My Dad was born in tennessee, around sweet heart springs, i think close to Dover, not for sure but i think that,s where it was, and i guess that where he learned sawmilling,. then moved to Illinois where i was born and grew up in the woods with logging with him, our team of mules was named Kate and Jack, i will always cherish those times with him in the woods and sawmill,s Thanks for the memories of those times, Dave
Awesome Mr Dave! Thank you for sharing with me. I always enjoy hearing from you all. Thank you also, for taking time to comment and watch. I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please
Well, a lot of people do lol. But yes ma’am he takes a lot of pride for sure. He wants people to know he cares for his mules and so do I. Thank you for watching and for commentating.
The U.S Army cut bells in their tails to describe what the mule was trained to do. The belling of a mule’s tail is a tradition from the army. Newly recruited mules had their tails shaved to show that they were untrained. By the time it had grown out they had learned to pack, and were given a tail “bell.” When they could pack and drive, they had two bells. They received the third bell when they were also broken to ride. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. Take care
I’ve seen it done both ways Jim. To me, it looks better the way Mr Summers does it and it’s pretty standard here in Tennessee for others as well. But it changes in different parts of the country. Even different parts of the south. And as far as their tails, it’s mainly a traditional thing. But way back the U.S Army actually did similar to this only adding “Bells” to their tails in order to tell their level of training. Ride, pack, and drive got three bells. 1 is pack, 2 for ride. I believe is right. But from what I see here, doing their tails is mainly a traditional thing. Thanks for watching and commenting Jim. I appreciate it
I would've guessed it was started for those that use a crupper. You and Mr Summer sure know your mules, tho. Thanks for sharing this video. I not only learn but also get a blessing from seeing your respect and friendship.
Yessir. Just their manes and tails tho. We will clip their ears and heads at beginning of summer. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
It’s mostly tradition around these parts; but it dates back to when the army used mules. The Army used mules in service. A green mule had its tail shaved. By the time the mule was broke to pack, a 'bell' was trimmed in the tail. Once broke to drive, a second bell was added below the first. Broke to ride, a third tassel was trimmed below the second. Thus, a three-bell mule was a well-schooled animal. This way, when looking at a corral full of unknown mules, it was easy to identify which one to select for the job at hand! It’s also handy for tail cruppers also. They sit in the dock of their tails cleanly and neatly. Anyway, that’s about what I know about the tail clippings. Thank you for watching and commenting! Take care
❤ All mules should be so lucky to have such a Caring Gentle handler. Kindness and Respect really says it all!!! What a wonderful gentleman (mule man).. Bless You. ❤😊
Well, these are work mules here. But I know what ya mean now. We’ve never done that with our riding mules either tho. They all get this same sorta haircut. Thx for watching and commenting!!
That was educational and a good example of an older generation being appreciated. Blessings.
Thank you sir! I value my older friends for sure. They’ve made me what I am…thanks for watching and commenting
My Dad was born in tennessee, around sweet heart springs, i think close to Dover, not for sure but i think that,s where it was,
and i guess that where he learned sawmilling,. then moved to Illinois where i was born and grew up in the woods with logging
with him, our team of mules was named Kate and Jack, i will always cherish those times with him in the woods and sawmill,s
Thanks for the memories of those times,
Dave
Awesome Mr Dave! Thank you for sharing with me. I always enjoy hearing from you all. Thank you also, for taking time to comment and watch. I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please
love the respect you show to Mr. Summers.
Thank you!
Your blessed to have friends such as Mr. Summers. Looking forward to seeing you start logging
Thanks buddy and yes I am blessed for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting
This is an art form that should not be lost. Your mules look really nice. Thank you for sharing.🐴
Thank you sir and yes I believe you’re right. Take care
he did a great job, love roach main
Me too! And thank you kindly. And thanks for watching
And here all this time I thought you just shaved it all off. Love it. He takes a lot of pride in what he does
Well, a lot of people do lol. But yes ma’am he takes a lot of pride for sure. He wants people to know he cares for his mules and so do I. Thank you for watching and for commentating.
Thank you Mr Summers for teaching us! Plz educate us more>
You’re welcome and we will do our best too. Thanks for watching and commenting
I love mules
Meeeeeee too! Thanks for watching
That's a good job some old timers used to cut bells in the tail but i forgot why i think maybe if they were bad to kick ask Mr summer s
The U.S Army cut bells in their tails to describe what the mule was trained to do. The belling of a mule’s tail is a tradition from the army. Newly recruited mules had their tails shaved to show that they were untrained. By the time it had grown out they had learned to pack, and were given a tail “bell.” When they could pack and drive, they had two bells. They received the third bell when they were also broken to ride. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. Take care
Zach, do all mule men clip manes like that, instead of just shaving it all off? Also, what is the purpose of shaving that little bit on the tail?
I’ve seen it done both ways Jim. To me, it looks better the way Mr Summers does it and it’s pretty standard here in Tennessee for others as well. But it changes in different parts of the country. Even different parts of the south. And as far as their tails, it’s mainly a traditional thing. But way back the U.S Army actually did similar to this only adding “Bells” to their tails in order to tell their level of training. Ride, pack, and drive got three bells. 1 is pack, 2 for ride. I believe is right. But from what I see here, doing their tails is mainly a traditional thing. Thanks for watching and commenting Jim. I appreciate it
I would've guessed it was started for those that use a crupper. You and Mr Summer sure know your mules, tho. Thanks for sharing this video. I not only learn but also get a blessing from seeing your respect and friendship.
He made her look at least 500.oo better
Yessir for sure and thank you
In the dead of winter?
Yessir. Just their manes and tails tho. We will clip their ears and heads at beginning of summer. Thanks for taking time to watch and comment. Take care and do come again, please
A few weeks ago my husband cut off my ponytail.He said it is called a ponytail for a reason:) But his clippers did not work that well.
Hehe! Cool beans and thanks for watching and commenting c
What is trimming round the tail do
It’s mostly tradition around these parts; but it dates back to when the army used mules. The Army used mules in service. A green mule had its tail shaved. By the time the mule was broke to pack, a 'bell' was trimmed in the tail. Once broke to drive, a second bell was added below the first. Broke to ride, a third tassel was trimmed below the second. Thus, a three-bell mule was a well-schooled animal. This way, when looking at a corral full of unknown mules, it was easy to identify which one to select for the job at hand! It’s also handy for tail cruppers also. They sit in the dock of their tails cleanly and neatly. Anyway, that’s about what I know about the tail clippings. Thank you for watching and commenting! Take care
They’re well broke to clippers
They’re doing pretty good so far but I wouldn’t say well broke just yet lol. It’s only their second time getting sheared. Thank you for the kind words
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All mules should be so lucky to have such a Caring Gentle handler.
Kindness and Respect really says it all!!! What a wonderful gentleman (mule man).. Bless You.
❤😊
You can tell he used to show mules in how particular he is
Yes ma’am he surely is!
You don’t leave a loc ? As a hand hold ?
I don’t understand what you’re trying to ask me..? I’m sorry. Can you try again??
Riding mules I was always told old timers left a loc peice of hair to use as a way to climb on
Well, these are work mules here. But I know what ya mean now. We’ve never done that with our riding mules either tho. They all get this same sorta haircut. Thx for watching and commenting!!