If you haven't seen where I got Bonnie check out this video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mol21tNxhtyalbw.html Thanks

It's a joy watching you work with your mule. You know, I turn 71 next month. I'm still doin pretty well but I've noticed that some things are getting just a tad harder than they used to be. There will come a time, if we live long enough when all we will have is the memories. The people we knew, the things we did, the things we shared. We might not have them but we did have them, and that counts. There are worse things that a fellow could be doing than making a good mule.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Yes sir very true .. Thank you

I think you have something there. She took a likin to yah right off. She waits to come out of the trailer when asked now, she's trying to please. Sorry about your friend. Your right, every day is a blessing. Great channel. Thanks

I love the stories and watching you ride. I get the feeling that Bonnie enjoys the stories also. I’m sorry about the loss of your friend.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thank you..

Every man needs a project. A mule for a project is about as good as it gets.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Yes sir or some young hounds .. Thanks

Just when you say there is nothing out here to get her hurt you almost end up on your rear end. Sorry for your loss. Death comes to all living things. I would think losing people in our lives would not be so hard . But the ones that are in your heart leave a void friend, family dog, good mule whatever. Time cures all. But the void remains. You do have a good mule. God Bless

@BrettVaughnB100

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Thank you .. very true

@Jeff-jg7jh

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@@BrettVaughnB100 Johngriffith610; I lost my German Shorthair. I picked him up on the side of the road. He had worms and I got him cleaned up. What an athelet(good to know AI doesn't know everything). I named him Bullet because, well, you know; I couldn't keep up with him when he broke loose and ran down the busy hiway. He had a good time and promptly jumped into the truck. Jeez. My brother died shortly after an accident. I miss my dog (a lot), but memories of my brother are a few volts higher. Your post got my attention.

Sorry for y'all's loss. A lot of folks don't realize how many good ropers there are in Michigan . I lived in Northern Indiana for a few years and was a member of the Michigan Ropers Assn. ,one of the oldest roping associations in the USA.Chances are that I knew or had crossed paths with your buddy. Some 35+ years ago. True that a person needs to get out of that frigid country in the winter. I'll take my Texas anytime ,it gets cold here but usually not for long , I always say that I sweat a lot better than I shiver .

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

His name was Roger Logan .. does that ring a bell ?

That mule looks like it will travel. I hope she is a good one

Both of my girls were in 4 H. Showed horses. Best thing I ever did. My youngest being with horses turned out to be the best thing for her. Gave her confidence and helped her find out who she is. You are right the horses taught her alot of lessons. So when you talk about the training you are doing I know exactly what you are talking about. My daughter took a quarter horse that everyone told couldn't do anything and decided to do dressage. She got her all the way to second level. Not bad for a horse that couldn't do anything. Teila told me one day, Flame didnt know she couldn't do those things. Love your videos.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

lol good story .. your daughter sounds like a good hand .. Thanks

So sorry for the loss of your friend. Sounds like you had a great relationship. Bonnie's doing great. Seems sweet natured.

@brysonbutler8942

Ай бұрын

John 3:16

I think your mule is liking the bonding story telling sessions by the horse trailer. We really enjoy them.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thank you .. I might have a few more left lol

Don’t know what I enjoy more, I trekking across land looking for cats or these vids on your journey with this mule- she’s workable

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Getting her ready to go looking for cats lol ... Thanks

@Jeff-jg7jh

Ай бұрын

@@BrettVaughnB100 There can;t be that many cats in the area. If I was a MtL I'd move on.

We used hobbles all the time here on these ranches in northern arizona. They serve a purpose and are definitely not cruel

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

I have always used them myself .. but you know how youtube can be lol Thanks

Great mule

Sorry for your loss Brett he sounds like a great friend. And that mule is beautiful I sure hope she’s a great partner for you

Brother she's looking good and your doing a Great job being patient with her

Thanks for sharing your stories and letting us come along while you get used to your new mule . Will be nice to see how she does on a long ride.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Me and you both .. won't be long and I will be dragging a pack mule and heading for the high country Thanks

Man,watching you ride Bonny brought back memories when I was just around 8 years old going on roundups!! My dad rode this black horse and his ears would flop back n forth as he walked!! Scooter could walk so fast that we had to trot!! Faster he walked, the faster his ears flopped!! Keep up the good work!!

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thanks .. yes those ears really go when she is traveling ..

