Leroy needs to take some leadership classes he has no patience for giving instructions. Leroy "Go down the hill"!!! Jim "Well the trail goes this other way " Jim "Well go that way then"!!!!...and by the way thanks for joining me on this ride!!!😂😂😂

@194448lj

Ай бұрын

You may be right,lol. I got a little excited. It was a very dangerous spot. The video really doesn't show how bad it was.

Stunning mules, stunning scenery, you're a fortunate guy. Fond regards from the UK.

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really enjoy riding the mountains.😀

It’s Dave from Georgia and so glad to hear that you took folks with you this year for safety. You told me last year that you wouldn’t go alone again, I thought maybe your brother would have gone like he did on last years elk hunt. Funny to see you get frustrated with Bob who doesn’t know what down is, his left is, the big rock to his left, or trail is to his left. And then to see Jim do the exact same thing after watching Bob!!! Would of tried my patience too but super glad they went and glad you took them to share that experience. I still want to bring my mules out and go with you!

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, it was actually fear for their safety. It could have gotten bad in a hurry.

Enjoyed the video and ride . I guess that's as close as I'll ever get to paradise on this earth. THANKS

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for making the video. It is very informative and love the views

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Nerves of steel (both riders and mules!). Beautiful!

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Had a lot of fun, thanks.

Thanks Leroy. What a great ride.

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Beautiful country, thanks for sharing

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Your welcome, I think I may go back to the same country again this year. It never gets old.

I think Leroy needs to take the lead!! Them boys don't listen to instructions very well 🤣🤣😂

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

With them leading a pack mule I didn't want them to get below the trail and have to turn around and come back up to it!! It could get nasty in a hurry.

I love the telementary collars with the name plates!

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

They sure take a lot of stress out of the trip!

@scottcollins1141

2 жыл бұрын

Alot of bear and lion hounds have been found throughout those mountains with telementary

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottcollins1141 Yep

Hey my brother, just came up on your channel, enjoyed your video, beautiful mules, keep looking up,

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, looking forward to next year. But first I've got to go back and elk hunt!

Awesome video! At 22:41; that gentleman needs to switch mules. The dark seal bay mule he was riding, is less of a goer than the chestnut pack mule. You can see it getting in front of his riding mule. The chestnut mule makes its footing decisions very quickly; and goes, while the dark seal bay mule is still thinking about it. Love the loose mule going down the hill by itself at 23:44! Glad you got your packing situation figured out as well. So many adjustments!

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, just saw your post! Glad you liked the video. Yes, the bay wasn't very confident in herself, it was her first trip to the mountains. She has gotten a lot better now and doing a great job.

I would love to see Moe content this was awesome to watch thank you so much

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I plan on another trip this year. Subscribe to the channel and you'll be notified when I put something new up.

Boy that sure does look like a beautiful ride wished I could have joined you myself Don't have a mule but got a nice spot to

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Better get one, its not to late.

Awesome videos new subscriber here from phoenix az. Hope to see more great videos.

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, going to WY next week! Never been there, looking foreward to it.

I love watching the videos and reading all the comments lol

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, going to WY next week for this years ride. Never been there.

What trail head did you use in the west elks. Looks like there is plenty of trailer room. Looks like you had a great ride. Don’t ever stop riding or exploring

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, had a great ride. Thanks. I used Coal Mesa 9451 trail head last year north of Grand Mesa Dam. I have also used Rainbow Lake north of Hwy 50. Both have plenty of parking.

Beautiful

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

We would love more info about the tracking collar. Had 2 get away from us a few weeks ago. Found both but one was missing all the gear.

@194448lj

7 ай бұрын

I would be glad to help. Give me a call. 417-860-7584

Leroy, I am interested in more info on the tracking collars and receiver. How can I get more info?

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Give me a call. 417-860-7584

Did the wall tent belong to the shepherd watching the sheep or were sheep watching themselves ? Thank You so much for sharing . You must really trust that mule !

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, you really do have to trust your mule. He'll take good care of both of you! 😁

Hi Leroy, thanks for another beautiful video of your pack trip. I recently bought an 8 year old John mule. I don’t know anything about his previous life or what he was taught. He got in the trailer without pause, ties well, leads behind my saddle horse, and even took a saddle without flinching. I tied him short and even got on him. But he is just afraid to death of people. I have been working him everyday in the round pen and he is getting better. He used to bolt and pull the lead rope out of my hand. Now I got him to a point where I can stop him. Do you think that the last owners just beat the crap out of him and made him so fearful? Or is he just a super sensitive mule that needs a year of sacking out and lots of miles?

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Hard to say, it could be either. Just keep working with him, he has to learn to trust you.

@alberta1980

2 жыл бұрын

@@194448lj Thank you sir. This is the first mule I have ever worked with and he definitely seems smarter than most horses I have worked. And boy is he ever strong in his neck and head.

Loved your video , amazingly tough country . How much of that trip could a string of horses do ?

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. A good experienced trail horse would do just fine. Forty years ago before I got mules I rented a horse to elk hunt on and it stepped on every rolling rock it could find. It was an accident waiting to happen! My hunting buddy had a good one that did a great job. So if your horse watches where they put their feet and not stumbling all the time they'll do fine. I spend about a month in the mountains trail riding and elk hunting each year. That's why I went to mules.😁

I miss my mules… They tolerate all our foibles!

@194448lj

5 ай бұрын

YEP!

Never once in the history of mankind has "right there!" been an effective way to give directions lol.

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, I guess I was at a loss for words.

