I don't have a mule, I don't have a farm, I don't even have my own house, but I'm here for some reason

@hittinitsidways

3 жыл бұрын

Its fate telling you you need them lol.

@carolynbohannon4602

3 жыл бұрын

Sakuralce22. You are sooooo funny

@carolynbohannon4602

3 жыл бұрын

You are funny

@hazeltyler89

2 жыл бұрын

I was watching Grizzly Bear fights, lol.

@wholesome122

2 жыл бұрын

I play red dead online so I think that’s how I got here.

Now I know how to saddle a mule...now I need a mule.

@KevinRAAMAAAGE

3 жыл бұрын

Oh buddy, mules are fun. A lot like cats in demeanor. If you're more of a dog person get a draft.

@robertguerra5520

3 жыл бұрын

Don't you have a mother in law?

@larryclem4167

3 жыл бұрын

@@robertguerra5520 enough said! Lol

@krystaldaniels7940

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! Lol. Ive been looking at them for a while. I just love their long ears and big soft eyes!

@anthonygreene7975

3 жыл бұрын

thats funny

I don't even own a mule but I'm watching this..

@David-hj8nq

4 жыл бұрын

Same

@lonnied7709

4 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@sylkebambilke1364

4 жыл бұрын

yepp

@wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695

4 жыл бұрын

I've only ever delt with miniature horses until this year that I bought Sheep pigs, and miniature longhorn

@NavvyMom

3 жыл бұрын

@@wesbrackmanthercenthusiast4695 LOL When I read your comment I thought "Sheep Pig" as in the movie "Babe." For a second I was excited that you'd found some.

This cowboy likes his mules, thinking about their comfort all the way...good to see ..

@gayleschultz5762

4 жыл бұрын

Impressive

@lamardavis4951

3 жыл бұрын

I learned to cut out the saddle I've the back bones. I just turned my saddle around. Cruopers causes wrecks and can break mules tails seen it happen. Should always use bricthens no matter. Then the mule is comfortable.

@lamardavis4951

3 жыл бұрын

Turned saddle blanket around.

@leomattil7931

3 жыл бұрын

You are protecting the mule in many ways.

@kerrydolan2641

2 жыл бұрын

@@lamardavis4951 depends on terrain . If not to steep it’s fine or basic trail . True steep rides then britchen is better

Absolutely the best explanation of mule saddling ever. Every detail covered and perfectly explained. Thank you!

Never met this man in my life but after 10 minutes I already respect him more than half the people I know Will be using much of this info even for my horses!

@breandytankersley5350

4 ай бұрын

I got to meet him . Best I've seen

@EffieG-ez9tf

2 күн бұрын

Maybe you need to make some new friends!

This man is educated, wise and obviously cares deeply about his animals. I absolutely love hearing scientific words like spinous process, palpate and scapula in his accent! Proves not everyone with a drawl is an uneducated hick! ❤️

@fredmetcalf

3 жыл бұрын

Very few, actually.......greetings from La Gtange TX, fm

@fredmetcalf

3 жыл бұрын

People aren't uneducated hicks, or any other unconscious pejorative, because of their accent or their vocabulary. The fault lies in the perception. Richard Feynman spoke with a NYC Queens accent and many of his peers remarked that he talked like a bum.....again, the fault lies in the perception. Accents and vocabulary don't say anything about the quality of a person......except in the conditioned mind of the hearer. Profanity, however, does indicate a feeble mind trying to express itself forcibly.......you're welcome!

@AnnemarieOshelda

2 жыл бұрын

to judge a person by their accent or other external signs is uneducated or/and ignorant. Judgemental. @Fred Metcalf says it well

@paxwallacejazz

2 жыл бұрын

Prudes are the thieves of virtue Lao Tzu

@philliprunge4373

2 жыл бұрын

Paul Garrisson is one of the best out there.

Excellent explanation. My dad was an ammunition packer with a mule train during WW2. While he didn't teach us a whole lot about what's required to ride mules, he did say that a mule required a strap under the tail to keep a saddle in place. When I questioned this, he explained that a mule can duck out from under a saddle while bucking, and that he had experienced such a disconcerting event while training his riding mule.

@demonicsnowh.280

4 жыл бұрын

Makes sense, they generally have pretty even backs, and without higher withers, there is really nothing keeping the saddle from sliding up their neck if they try hard enough.

@NASAastronautStep-Mom

2 жыл бұрын

My granddaddy preferred mules over horses - mules do not have the withers like a horse so you have to use different tack when riding them. Mules also have a different trotting gait which I find more comfortable than on a regular work horse.