Don’t hv a horse ( rode them a ton when I was young) I watched my friends horse stand on his hand ; just looking around while my friend was screaming? I did not know what to do? So I said come here ? The horse did and drug him about 100 yards ? I was far off feeding the chickens I think he slipped outta the saddle and put his hand down so he did not face plant? The old horse just backed up on his hand & stood there ? Until he decided to see me and drug my friend along? So no I hv dogs and only hv one old lab now! But I am your age and love to work ( I am a finish carpenter) don’t hv to work but I enjoy it? Fly fish also? But more than anything Brett I remember this is not my home? I am a sojourner in a foreign land ? So one day I will be home and that gives me a lot of joy everyday! Just enjoying life! And I enjoy your channel! Honest ? Your an honest man!

@jameswilson322

Ай бұрын

Yes sir I agree

Good job with the mule. I think you can make a good mule with out spurs !!!

Great story.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

I love your stories. Reminds of being a kid and my grandparents’ mule Jerry. He was a huge work mule, and my grandfather plowed with him. He had a brother who was killed when a tractor fell on him, and grandad would never use a tractor because of that.

Love it! I’ve watched every video since you got her. You can see the confidence grow in her every day. 👍🏻 lucky man. Ive got one like that. It’s been hell finding another one.

Yup. Bonnie loves to see new scenery. I think she'll be great. Btw. I bought a horse one time that I named Sugar cuz she was so sweet. First time I rode her she bucked me off. Took 3 bucks to loose me but my niece hollered, "she's coming back!" I crawled under my nieces horse real fast. That made got sold!!! She bit too. Lol

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

lol sugar huh lol .. Thanks

@carolginther9996

Ай бұрын

@@BrettVaughnB100 Lol, found out later that she was drugged every time I went to the stable.

Beautiful video. Thank you Mr. Brett

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

You are very welcome Thanks for watching!

Sorry for your loss, enjoy your channel, many thanks.

19:19 😃 your dogs sure are excited to get going aren't they 😂

I think I will call her your mule Double B for Brilliant and Bada$$ Bonnie. Thank you for the stories of your life. I very much enjoy your content Mr.Brett. Just love learning about Mules.They are so interesting compared to horses. Much ❤ from Athena in 🌲Washington state🌲

Love it, keep them coming!

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thanks! Will do!

When I was a kid in Appalachia there was a community mule that was free ranging. I asked my cousin about him and she said he was her Daddy’s mule and was close to 50 years old. He looked more like a camel than a mule. Except he didn’t have a hump😊

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

lol I bet they do live along time Thanks

Keep it up Cowboy, sorry for the loss of your friend.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thanks Todd .. I will try

There used to be a cowboy saying that you "earn your spurs", now people are saying you earn "no spurs". I agree.

Sorry for your loss, most all my dear old friends & companions have passed on. I haven't sit astride a good mount in Long Time & my time to do is has slipped Away. Reckon, That's why I enjoy your episodes. Again: Sorry for loss of your friend, but certainly enjoy your stories.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thank you .... glad I can help a little .. I sure am wanting to go a lot of places on Bonnie

I don't know if you can tell when I hit the like button it's not that I don't like watching your videos I just like to watch a while before I hit it. I do like the areas that you explore being out west is where I love to be and yup I wish I was born 100 years earlier than 1957 I'm purty sure I would have fit right in. and yes I to am not cut out to be a bronk rider even in my younger days. keep doing your videos I'll keep watching 😊

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thank you .. no I can't tell when anyone hits the like button but I do when you make a comment and I do appreciate that

So sorry to hear about your friend so interesting to listen to your stories so many of us have lived that same kind of story working on different ranches making great friends even the way you ride your whole thought process and the horses and the cattle and the dogs play wouldn't change anything about my lifestyle

I enjoy watching all your videos and your story telling .

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that

Hi. Your mule is so so cutie

I’m not sure why the background music reminded me of Clay Mac. He used to come to Hatchita about once a month for a barn dance in the old school auditorium. You never think so many people lived in that area, but he would bring them in from everywhere. Good video, good stories and good music.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thank you .. Clay Mac didn't he write the Navajo Wrangler .. bridles and saddles just get in his way lol and Brenda Brewer .. wow that does bring back memories .. some not so good lol

@BilliamDEring

Ай бұрын

I forgot to mention, 1968-1973 was when I lived in the Animas area. After that I never heard of Clay Mac until about 4 years ago. The only song I remember him singing was “Sha Marie”?

Love it great video! Glad y’all are happy making great progress. Rope them feet if ya can… but you already know that God Bless good buddy

From the rockkin of the cradle to the rolin of the grave perty much says it all bonnie is gonna make you a big star lots of viewer's thanks for sharing

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Yes but "the going up was worth the coming down" .. Yes Bonnie I think is going to make a good one .. Thanks

Great video!! Really enjoy watching your progress.....I am sorry you lost your friend...