I like this tips video

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

more info on location of your rides. Boniface peak ? can't find it.

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Bonfisk Peak, north of the west end of Blue Mesa Reservoir on Hwy 50. N38 38.768 W107 16.184 Let me know if there is anything else. Leroy

Beautiful, but I donot like hights but I just quit looking when you are to close the edge.

@194448lj

6 ай бұрын

LOL. Glad you liked it though.

LOL ty I would love another one!

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully in Aug.

@debbushee6970

Жыл бұрын

@@194448lj whats august?

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

@@debbushee6970 another trail ride?

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

@@debbushee6970 I thought you were saying you'd like to see another video. Just saying I hope to go back in August this year.

Looking at mother nature,all that beauty I wonder how many squatch live up in that area?

@194448lj

29 күн бұрын

LOL. I keep an eye out.

Er muito lindo passo horas assistindo sou du brasileiro

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, can only read English.

How much weight can they carry. The guy in the red shirt looks heavy for his mule.

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

He is a big guy but not a problem. His mule 15.2 H and only 5 yrs old and not filled out yet. But mules are stronger and have a lot more stamina than a horse. You will be ready to quit before your mule is.

I would love to ride like that

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I hope you get the chance!

I elk hunted in the castles in1993, it is all most unbelieveable.

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think elk hunting the West Elks is what it used to be. I see very few and little sign when I'm in there.

Leroy,I watched it twice.i now recognize Bob,is Bob Bingum.i know he knows what he's doing. But even he was taken back.so I know that was a scarey ride.The boys were a bit shaken up.it actually was a good video. But the stress provided seemed to stress everyone.so I know this was not an easy ride.plus I apologize to Bob.i know he's an expert too. But I guess under the right circumstances we all are just beginners.

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's Bob. And he is a very good and experienced Mule Man but this was his first pack trip in the mountains. We all have to have that 1st at what ever we do. He did a very good job and really tried to learn. He wants to try again next year.

Beautiful animal s

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Leroy calm down!!!!

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

😃 Got a little excited. For good reason though.

I don't think I could ride with Leroy. LOL

@194448lj

7 ай бұрын

LOL. Just trust your mule.

These two guys have no business in the mountains on a mule, they were scared to death. I been riding in the mountains sense 1965 and I have seen a lot of this type of rider.

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Bob is an experienced rider, Jim not as much. But neither are experienced in the mountains. They did get a little big eyed at times. lol

Are your mules gated

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Theo is the only quarter mule

Why didn't you take the lead ? They don't trust you.

@194448lj

10 ай бұрын

I felt it was better to be behind them if they got in trouble which they could have done very easy.

Seems to me you should have been leading since you know the trails.

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Thought about that. But at that spot if they got in trouble I couldn't turn around and help them. Just felt it was better to try to talk them through it. Just didn't turn out as easy as I had hoped. lol

@jerryrolen9639

Жыл бұрын

@@194448lj makes sense now. I hadn’t thought about the turning around part. Love your mules.

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

@@jerryrolen9639 Thanks

Instead of yelling at Bob, why don’t you lead? Hello

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

I could have, but if I lead I couldn't see what was going on. It was a bad spot and I felt it was better to watch them. Didn't think it was going to be big of a deal. 🙂

You need to lead in the front not from the rear.

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

I considered it but it was a really rough spot and I was afraid if they got in trouble leading a pack mule I wouldn't be able to turn around and help them. I thought I could talk them through it easier. Didn't expect it to be that difficult. lol

Where's the DOG or DOGG's ?

@194448lj

7 ай бұрын

LOL. I think I'm one of the few that don't take dogs on their trail rides.

Leroy,I respect your judgement and demeanor when it comes to Mules.in my humble opinion you are an Excellent trainer. But these Jokers wouldn't listen.and it comes out that your a bit frustrated with them. They weren't listening to you when you told them exactly where the trail was.it comes across bad.these two don't know what there doing.them refusing to listen,comes across bad. No disrespect to you Leroy.but your frustrations don't come across well.These two really don't know what there doing.

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Your right Kenny, sorry. But it wasn't as much frustration, it was FEAR for their safety. That was a dangerous spot and would become extremely dangerous if they passed the trail. Turning one mule around would be bad enough, but add a pack mule that you have no control of makes the situation extremely dangerous! It was just a very tense few minutes.

I did not intend to sound like a know it all, there is always someone who knows more than we do. I have a video KZread ( elk creek 2019 wayne evans ) I think you might like it.

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

No problem, I didn't take it that way. I'll check it out.

No Bob I want you to go left right now

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, Bob is hard of hearing and I wanted to make sure he heard me! lol

Can't be pulling the reins and kicking at the same time...confusing for the poor mule...give em his head.

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, I think I know what your referring to.

HI Leroy! Enjoyed your video! I've been riding horses and mules in the mountains of South Dakota, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming and Arizona for the past 33 years. I have some KZread videos also. Look up cara hiller.

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll look yours up also.

There's no other life up there? Not a deer or even a bird.... lonely indeed. Ok, one buck. Very sad. There should be more I would think.

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Very rarely see anything but still love to go there.

That's not a cow hand

@194448lj

Жыл бұрын

Don't know how to respond to that one. 😀

I sorry,can't abide the unnecesary 'foul' language.There's plenty other,more tasteful words in the ditionary to use.I'm thankin you for the video anyway.

@194448lj

2 жыл бұрын

Got a little excited I guess.

You should have been in front instead hollering IN THE BACK

@194448lj

5 ай бұрын

It was a bad spot either way.