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Other Activities => Equestrian & Livestock => Topic started by: Echomules on March 19, 2012, 08:41:10 AM

Title: My Mules
Post by: Echomules on March 19, 2012, 08:41:10 AM: I’ve got three long ears, which don't work them enough. We've done some neat rides, hunts, and need to do some more. Active in the Traildusters chapter of BCHW and get out to work on trails some, just haven't rode much for a while. Well hopefully I'm done with surgeries and will be back in the saddle soon, litterally.
Here's the kids, Echo, Cheyenne, and Jack, and a few pics of them out and about.

Myself in the eastern Pasayten.

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Goat Rocks area a few years back.

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Doing a little packing training, this was her first day with a load. Now she carries me, a bit more of a load.

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My son and I on a local Hunt in Snohomish Co.

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My son on Gentleman Jack a few years-crap, I guess it was five years ago now. My son is no longer a light load and is riding our Appy mule. If anyone needs a steady kid’s or grandkid’s mule, get in touch with me. Jack loves kids and will keep them safe anywhere you want to take them. He is not tall and this guy has been there and done it. He suffered a tendon injury about 7-8 years ago, but with extensive rehab has healed and is sound, but I will still not use or recommend him as a pack mule, only important light loads. Not for sale, but would love to place him in the right spot so he can do what he loves.

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Jack carrying my son when he was only four-years old. Jack must be twenty something now, not sure.

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Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: Austrian Hunter on March 19, 2012, 08:44:47 AM: Cool :tup:
Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: Machias on March 19, 2012, 09:24:43 AM: AWESOME photos!!! Thanks for sharing!!
Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: bearpaw on March 19, 2012, 09:41:43 AM: Great photos, thanks for sharing.... :tup:
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Post by: KopperBuck on March 19, 2012, 10:21:31 AM: Great pics! Making me itch to get out there.
Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: mathewsbow4elk on October 23, 2012, 07:57:24 AM: cool pics, nice life for a kid! Or big kid!
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Post by: 6x6in6 on October 23, 2012, 04:31:33 PM: Are you attending the Traildusters poker ride at Pilchuck this coming weekend, Echo?
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Post by: Sawbuck on November 08, 2012, 06:27:43 AM: Nice pics, good lookin mules :tup:
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Post by: 206 on November 20, 2012, 06:52:59 PM: Mules are my favorite ?horse?. Love the long ears, but don't know squat about them except they look like my style. Post more pics.
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Post by: fillthefreezer on December 10, 2012, 12:13:16 PM: what time of year was that goat rocks picture? alot less snow than im used to there
Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: Echomules on December 25, 2012, 10:43:24 AM: Quote from: fillthefreezer on December 10, 2012, 12:13:16 PM
what time of year was that goat rocks picture? alot less snow than im used to there

That was late July on a light snow year.

Quote from: 6x6in6 on October 23, 2012, 04:31:33 PM
Are you attending the Traildusters poker ride at Pilchuck this coming weekend, Echo?

I was there, not riding, but at the checkpoint that was serving hot cider.
Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: mtncook on February 20, 2013, 07:35:02 PM: Here is a couple mules earning their keep.

mtncook
Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: RG on February 20, 2013, 08:44:26 PM: Quote from: mtncook on February 20, 2013, 07:35:02 PM
Here is a couple mules earning their keep.

mtncook

Cool! Waiting for spring and summer!
Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: Sawbuck on February 20, 2013, 08:45:05 PM: Cool shot!
Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: Echomules on May 25, 2016, 07:55:21 PM: FYI, these mules are now for sale in the classifieds.
Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on May 25, 2016, 08:00:42 PM: Great thread, awesome pics! :tup:

How long can mules reasonably be in service? :dunno:
Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: Echomules on May 27, 2016, 07:00:51 PM: Usually expected mules can work for thirty years. Donkeys can work for forty years.
Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: theleo on June 01, 2016, 09:14:43 AM: Rode my dads old riding mule in rough country in Idaho last year, she's pushing 30 just like me and was out pacing my dads 9 year old mule he's riding these days.

Sorry to see anybody getting out of the long ear game. Mules make the best rides in the rough stuff.
Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: steen on June 04, 2016, 11:43:16 AM: Love your spotted mule! The oldest my sister has is 32 and taught all the kids to ride and my grandson. He got injured this weekend and may not recover. He is the best mule. The spotted one is in his twenties and still goes well. They work a long time.
Title: Re: My Mules
Post by: White Pass Outfitters on July 01, 2016, 08:59:14 AM: Good pictures, cant go wrong with a good mule.
200lbs 25 miles a day 300 consecutive days in row.