@jeffboyd9101

2 жыл бұрын

They can also slide a bridle in a heartbeat .

That's how I got started. I eventually bought one Morgan mare, showed her and then bred her twice. I eventually couldn't spend all the time on her she needed, so I sold her to a friend. My mare (Tarn) was trained to drive, go english, western and trail. My friend put her in a sport horse trial, and she received an eight ranking. That's very good. Last I heard she was at a retirement farm. If she's still alive she should be turning 40 years old on April 8. She was 3yrs old when I bought her. I'll be 70 this month. Wish I could see her one more time. Follow what you love and you'll never have any regrets.

The only thing going through my head while watching this was, "boy. that saddle isnt going anywhere."

I don’t have a mule but that was really interesting.

shoulder to saddle bar...THANK YOU!!! people always tell me my saddle is too far back because it's not on my horses shoulders like theirs is😡 like hey he has a big shoulder and he needs it to MOVE...that's why your horses bucks and crow hops when you want him to go...your pinching it's shoulder blades!

@rangerup1804

3 жыл бұрын

Helen -Hoge-croom. You are correct. I can't tell you how many time a barn witch has come up to me and told me I'm not saddling my Morgan the right way. My horse is a trail horse not one that walks around the ranch looking pretty but useless. Trail horses need to be saddled properly to go up and down the hills so they can be on trail for hours in comfort.

@matthewpepper9164

3 жыл бұрын

If you guys are unaware mules and horses are different. He is demonstrating how to he saddles a MULE not a horse. You don’t put the saddle on a mules shoulders because the scapula is thinner toward base and at a less severe angel that most horses and could therefore more easily fracture them. Horses however have a much thicker scapula bone that is also shorter. So no you don’t put the saddle on a mules shoulders but you do on almost every horse. If you have a shallow or weak shouldered horse then that is the exception to the rule.

@davidwest3444

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewpepper9164 1

@ellicooper2323

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewpepper9164 thank you muchly. Didn’t know that.

@sidilicious11

3 жыл бұрын

@@rangerup1804 do you ride with a crupper? I learned to use one with my last trail horse. It really helped keep the saddle from sliding up their shoulders/neck when going down hill. She was fine with it from the get go. Cruppers aren’t just for mules and donkeys.

Isn't it great that his animals all want to be with him? So many have trouble catching them.

@baskervillebee6097

4 жыл бұрын

You know the quality of the man by the manners of his mule. They don't suffer fools gladly, and they never forget an injustice.

@leiahallen7770

4 жыл бұрын

Although if we are in the pasture fixing fence they love us and follow us. Once we want to ketch they don't like it. They have been only caught to be worked in the past so we are working on it. But every horse is different.

@doctorlove3536

4 жыл бұрын

Lynn Hayes I think it’s because it’s a true bond instead of just him breaking horses

@davej7458

3 жыл бұрын

Take good care of your mule. Pretty much if you do anything that makes a mule decide it doesn't like you that's just the way it's going to be they don't forget or forgive very well. Also if you have dogs make them mind their manners if they're around mules. The same sort of problem and it can end badly for the dog.

@NASAastronautStep-Mom

2 жыл бұрын

@@baskervillebee6097 Yes. Mules have a different mindset. A mule questions everything. They are first and foremost thinking about their survival. You can practically force a horse to do anything. With a mule, you've got to make them think it's their idea. If you put a horse in a trailer and you happen to have a wreck with the trailer, the horse will always remember the trailer. On the other hand, if that happens with a mule, the mule remembers who put him in the trailer ..and will eventually extract some retribution.

Surely is nice to see someone who KNOWS what they are doing around stock. This man surely does. GREAT information. Pleasure to watch.

I have no intention of ever getting on a mule, but appreciate the casual and concise instruction of how to treat your animal well. Thanks for taking the time.

100%......right on. The collar ... well explained. Adjusting for different mules ...check. Every horse/mule moves a bit differently. .. check. Alterations in the pad... check. You can use some bail twine or a leather strap. .. check Thing will still move and shiftband you will need to readjust... implied... check. Right! Greatly taught. Thank you!

I love the attention to detail and the importance of the animal's comfort. Very efficient and safe, too. Lots of wisdom and experience in this post. Thank you, sir!

I've learned more in his 11:24 min vid than I knew I needed to learn. U Sir, are amazing. Many thank yous.

Extremely interesting. I never realized there was so much thought that went into this.

