Ground Communication to your Mule
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- Опубликовано: 29 июн 2020
- Folks, the biggest issue Steve Edwards has with mules and mule trainers is...ground communication.
Your mule is ignoring you, moving around, and just causing havoc for you as a trainer. We have to fix that.
First, you try yelling at your mule. You try stomping at your mule. You quickly find out that doesn’t do a darn thing.
This is where the Come-A-Long Rope comes in.
In this video, Steve Edwards shows you how to teach ground communication to your mule. Using the Come-A-Long Rope, Steve shows you the key to having your mule understand you is to control the nose. The mule moves its head, you bump its nose. The mule looks in a different direction, you bump its nose. When your mule moves its feet, you bump its nose. You want straightness only. Make sure the rope is loose until your mule makes a mistake.
What if you want your mule to move backwards? Get in front of your mule and bump him down. Your mule is wondering, “Why is he bumpin’ my nose?” Using the Come-A-Long hitch to bump the mule’s nose will teach them to follow your lead. Every time your mule makes a mistake, you bump its nose.
Some of y'all are probably thinking, “Man, Steve is rough with these mules.” Well, folks, the reality is if these mules get in your space and step on you, it won’t be pretty. Mules are prey, humans are predators. Mules don’t want you in their space.
You train using the nose. Fix the issues on the ground and you’ll have a better ride.
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Mule is confused as hell
People he’s doing pressure and release just doing it like it should be done. Not being like please move do you mind moving he’s saying move and move now
That's right Georgia... you must be in control. You're about to ride of a cliff? You need them to listen RIGHT NOW.
This man is very knowledgeable and has been working with mules for a long time. Everyone who wants to get a mule, train one or has one and needs help can learn from this guy. With that being said, you can teach these methods the same way but definitely with a lot less "aggressiveness" especially if you have a mule that is super sensitive and willing to be in the moment with you. If you have a mule that is reputationally stubborn a little more force and will be required. But also remember the lead jerks (movement) done by this guy may look crazy and mean but it could be softer or harder than it lols because the mule only shows so much discomfort (in the face) through the slight head movements. We cant completely tell. Mules learn differently than horses thats for sure, but I don't always understand that you have to be as "aggressive" as he is when it comes to training. And this man may be old but don't for one second think he's weak. He is definitely a lot stronger than he looks. 😂
Thanks Savaove! Appreciate the kind words and encouragement, Thanks for watching. 👍🤠❤️
Hello! I commented earlier that I adopted a mule. He’s a year old but hasn’t been casterated as he hasn’t “matured” but he’s impossible to handle. Everytime we try to approach he draws a kick. We have a donkey that’s lately become affectionate towards him but the donkey is so affectionate towards humans. We’re struggling to get him to trust us, any help would be greatly appreciated. We don’t have people in Ireland that’s knowledgeable about mules.
I'm new to the mule fan club here and want to learn, and I'm getting annoyed at all the commentary here. For those who support this man's training methods, that's fine. For those who don't, that's fine too. I'm not saying this as a challenge but if someone has a different method they feel works, post a video and spread the word; people like me would love to see different methods and would watch. But, can we stop the judgement, please? What little I do know about mules is that they are very tough and intelligent, and sometimes we are too sensitive to certain things (the tapping of the shins, for example) as training methods. I will admit that I didn't agree with the rope across the nose, because he even hinted that it pulls hair and can rub a bald spot. 6 months of that could cause an open wound, which could at the very least cause pain, not to mention an open wound with possible infection. That's my meager 2 cents worth. Sorry about pontificating.
I agree with you. I'm training my 1st mule colt from start to finish myself and so far what I'm doing is somewhere in between this guys method and a softer way. People do seem to get all hot and bothered when they see someone show any sort of authority to a horse when in reality, while it may look harsh, its much gentler than the way other horses treat each other out in the pasture🤯
I highly suggest you watch how a mule or donkey interacts with a herd and how the lead mare will communicate (and correct) any animal that gets out of line. What we do here is mild compared to that. We simply take our cues from how they communicate naturally and go from there. #1 priority is safety while respecting the unique design of the mule and his mentality. Steve loves these animals and in the videos you only see one small piece. Come to a clinic and you'll get the whole picture.
