MULE CONFORMATION - MEREDITH HODGES - LUCKY THREE RANCH
- The ideal qualities to look for in a mule.
- What to look for in the ideal head, neck, and shoulders of the mule.
- Both the mare and the jack contribute to the qualities desired in the mule.
- Be selective in your breeding program to produce desirable mules.
- Bone structure is important when selecting a mule for a job or performance.
- The mule overall should have a balanced look to his body.
- Pay attention to the hip, stifle, and gaskin that should have a smooth-muscled look.
- Mules and donkeys possess more "long" muscle than bulk muscle (as in the horse.)
- Pay attention to the legs of the mule, the hooves, rib cage, joints, etc.
- The most important trait of the mule is his disposition; this characteristic comes primarily from the mare.
- Assessing the jack - what to look for and more!
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