@julieenslow5915

3 жыл бұрын

Hootyhoo 2018 A lot of thought over the saddle and bridle are rather important if you care about the animal. Some people want this for their mule (or a horse) but don't have the knowledge to do it. Answer: If the saddle is for one animal - bring your mount to someone who can measure and fit it - and teach you how to adjust it once it is made. Then you will learn how to use your saddle well on more than one mount - assuming you had similarly built animals. Seeing these differences, you would want to have one saddle for a mule and another for a horse.

@davidburleson4812

3 жыл бұрын

To be fair most people don't know to put this much thought in to it. Good cowboys take very good care of their horses. They love their animals. It is no different than a car, if you take care of it, it will take care of you. There are far too many people that have no business owning a horse or mule. They just don't know how to give the animal the respect it deserves.

@krystaldaniels7940

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidburleson4812 and a lot of folks that do have them dont even realize their lack of knowledge. Im guilty! Looking back, i feel awful for some of the things i know i did wrong in the past! And now that i have learned so much i still learn new stuff almost daily.

You will never convince that other mule that you don't need her expert help. 😏

this man loves his mules and all his animals. wonderful. informative, thorough. thx.

Your video should be required viewing for everyone who ever saddles a mule. Absolutely complete and excellent advice. Thank you. And a very nice looking mule there!

I love that his mule’s name is “Charlotte.”

@davidhakes5141

27 күн бұрын

She just wants to supervise, and inspect to make sure he's doing it right. And, some attention. Nothing wrong with that.

You’re a very thoughtful and caring person towards your mules. I don’t have mules but it’s so nice to see a cowboy being considerate of his partner!! Subscribed 💘

I like the way you use a mohair string cinch With a cinch hobble It shows you care about the animal thank you have a great day ^~^

@julieenslow5915

4 жыл бұрын

Everything he showed is about taking care of the mule first, so the mule and he can have a great ride. Obviously - taking care of the mule first also means he is taking care of himself, but I honestly don't think that is his motivation.

@terryisaac8195

4 жыл бұрын

If the mule is comfortable when working, it will want to stay with you and not run-off!!!

@Badgersj

3 жыл бұрын

I've only ever ridden English (being English!), but I've never liked string girths. I found they tended to bunch up uncomfortably. I always used solid leather girths.

Thank you so much for this clear and logical demonstration. I've never had to saddle a mule but now if it comes up I'll know at least how to get started. Thanks again!

An expert that truely cares about his animals. I knew that when I saw his sweet little dog, with the gimpy back leg, running around behind him.

@LRyan-li9wr

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed him too! Kind regards from Canada, from a volunteer at a donkey sanctuary....where there is one big female mule....gosh she sure is big. I'm just getting to know her.

Great video! Thank you so much! One can see your heart goes to making Sure the animal can do what you want without pain!

Fantastic pad design and saddle. Most people just get a store bought pad and saddle and think it's going to work and be comfortable for your horse or mule. Not so. The cutouts on your pad keeps the pad from adding pressure points when the cinch is tightened up. Great video.

@ragnkja

3 жыл бұрын

If the tack is anything like human clothes, most things just “sort of fit” a wide range of individuals but never _quite_ fits any one of them, and if you want something that fits _well,_ you have to alter it or make your own. If taking a few minutes to customise something can make it fit a lot better, those minutes are well spent.

This gives me a few ideas on my riding horse to help keep her from getting hurt by the cinches. She gets sore a lot and has saddle sores when we ride fence. She's got a custom made saddle and tack. Never had issue with the generic saddles and tack, besides the cinch sores. I'll have to look into those cinch bands and maybe set up a saddle like this to see if it helps solve some of the problems me and her have.

amazing thanks so much for this resource! love the tips about altering the padding, i'll never forget it. grateful for this video

I don’t have a mule a horse or a donkey. I just love the way you explain everything. The mules are so placid. Great vlog. Thank you.

You're great I appreciate every single minute, how you care about animal and about safety, you just remembered my father, in the past no car no trucks that's was the way they're carrying out transportation one state to another thanks for what you're showing to all new generation how people survived.

@bacana155

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

This was a fantastic introduction to the saddling differences I'll need to practice as I begin my mule journey. Thanks so much for taking the time to put this video together for us. This was excellently and succinctly explained, and your approach is very straight forward and positive. This was awesome!

Good information. I've been riding mules for 30 years. You might as well go first class. Ride a mule!

Charlotte: why are you using her, you know I’m best for your videos.

Good advice. A lot of this advice can be transferred to your horse and their comfort under the saddle. Thank you.