@@muleranch that's exactly what i was trying to say in my comment. People that have never even been around a horse just freak out over basic discipline. They have no clue! Me "wacking" my mare on her bum with a Crop or dressage whip is nowhere near the wack another horse would give her with its hooves!
I tried using my equine training with my mule. Did not work at all. She began pushing me around and broke her heavy nylon halter pulling back at the hitching post. I used the come along rope and she never pulled back again. Stands to be tacked up nicely. Not saying she will never have a problem again but mules are super smart and get the point quickly. Hate to admit she learned quicker than any of the horses I’ve had.
I do have a question the method is very similar to backing a horse with pressure and body language. However if your in a emergency you should not have to keep adjusting the come along. I would use a rope halter to get the pressure points? Still using the "nose".
Hi Mariah, Great question! We talk about that on our latest episode around the 17 minute marker... the come-a-long rope is superior to the rope halter. When the mule does what you want the come-a-long hitch will naturally give release of pressure. A rope halter won't do that in the same way.
ruclips.net/video/fV8p7Ks__IE/видео.html
Excellent!!
If you think this is excellent, then you are clueless.
I would never do that t my mule
What do you use your mule for?
Steve where did you get that hat??????
I learned these techniques about 45 years ago, worked then and still work today. Unfortunately in todays world there are to many "snowflakes" and "Karens" that don't understand good horsemanship or Mulemanship. If you watch closely the amount of pressure that Steve uses is dictated by the mule. As the mule gives Steve uses less pressure. It took very little time for this mule to stop and stand strait. Good job.
Evad, you are 100% correct. The pressure is determined 100% by the mule's decisions and good for you for seeing it. Your last comment, "It took very little time for this mule to stop and stand straight," yes, you're absolutely right.
The majority of folks who don't 'approve' of using pressure to teach straightness haven't spent time with a mule / donkey to learn that they are not dogs, cats, or even horses. The best way to show respect to these animals is to learn to communicate their way... that's what you see here in this video.
Thanks for watching and would love to hear your thoughts on other videos, too.
@Lacey Charbonneau My suggestion is for you to post your training techniques and let us be the judge.
You both have a lot to learn about equines, and a whole lot to unlearn.
@@gerrycoleman7290 post your techniques in a video
@@Drewmack22 They are not my techniques. They are what the horse teaches if one can listen.
Are techniques used on horses ineffective with mules?
Great question. We talk about this around the 23 minute marker here: ruclips.net/video/3bz4PUlcVs8/видео.html
Is there some kind of mule treat? I watched a video way back when of a person training sheepdog. He would tell them down, and then every time they moved he would wack them on the snout with a newspaper. I tried to train my first dog like that, and decided I would rather have a dog that knows no tricks then use negative reinforcement, and I never trained that dog. Years later, I got another dog. This time I researched and found positive reinforcement. Game changer. My dog knows 20 tricks or so and we have a great relationship and he is eager to please me, rather than afraid to disappoint.
I want a mule so bad
I have the land, the money, the trailer, but I don't have it in me to strike an animal. If there was some kind of treat they would be willing to work for, sweet feed maybe, I am going to get one, but if I have to hit it, I guess I cant.
We stay away from treats for a myriad of reasons. The only time we will use treats is if we can't get one to come to us after exhausting ground foundation training. We might use it in that circumstance, but otherwise, no treats. It teaches bad habits over time and they will eventually start nipping at you. Had a client who taught her mule to eat a carrot out of her pocket. Breast surgery was not fun.
@@muleranch thanks for the response. If I do get one I think I'll pay to get help training it. I just don't have it in me to beat on an animal, even if it is common practice.