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

Love your candidness if that's a word. Love you dogs' loyalty to you and that mule is just nice, beaut Bonnie or Aussie slang Bonza (meaning real good, awesome) Bonnie. Tracey (Australia)

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thank you .. Bonza .. have to remember that

NICE , Thanks for the content Brett

Yea old mate never put off for tomorrow what you can do today.I might put in a request to the big boss above see if I can come back as one of your mules or even fat lorrie you sure take care of your animals.Love that music Brett can you tell me who plays it.Take care from an old Aussie who loves your work.

I'm liking Belinda, more and more. I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. 😢

@cindygrubbs5856

Ай бұрын

Sorry, Bonnie, not Belinda lol!

Sorry for your loss. 🐾🙏🏻✌🏻

I think you’re right…..you seem at this point to have a good one….she is learning and not really objecting to the lessons. Appendix registered horses…I had two , a gelding and his full sister,two years younger. She was beautiful and he would go all day, stout….but wanted too run, I had to watch not to give him the wrong signal……. Thanks Brett

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

You bet thank you .. she is coming along

" Arena dart " , used to call that working on my trick dismount ! LOL !

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

I have worked on trick dismounts when I was younger ... try not too now lol Thanks

I love your vids. I have had thoughts of ways of helping others, the community…. While listening to you talk of riding across the desert, I can only imagine what a difference it might make to an inner city youth going on an adventure with you. Just you, him and the mules riding, camping, etc… out of the city!

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

That would be a good thing .. maybe if I get this other mule gentle enough I might try to find someone .. Thanks

Looking good

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I know what you mean, suposta send you some stuff, now dad is in the hospital, traveling to Indiana for the end. Love your videos

I absolutely love how good you are to your animals

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thank you .. we are a team

Another great video, Brett. Thanks for sharing.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Thank you

Brett, I am so sorry for your loss. And you are right, no one is promised tomorrow or their next breath. We just never know and should never take any day for granted. The thing we should do however is to know where we'll go after this life. Salvation through Jesus Christ is the most important decision anyone can make, "now". Not tomorrow because tomorrow may never come. Brett, you will be in my Prayers. And on a brighter note, Bonnie looks great and is doing amazingly well. God Bless you and yours.

Yes sir, if you want to do it, get er done. I’ve had a passion for the cattle biz all my life. So I do it. Even in this god almighty drought we’re in!!!

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

It is dry out there and hot wow .. 108 today .. Thanks

Another great video.

Love the instant replay!

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

lol kinda clumsy Thanks

It's nothing like being out in the middle of nowhere on a horse or mule I used to leave my house and go any direction I wanted to but there is houses all around me it limits my riding you are so lucky to live where you do love your videos stay safe

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thank you ... yes I am lucky

They make an actual detangler product that you spray in while brushing the tail it’s much more efficient than waiting for it to soften with mane n tail. Detanglers I’ve had best luck with Johnson n Johnson’s “No More Tears” made for children but works great easily found or equine product “Show Sheen” most tac shops probably Amazon. These products are designed to detangle sure mane n tail works but for tuff tangles the others will produce quicker and better results. Side note keep the show sheen localized to the tail if it gets on the back you will have a tuff time keeping a leg on either side. It will be as Slippery as a 16 year old with a jug of KY jelly . Lol

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

lol yeah ... here just the other day I used the detangler and it worked real well .. Thanks

Use cowboy magic...works way better and help to not tear out tail.

Great vIdeo. Beautiful Bonnie will be good one. Maybe little tender on the legs from the rocky terrain. I am very sorry about the loss of your friend. We never know how much time we do have, but we will see them again when God calls us home. Bless you and the family my friend.

just wanted to mention Brett, that's some of the best fiddle music I've heard in a long while Man....really great stuff.......oh, and on the "not wanting to get off the Right Side" ...been my experience that sometimes they have a bone outt wach when they do that...check her back and pelvis.....take care Pard......OnWard.........

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

I will check ..we use to do that with our roping horses .. pull their tail and pop their back .. Thanks

Festus and Ruth would be proud of you and Bonny Brett lol. BTW I read the description this time👍🏻 Sorry to hear of the loss of a old friend especially one from my home state.

Good time 😮😊

Thanks

I’d really like to know the name of the bluegrass bands and the name of the song in your description section my husband I just love your videos your mule and your dogs you look like your having a really peach of a time keep up the great videos

Outstanding

Great training videos

Enjoyed it friend appreciate the ride

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Thank you

Baby oil on knotted hair. Give it a day or so to do its thing. Comb the knots out.