Me too, just like hearing him talking about mule stuff. Its interesting to destress on something other than concrete and credit cards. Thanks wrangler from what you would call a city slicker.

Super informative, my old mustang mare is getting ready for retirement and I've wanted a mule for so long. I assume there are many differences between horses and mules so I'd like to get educated before owning one. Thank you so much for this

@mulatier

3 жыл бұрын

Jaxer Jay we host private clinics any time we can coordinate our calendars, pick out a couple of two day stretches that you would like to come we will get you scheduled for a private clinic or if you’d prefer a public setting we have a public clinic scheduled for October 16 17 and 18 either one would be great to further your mailmanship call if you like 830-796-5805

@jeanfish7

3 жыл бұрын

@@mulatier my ex brother and sister in law swear by mules. High quality sires, smooth movement, the ultimate for trail rides and hunting

@ElCid48

2 жыл бұрын

@@mulatier my dad was raised on a farm along many farmers in Hancock MA and one of the jobs he had a another farm was to teach bare back riding to his friends and other interested it. it was the 30's and many of his friends could not afford saddles so he show them how to do without. He loved his childhood and loved all sorts of animals. can you ride a mule bareback?

Such excellent, detailed, and ultimately helpful advice for not just mules but keeping in mind for saddling horse too. Thanks

This video really got my interest. the care he takes with the comfort and safety of the mules is great. people should not own any horse or mule if they can't see to their safety and comfort. I have ridden a horse 6 times in my life and have not given it too much thought when I bought my Harley but they fascinate me and I love them. I had a horse field butted up against my small backyard with 6 Tennessee walking horses in it. They were like big dogs and always stopped by to say HI when I was outside. I used to pick up horse treat biscuits and apples for them and with the owners permission, would give them a treat or 2 when they came by. I always talked to them while I scratched and pet them and they loved it. My wife and friends that came over would meet them also.It is sadly unfortunate that the owner, a wonderful guy, developed cancer and passed away. The field grew over with small trees and high shrubs. I saw a couple of the horses by the fence one more time and I had to do a double take. The ribs and hip bone was showing prominently on them. I was in tears seeing my friends like that. I Gave them some apples and the couple treats I had left, and after that day I never saw them again. His elderly wife could not take care of them and I saw the neighbor with a horse trailer one day hauling them off. I hope they went to a good home.

@lorraines.carroll1162

Жыл бұрын

He's a very kind man...we need more people like him on this earth!!

Great video, very educational. I was hoping you would cinch the saddle and mention how "taut" or tight to make them. I've had dealings with horses but not mules, but I have nothing but admiration for the smarter and tougher mules.

I’m born a city girl but I yearn for 50 Miles of Elbow Room. Have met one mule in my life and I’ve been in love ever since. Thank you for the video 🌻

Wow! Thanks for the info! I know quite a bit about horses, but not too much about mules. I can tell you REALLY care about them too. You go out of your way for their comfort, and its nice to see!

Great video, being a city slicker I have only been close to a mule a couple of times. So as expected this video was the first time I had ever seen someone put a saddle on one. I had no idea that mules were that different from horses and needed to have the saddle and pad modified to correctly fit a mule. Thanks for the video!

I don’t have horses or mules but I really enjoyed watching you explain the process. I have a friend that has loads of horses so I know a little. Thank you for your explanation!!!

that's a gorgeous mule :-) love the video and your gentle nature

I can't thank you enough for this exceptional tutorial on how to make sure your ride is comfortable and you are preventing injuries over time. It also has shown me how much love and care these mules get with an owner like you. Thank you for this as well. I know nothing about mules or donkeys but I just found the person I want to learn from. I did see a mule but it had a nasty temperament and would try to bite you. It was a neighbor's to my cousin's house. However I'm not blaming the mule as they say animals take on the temperment of the owner and his was a mean, nasty cussing man!

@tommurphree5630

Жыл бұрын

The mule was probably physically abused by the man .

Great video! I’ve been riding my mule for over 15 years and you taught me a few good things and gave me solutions to more than one of my saddle problems. Thank you.

Amazing, and I think I could buy the right gear, and install it correctly if I ever was to buy a mule. Amazing life you have sir

Would love to see a demonstration of using this saddle and collar combination to pull with while riding, walking the mule. Thanks for such a thorough walk through explaining your wise, caring skill sets in caring for your mules. Been wanting a mule but was not sure how to address the issue of the ridge. Thank you so much for making this video.

I saw the video and immediately clicked, I have no reason. Fully committed to watching it.

Who's watching this due to the coronavirus?

I love this. Mules, horses, cattle n poultry....what a life!! Paul, you are an excellent teacher.

