Mulography

25th January 2015

We got rhythm, baby

A few weeks ago I ordered some rhythm beads (in rainbow colours, of course!) from NellyMoon. These are equine necklaces that have bells on, intended to calm the horse and help them...

24th January 2015

Taking the high road

Yesterday was mule’s day off. Although I’d planned to catch him/reward with grass before work, it was -7 and everything was frozen so I didn’t see any purpose in moving...

22nd January 2015

Maybe I’m only allowed to catch the mule on alternate days

When I arrived at the yard today, the mule walked straight up to me and put himself in position for haltering. He would have put it on himself if I’d...

21st January 2015

Quarter step back, half step forward

Today was a very brief, but very interesting session with the mule (I really need to think of a different adjective for describing what it’s like to work with him....

20th January 2015

Mule Hierarchy 101

One of the (many) things I find interesting about the mule is his position in herd hierarchy. He is not at the top of the pecking order, nor is he...

19th January 2015

Finally – adventure time!

I CAUGHT THE MULE! Ha! Sorry, I’m trying not to be too over-excited. Catching him is certainly not something I will take for granted again, and I am by no...

14th January 2015

Ways to be a better person; mule edition

Oh dear. I feel like this is turning into some kind of farce: the mule would not let me put his halter on today. In fact, this is the first...

11th January 2015

In which Marty remembers how to wear a halter

Well … mule was catchable today. He walked away from me at first and, when I stuck with him, he pinned his ears and scurried off to hide behind Iris....

10th January 2015

In which Marty forgets he has ever worn a halter

Today was one of those difficult days with mulo. I am glad to say that these are getting fewer and farther between, but it does mean that when things do...

9th January 2015

Five favourite photos of 2014

Friday is a scheduled day off for the mule, so in the absence of any adventures to share (this morning he walked straight up to me and then asked me...