Good lord Lorrie! Turnpike Troubadors

I told you she’d make a good one. Onward and Upward brother.

She is really good with the dogs, doesn't spook easy. The hobbles was new to her. I like her. Will be glad to see how Clyde handles, he is good looking. Sorry about your friend. Really hard to loose a long time friend.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thank you .. yes she is really coming along

@johnellebaker3725

Ай бұрын

Oh yes why aren't you playing Dave Stamey and Ian Tyson music anymore? I love them.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

@@johnellebaker3725 They get me for copyright now .. I love their music too

@johnellebaker3725

Ай бұрын

@@BrettVaughnB100 that's a shame!

Be careful old man, she almost looked at you upside down and I had to laugh, don't eat salt and you'll have more chances of waking up for a longer time. Greetings from Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA.

Very peaceful to me

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thank you .. it is for me too

No self respectin' houndsman would own a critter like Fat Lorie, but I love the fact you have a dog like Lorie. We are here for just fleeting moments.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

lol you don't understand I'm not a self respctin' houndsman lol .. next time we hit a lion track I will show you ole Fat Lori working a track .. might take us a while and but we will trail it .. Thanks

@dirkfankhauser5477

Ай бұрын

@@BrettVaughnB100 Geez Brett, are you saying Lorie and I have something in common? I'm getting older, few extra pounds, don't move like I used to, but I still wanna hunt. Keep doing what you're doing!

Sorry ti hear the loss R.I.P.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Love a horse that hobbies and ground ties.

Just to let you know incase your interested they are having a Horse, hound & mule sale in Farmington, NM July 12, 13th and 14th.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Yes I heard about it .. don't have anything to sell and already bought my mules .. Thank you

Heck Yeah

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Thank you

Bad mean mule Or bad mean folks I'll pass. So glad u an Bonnie coming along so fine 🎉

“There is two types of mules In this world… good mules and bad mules. There’s nothing better than a good mule, and there is nothing worse than a bad mule” Grady Hawthorn told me that.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

I kinda believe it .. kinda anxious now to ride Clyde see how he does .. Thanks Hayden

@Ouachita.Mule.School

Ай бұрын

@@BrettVaughnB100 take it slow, don’t get hurt. Love your videos, Pard

Your dad's black appendix Mare sounds like a mare I had that was easyJet racy beautiful looking horse I was going to put on barrels she was a complete Outlaw ended up going to Mexicans for broodmare for backyard racing

To get witches knots out of a tail , use W D 40 ... Seriously , it works .....

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

We use to use it all the time .. thanks

My mule can run full tilt with a set of hobbles on haha

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Yes my Jet mule get get out of the country with them .. lost him in the Pecos wilderness one time for a while

Do you always feed off the ground? Sand colic has always scared me!

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

No I put the hay up on a bush .. but I'm not worried about it anyway ... its pretty hard dirt thanks

Yes, you never know

I lost the love of my life back in February. Man there's iron in your words. You dont know what the next day will bring. Tell them you love them every day, it may be the last.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that .. hope your doing ok .. good advice for sure Thank you

Thanks for sharing, i love your videos and your stories especially, Do you shoe your mules?

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

I use to have to shoe Jet .. only put shoes on Agnes a couple of times .. then I rode her barefoot for a couple of years ..not sure if Bonnie will need them or not ..but I bet she does Thanks

Is that a coyote at 1944 elapes time right as you start to ride away showing drone footage right hand corner as you and the dogs go behind a hill he comes trotting into frame You never would have seen him without the drone pretty neat stealthy sucker

He was called to go home. Agnes has another friend up there keeping her company until you all get there.

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Is true thank you

Dad always says “They didn’t buck with me.” 🙄

She sure is beautiful.

dang you said southern new mexico where at maybe like silver city or MIMBRES VALLEY or Glenwood or reserve, hatch t or c

@BrettVaughnB100

Ай бұрын

Between Hatch and Las Cruces .. East ..Thanks

looks like not all them dog's think you're going somewhere but some still do

A hundred years ago,life was tougher but you could work to make it a lot easier, and for the most part evryone saw life the same way.The Bible was the book of wisdom and morals. And for the most part men were free.The fear of God made that possible.One day very soon ,there wont be any more death.For He must rein untill he has put all of his enemy's under his feet.And the last enemy to be defeated,is death itself. Great videos. God help you to do many more.

Yup, we never know what is going to happen to us. That's life. 😊 WD40 works wonders on mane and tail combing. 😊

Read old time horse fighter DAVE JONES book , he had a deal that works to make em leave straight elevens.

Let your light so shine before men for your Father in heaven might be glorified shalom