the bit so softly. It became a positive experience for him. Loved him dearly...
I’ve ridden a mule a bit and ground worked with donkeys. Not sure stubborn is the right word. They plant when they’re scared. Seems counter intuitive but that’s the natural reaction. So it’s confidence and, unlike horses in a way, they look for your kindness and courage. Horses look more for leadership. I loved these two. What an interesting partnership and both of them very sweet. Great patience as always from Steve.
He probably didnt like going down the track with the white electric tape because he’s smart and could hear the fence clicking. Gorgeous Mule, well done Steve and Celia.
OMG, thank YOU!I'm 72 years old, and back when I was about 16, maybe 17, I had a very wonderful, yet very stubborn horse that I was training, my "heart" horse., Comanche. One day I was riding him, and backing him up, around a fenced arena, and up toward the barn, when a friend came along and asked me what in the world I was doing to him! I told her that he had begun balking at the water trough he had draunk from many times, even daily, suddenly not wanting to go up to it. He wasn't afraid of it, just was being stubborn, so I said if he wanted to back up, fine, i'd make him back up until he was tired of it and would give up . She told me it would never work, and was the wrong thing to do. He had balked 3 times at the trough, and this was the 3rd time I had backed him up. This time when we got to the trough, he walked up to it, and I could feel him begin shifting his weight backward. He picked up one front foot, and then thought about it, and put it back down and stood there like the gentleman he should be. It was magical. I always had a way of thinking like a horse, and although I sometimes was criticized for being too gentle, or taking too much time, accused of spoiling my horse, I became a person some came to for advice because they could see the results I was having. Sorry for this long comment. I just wanted to let you know, Steve, that this video did my old heart so much good, reminding me of the incident with Comanche. I've never seen another trainer back up a horse (or mule), as I had done. So, thank YOU.
She is so funny! She talks the whole time, I adore her working so hard and doing well!
always nice to see Steve showing that "stubborn as a mule" is a expression and not a reality by his book :3 good work
I don’t have a horse but i could watch you do this all day 🤩
What a characterful mule! Steve showing he’s bilingual! Brilliant post
Did you see it? Often, when the mule got to the point of doing what you wanted, that tail would slow down. A few times the tail would completely relax for an instant.
I saw that too 😃
Yes
The tail swishing seems self regulatory. Like children who rock themselves back and forth, or people who bounce their leg.
Maybe he's just understimulated/bored, and once he's actually given a problem to solve he calms down.
What a lovely lady. Zeb made me smile, he was stubborn but out of fear but you could tell that the two of them have a good relationship.I hope they continue to progress and enjoy time together.
Great work Steve.
What a lovely owner to stick with him. She needs a different saddle though. Please consult mule riding experts on a saddle that fits. When she mounted, her backside was on top of the cantle. That pressure point on that area must be tremendous. Also, as she is tall, she might need to ride with longer stirrups. Zeb's a good mule! Thank you for helping him!
You read my mind..❤. Due to their conformation, Mules are usually tacked with a crupper, breast collar & a belly band to keep the saddle from slipping. Make no mistake...if your tack begins to roll or slip your mount will not be shy to let you know he is not happy. Mules are very smart & extremely opinionated. Think like a mule....:)
@@noblshtplz. Exactly!!! I hope they take note as riding with a saddle that doesn’t fit also endangers the rider.
@@googlamonster5086 Bingo...:)
Seems like she's constantly kicking ?
And it seems as though she was leaning to the left slightly the whole time. Left stirrup always lower than the right. I wonder if that imbalance has him thinking “she’s gonna fall. I better stop”
This was delightful…. Zeb was already well trained…and you got him over so many intimidating spots… well done everyone! ❤❤❤
What a great video on teaching people how to stick with it! No matter the problem, no matter the age, no matter the fitness level, it can be done! While I do think she might work on being quiet in the saddle, especially at the walk, as her leg does go quiet at trot, she does an excellent job at taking instruction & letting go of the past & being in the present. Well done on another great, positive video! Thank you all!!
Gotta add this cuz I've learned and I'm excited to see u work with a mule....if you hold steady pressure when they resist something.....they click into the donkey side and will stay forever!! I've learned to add a slight wiggle or side to side with my lead line to stop them from locking down and napping. Ha. It works!! Then once they know you won't just hold...then they learn to come along . The donkey side is in there when they want to trick you. Ha
It's never the animal it's always what the humans do or do not do that creates the issue.. The difference when you see a professional in charge... mind blowing! Beautiful job!
I was told that you ask to your horse, you say " please" to your mule
I love mules💝💝💝
I just love this one. I don't think I've ever seen Steve work with a mule before and I think it's fascinating..And boy, you weren't kidding about his tail! Thank you so much for sharing this!