Hey I'm commenting here to tell you that you don't have to use treats for positive reinforcement. Learning the animals body language can teach you a lot about herd language and how you want to train them. If you learn herd language that will teach you how to communicate with your animal what you want but still remember you are a person and you need to be in control and communicate on a human level so they too can understand you, while also still having a fun and consistent relationship with them. I don't know if you've got a mule by now or if you've already learned this, or if you even remember this commenting this 😂 but I figured it could probably help someone else too.
love some areas of your training, but horses/mules/donkeys are prey animals and they scan the area for predators, asking them to never look around is just turning them into a slave that's terrified of you.
Yep. It is a master/slave relationship. No horsemanship here.
Its your responsibility as the owner to protect from predators.
I agree with you. Some of his training is ok but this right here is total garbage. I can clearly see the precious mule licks chews to soothe himself when the person stops the yanking. When equines believe a tension has passed they immediately lick and chew not bc they are deferring to authority but bc they are trying to feel better. They will also go into dissociative state if the pain and discomfort is too much. The John mule here freezes bc it damn hurts his poor nose bridge to do anything. And he allows himself to be led bc it hurts. Of course he wants to move around and look around bc he feels insecure and wants relief. If they kept doing that months from now the mule will shut down from ppl and not come near them anymore. He will
Learn ppl aren’t friends and family anymore they’re just mean. Their excuses of oh the way they treat each other in the pasture is much harder is Bologna a bunch of malarkey. I’ve been close to these animals a thousand times at liberty. All they have to do is give a look and a really gentle touch of the muzzle to move each other they don’t have to bite or kick. If there is biting or kicking then there’s some other issue going on like someone isn’t feeling good or past trauma from severe starvation or otherwise. I’ve gentled abused horses who didn’t have groundwork skills they had to relearn them. I didn’t do that yanking rubbish or whatever. And this horse wanted to walk fast ahead of me. I let him be himself and started trotting with him bc poor guy hasn’t stretched his legs in a while being locked up all the time. Then we slow down and just satisfy his curiosity of what’s going on around him. And o would hug him pet him to let him know it’s ok when he would balk. Bc I know it needs to take time for him. No rushing. He has ringworm itch or something and I’d scratch his itch for him. I would walk with him when he walked then I would gently do pressure on halter and he stop and I say good boy and caress his neck. I could see joy starting to come back to his face. And I just felt it in his energy field. He was finally being understood and not alone anymore in his grief. After a lot of hugs and him rubbing his face on me and him getting used to the creepy things like a tractor sitting and a mirror he was ok with all and his goofy side emerged again. He was doing very funny clownish things that made me laugh and I feel like he knew it. We were sharing joy and that’s all that mattered. After about hour and a half or so he was following when I asked with the halter to go walk. And led him back to stall and he rubbing his face on me. I had a rough day that day at work the way ppl are acting towards me and am glad I was able to make the horse’s day better. We must stop the cycle of sadness and bring joy through love.
Do all mules act like this?
We talk about this around the 38 minute marker here, ruclips.net/video/BNa1Sa9Qh14/видео.html
Good job
Not.
Too confusing for the mule
All the mule has to do is stand still and straight.
He may think this is the way to get an intelligent animal to do what you want it to do.
He is wrong.
Horse breakers thought there was only one method to break a horse before the Jeffrey method was introduced.
Teacher does this also apply for donkeys?
Yes! Everything we do applies to the donkey as well.
This is terrible! The mule will loose trust and respect for the human because of the way hes jerking on the leadroap and he could become head shy because the guy is teaching him that the halter means pain.
Steve knows what he's doing
Truth Seeker do you
If you let him do what he wants you will be in hospital or hurt . .
Yep.
@@truthseeker9150 No he doesn't.
Good God, put a rope halter on that rig and quit messing with that rope.
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Outdated training. Good way to break their nose. Way better videos out there.
We talk about this around the 18 minute marker here ruclips.net/video/mbu1D6h7jMw/видео.html
heh---Mr. horse abuser.................yes, you. You are yanking on the lead line that is attached over the mules nose cartilage. Stupid move. That is abuse. Stop it.
Well Mr. I could train a mule better than you…… being a absolute softy and not taking action when a correction needs to be made does not and will not ever help teach a mule anything.
@@papabull5550 Correction that is fair and firm when needed, yes. I stand by my statement of the action at the nose cartilage.