Never knew mules had different saddle procedures. I love it. Snickering as you talked. Really loved this.

Enjoyed this lesson. Never had a mule before, but have packed lots of horses into wilderness areas. I learned some very good tips here that I can use for horse packing as well.Thanks!

You are 100% on the mark - So knowledgeable and great at instruction❣️

Thanks. This guy knows what he is talking about.

Was just passing by , have no idea about horses is mules but still listened to you and subscribed.

Thank you Paul for great explanations.

I learned something new today and I found it very informative and enjoyable! Thank you, Mister Garrison!

Thank you very much for your very knowledgeable talk, well worth my time, you’re a good krafts man and a fine cowboy that takes good care of his stock. 👍👍👍👍👍 🇺🇸🦅

Thanks! You’re a thorough teacher! Pretty mule!

You’re a good instructor! I can tell your mules love and trust you. I can also see why.

I can tell by the tac you have you love your girls. i have seen to many horses abused and how you love your mules is nice to see, what a gentleman

WOW! I love Mules! What a great video! Great Information.

I enjoyed the instructions on how to saddle a specific animal , a mule.

a real looker and a spotted mule to boot.

I don’t have a mule but I do use a pulling collar.. I’m definitely going to do what you did with crossing them.. great idea. Thank you.

2:49 Charlotte’s expert advice

Excelentes vídeos Mr. Paul, me estoy iniciando en el mundo de las mulas, tengo una de 3.5 años y me tiene sorprendido su inteligencia y su nobleza, ojalá un día pueda ir a su rancho a conocerlo, saludos desde Monterrey México.

Great information, Thank You Mr. Paul

@11:20 you make a great point. A few years ago a fella i was elk hunting with in NM mounted me on his 4yo mule. My saddle was a Full double rigged roping saddle and sure as heck got up in the armpit and galled him. I was ashamed to have marked up his nice mule but now I understand why it happened...

You are about the smartest n a humanitarian that is concerned for the animals have where you ate at ... Bless your kind n considerate heart ...

Thank you Charlotte, knowing most mules are honoree you choose to buck that moniker and offer any assistance you can.

I'm 68 but riding a mule and a camel are on my bucket list. I rode an elephant. WOW

Real good video - well explained and easy to understand. Looking forward to putting this to use as I just bought a mule.

Thank You so much! I am learning with my friends mule! So far, the mule is smarter than me!!!!

My dad said that is Grandpa had a pair of mules named Sanka and Joe and they were the best; smart, stubborn at times but tough. He treated all his horses and mules with love.

I just flat out enjoyed that well explained demonstration.

I love how your top concern is the comfort of your animals!

This was very helpful! Many Thanks!

Owned Quarter Horses and not familiar with mules--although I do admire them. Learned a lot. Good recommendations. Thoughtful comments to not only make you safe, but to make the animal comfortable and reliable to your riding direction. Good video!

Very educational, man loves animals as it should be. My uncle used to run a large farm & used only mules for plowing, pulling & riding. Was always amazed at there power to do just about anything.

Was raised around mules until age five and have always loved them! Wish we'd all stayed on the farm...Surprising, though, how much I remember from those formative tears!

Good job, Garrison! Thank you.

I love how gentle he is being

Absolutely love all of this. Amazing man. Beautiful animal. Charlotte is is a star.

Very clear and good information. Thank you!

I took notes, thank you Paul, some great tips!

Thorough. Thanks a bunch. I learned many things.

I never realized that there were different ways to saddle multi s and horses. Thank you for the demonstration and explanations as the the whys of things.

Amazing video! I've been around horses for well over 40 years and been fascinated by mules but never owned nor ridden one. Thank you for the information. I learned a LOT!

That is a nice saddle! Very clear video. I have a horse and still learned a few things.

Very well done! And the mule was SO well behaved! good video all around.

I really enjoyed this! I have a horse, but the safety tips definitely apply to horses, as well. I am going to pay attention to how I reach under to grab the girth...I am not sure which direction I have my head, but you can bet I will be thinking about it now! Safety first around equids!!

Best fit and explanation of a nice rig. Have you had some good bred mules with enough withers to hold any good saddle ?

Beautiful mules

That mule is so calm and patient and obviously trusts Paul.

I have a horse that galls at the drop of a hat, and this method of saddling maybe the most interesting thing I've seen in years!

@barbedstar6480

3 жыл бұрын

Cinch a couple inches back of normal. You might look at the cinch ring protectors with the sheep skin as they keep the cinch ring away from sensitive skin.