I couldn't resist watching this video again. What a character Zeb is! And the way Steve got him to trust and cooperate was amazing. Mules really are different. A horse can be persuaded that the easiest and most comfortable option is doing what the owner wants but this clever mule demands to know WHY before he will cooperate.
He has a great mind. He just needed someone to show him how to use it. This was fantastic!
Steve when you said they can't have babies, it caused me to actually read and learn exactly what differs in a mule, zebra, horse, and donkey. Fascinating.
Actually, an aberration happened and a mule did birth. I saw the report just recently. Totally unheard of. I rode a reining mule once for a few minutes. He was amazing.
Had a friend that had 2 babies out of a mule. Once in a Blue Moon an Lightning Never Strikes Twice.
@@naomiroyle9637 I read that too. I wonder what the actual circumstances were. The story was very vague. You road one? That must have been amazing!
@@ThePyrshepnBelgn Haha. Great names!
@@ThePyrshepnBelgn The Romans' saying for "once in a blue moon" was "cum mula peperit" - when a mule foals.
What a lovely life Celia has. Must be like dying and going to Heaven. I hope she gets Zeb where she wants him because she deserves it for the love and care she gives him. He’s certainly a beautiful boy. 💙
Mules are notoriously stubborn, smart but stubborn. Good for her for persevering. He is lovely though. They will be good for each other. Well done all!
Being a horse girl and a motorcycle girl, I LOVE that bike!! I've been riding my own for 10 years now, didn't start until I was 62 years old. I got tired of looking at the back of the hubby's helmet for the past 44 years when we rode and wanted to see the open road in front, so I cashed in my life insurance policy from work (hubby said, "Wait a minute, I might need that policy with you driving a motorcycle!" LOL.) and bought a 2008 Honda Shadow Aero 750 as a retirement gift for myself. I took the safety class on Mother's Day weekend, so the family celebrated Mother's Day without me, and the rest is history, as they say! Enjoy your "new" 65 year old bike! What a find, especially with your connection with that brand, year and model! How absolutely COOL!!
you just gave me the best 'sh*t-eating' grin in a long time x
ZEB is adorable and seems worth all the work to get him on track.
Good lesson. My young mare was also terrified of cracks in concrete or crossing lines, it was genuine fear for her life, by acknowledging her fear and supporting her and gently encouraging her, she was able to find the courage to go across then lots of love. Same on the road with white lines, there's a round 30 mph sign about 3 or 4' across, with gentle support, she could then go straight through the middle.
That was a great job with Zeb, & Steve recognised his fear & need to be shown & supported.
The bike in the sunroom. Love it! My hubby was brought up on bikes/motorcrossing. His Dad bought this same bike all apart(we call them basket cases here in 🇺🇸)& he put it together. My hubby took it for a ride & was doing loops on gravel & he dumped the bike. He couldn’t find a scratch, dent, scuff, nothing on it. Later his dad said you fell on my bike, didn’t you? My hubby who was 12 said no. Of course Dad knew. He told my hubby the rear light wasn’t working😂Beautiful bike. Enjoy! The mule was adorable. I’m happy to hear it’s getting better for them
Mules can be very headstrong and they are very smart.
As an owner of two mules, this is great to see. Fantastic job Steve Young!
i love this Video as all of them
So Happy to see Senior Ladies have such a Passion to be with Horses , Mules and all types of 4 legged animals
Always have the love to be them and still want to spend time and ride
I feel that passion never ever leaves Horse People
So Many Treasured memories
Hope have Photos
Sadly some People don’t Understand the love We Have
Oh Zeb is so cute ! He was a little naughty trying to nip uncle Steve but with a bit of quiet persuasion he came around to being a nice respectful happy Mule. Well done All 😉🤠
❤ This vid (Steve obvs) and ❤ Celia and Zeb too... Steve is doing people-psychology as much as horse training. Also fantastic that when Celia asked what they wanted on arrival and Steve replied 'we'd like a cup of tea please' Celia took that to mean making home made cake and shortbread... I'd wager a few local charity sales have made a 'couple of bob' of her great baked goods... That loaf cake and shortbread! IMO as with equines, the simple with quality ingredients all put together in the right order at the right time, esp with experience = BEST!
*SO happy Steve helped Celia - husband died, gained grief weight and lost it 🎉 (super hard) rescued a mule.... and then needed help to 'take up the reins' of life again.
His owner is such a lovely, truly caring woman. As always Steve is remarkable and an excellent expert!!!
I got the feeling that in his past he's stumbled on a loose manhole or the like and the experience still worries him, a white line may have been there when went it happened? lovely to see you give him back his confidence, he shows he has some history there in his past that he carries with him that affects his behaviour he's a lovely old boy bless him.
Wonderful to see someone my age riding on a regular basis!
It's always so inspiring watching the way you work, so gentle, but confident that what you're asking is the right thing and good for the animals' well being. It seems to me that they understand that too and makes them feel good about themselves. I also love the respect you show the owners, never making them feel stupid. Thank you.
Steve I love your work. You look tired in this one.i hope you’re doing well. The couple who you helped, wish them the best.
I fell in love with Zeb in this video. His dainty legs and swishy tail and beautiful big ears. Steve, you helped him so much.
Wishing all th best to Zeb and the cute owner! Well done, Steve and Tanya! ❤❤
I like Zeb a lot. He has plenty of go in him. I really liked his owner too
What a brilliant video. From the mule who didn’t think he could to you who said of course you to the amazing Celia who jumped in for it all. Sitting here smiling for all of you. 😊
That was a truly lovely, heartwarming video and a sweet ending! Thanks, Steve and Tanya ❤
Celia and Zebs relationship and confidence was built up as a result of your session.
Wow! Thank you, for persevering with Zeb.🙌I had no idea these transformations were possible. Excellent video🙌
Really enjoyed watching a mule be trained. Same principles, just different. Such a good, encouraging video to keep learning/trying.
I thoroughly enjoyed Zeb and Celia! What a great pair!
Zeb is so sassy. His mum is adorable, I'm glad you were able to help them. Love the nostalgia of the bike too, and in excellent condition! Nothing like warm memories and warm feels.
Well done Steve great work. Great learning for me. Thank you 😊
You.
Awesome job all of you AND in 100’F heat!!! That is remarkable. Some of would have melted doing half the work you did. Bravo!
And I like the. motorcycle in the sun room, especially because it is the exact same everything as the one where you and Tanya met!
See is lovely and has the best owner in Celia. 🙏🏼She seems to understand him so well. Lucky they found each other!❤
Steve you made me cry. You're a legend.
I have always wanted a mule but could never find one that was tall enough for my long legs, but i do follow lots of youtube mule riders and game packers in America of course,one of my favs is bronks and donks.I have looked for one in U.K but the nearest i came to one was a Irish Mammoth donkey that was 16.2hh gelding, so i couldn't even breed one,lots of people have also said that they would like a mule or a hinny so they are becoming more popular.You did good Steve and Tanya, well done for giving that lovely lady Zebs owner some homework, i know she will succeed and make him a lot more biddable, bless her. 🐎🦓⭐
Fantastic job, really appreciate it. I hope Celia and Zeb continue to enjoy life 😊 Loved the C15 in the sun room, used to keep a Z1 in the kitchen 😊 That was "donkeys' years ago" 😂😂
Mule thought patterns , hmmm … I kept looking at Zeb’s ears for clues while ignoring the tail swishes. He understands your corrections and reward system, Steve. He seems to be high energy and wow those kicks were lightening-fast! I’m glad Celia doesn’t have grooming or tacking problems (and knows how to block and correct the occasional nip). She has riding skills and persistence, that’s great! I didn’t see Zeb buck, but I’m concerned about hard surfaces, riding alone
for Celia. I hope she finds a riding buddy!
Btw, Celia, congratulations on the continued weight loss - and you already looked wonderful!! 👍🌟
I’ll bet Zeb wonders why his work is getting easier and easier, lol!
Tania. There’s a beautiful motorcycle in your sun room. If I were you I’d turn it into a lamp table! 😉!
I absolutely LOVE your videos ❤❤❤❤❤
OMG I love his little helicopter tail . What a character
I went on day trip down Grand Canyon on mule back. What an amazing experience.
Absolutely brilliant!
You’re such a blessing to horses and their owners/handlers. It’s a great feeling … inspirational in fact … watching your VLOGs when time and time again you’ve proven your methodology beyond a reasonable doubt, in helping horses/owners to move forward! It continuously works.
If I feel that great after watching, I can only imagine how you and Tanya feel. Even if it’s a struggle … perseverance seems to always get you through.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Happy Trails! 🙏🙌✝️✡️❤️
Steve, love you, Tanya & your wonderful talent. Your training that Mule was the 1st time I’ve seen you breathe so hard & really sweat🤣🤣 also loved your ‘pulling rank’ with Tanya (regarding your new 65yr. old purchase) while walk down memory lane 😉😉😀😀. Be continued to be Blessed.
Loved watching, as always and how to be even more stubborn than the mule😂 Beautiful mule 😍 and love the bike, so well cared for. Thanx🥰
All good. Zen is beautiful and so is Sela. Zen has a runway walk. ❤️
❤love mules❤ everything's a negotiation.... But in the end if they trust you they will follow you🎉
I have a little donkey, and this is so true about him as well. He also has a forever swishing tail. 😊
Wow! That bike is amazing! Gorgeous!
OMG Zeb is adorable! and so nervous .. but Celia knows now how to increase his confidence, we can forgive the toothpaste for sure lol
Great video - as a first time mule owner I soak up all this good information - thank you for sharing!
Looks like his donkey half helped him "survive", while his horse-half allowed him to "submit" and enjoy it. Lovely mule.
Well done, so nice to see the progress with a stubborn mule.
Oh my gosh I've been waiting for this. Haaa. I'm a mule girl. I have 2 amazing johns whove taught me to be a better human. I have horses too but I got mule fever long ago . They are not for the hurried or for the ego . But once they connect to your soul they will do it ALL. I shoot mounted archery off of them. They love an interesting job!! Looking forward to this one.
Great job……as usual! I can appreciate the mule the older I get. There are things I’m just not keen on doing either.
Steve. Tanya. Have a lovely day and stay on those Happy Trails.
Well done you. You made Zeb and his owner a new life together ❤
What a lovely way to end the mule story, with an amazing bike. My husband keeps his in the house aswell, I've convinced myself that it's an expensive ornaments😂.
I've learnt so much from you and I love you stories of why you do certain things and are very specific about how to behave and what you'll do around horses. So I'm going to tell you a story that has made me very careful about my face being near a horses face and particularly over their nose. My dad always stopped my sister and me from putting our faces near the faces of the horses we rode or any horse we said hello to... unless we had a hand on their nose. The reason being he had a Hanovarian called Boris when he first met my mum. He went to kiss and cuddle Boris and Boris swung his head up and hit my dad in the face breaking his nose. Just as it was healing a few weeks later he did the same thing again and re-broke his nose. Seeing you kiss the mule whilst standing at the mounting block when the owner went to get her hat I was screaming at the phone "put your hand on his nose first". Maybe it's generational horse injury trauma 😅 but that's one bit of advice that has stuck with me. Maybe after reading the story you will start putting a hand on the horse (or mules) nose first. Well done being stubborn. My husband says I am too 😂 I say only when it's needed 😌 ❤
I honor you!❤
Nice bike, great colors❤❤❤.
His tail 😂 it’s like a Ever Ready Battery. ❤❤
THAT is a beautiful bike. I love BSAs and Triumphs to begin with, but a one owner bike in that condition is amazing no matter the make or model. Thanks for sharing that. Never seen a mule in this part of Canada and only one donkey. I'm kinda jealous of that lady.
My mother always told us The Army drafted our father so he could teach the mules how to be stubborn!😆
What a handsome mule!
Very nice looking mule!
Well that was a great video of the stubbon ole mule 😂. I noticed at the very beginning of this video that mr mule was swishing that tail 😂. Well done stevie another good job 👏 ❤.x
Just got to say does she want me to come over paint her fences on the farm and riding school? 👍🙏❤️x
Good job, very brave lady,
What a cute mule. Cilia did really well 😊
The bikes previous owner will be thrilled to see the bike brought in to the house, for the winter😊
That was very interesting about the mule!
It seemed to me that he wasn't that well trained & lacked experience and maybe had some bad handling in the past. So nice to see the great progress he made!!
Great video, planting, napping etc, norm many horses. PLEASE GET BACK FETLOCK BOOTS anyone knowing, will understand, WHAT A LOVELY EQUINE XX
YOU BOTH MAKE ME CHUCKLE.GOOD VIDEO YOU ALWAYS SEERM TO MAKE PEOPLE'S LIVES WITH THESE DIFFICULT ANIMALS SOO MUCH BETTER !! WELL DONE .I LOVE THE PULLING OF RANK .I MUST SAY THOUGH TANIA .I WOULD NOT LIKE IT EITHER .TIME FOR ANOTHER SHED . LOVE ALL THE VIDEO'S KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .
Had no idea that two Mules could not reproduce...had to read up on it so I learned something new today, thanks Steve and Tanya!
Great episode! 🇨🇦🥰Sharon.
Good thing you gave both of them a lesson. Bravo to all 3 of you.
I love them both. Good time together.
That's the most beautiful mule ever. Look how shiney his coat is? I think he wants to please, but he's been doin ok just being stubborn and not understanding what you want.
Steve, darling; you do make a better door than a window my dear!
Is that bit being held up in his mouth too much? You can hear his back teeth touching as he chews on the bit. (ie) arent' those cheek straps too short?
Seriously sweet ride! What Tanya hasn't got that old "new lovey feeling" when she sees it in her sun room? Hmmmm?