Trust and Trackways
Marty and I have been pootling along rather nicely for the past month. I think this is partly due to the fact that I’ve finally decided to stop over-analysing* and,
Category: catching
Causing a headache
A friend of mine suggested that Marty’s reluctance to be caught could be due to headaches. Headaches in equines is something I must admit I’d never considered, but I did
A catching journal, or: a list of things the mule doesn’t like
We’re nearing the end of August and autumn is definitely in the air. The morning’s are feeling colder and the evenings a little darker. Marty started growing his winter coat about a fortnight
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A bad apple
Marty was very funny yesterday, and reminded me of why I find him so fascinating to be around. He’s been very easy to catch lately, although not as relaxed as
The Brave and Rebellious Mule
Marty’s third week at mule school began with some rebellion. This was to be expected, and although it was disappointing to see him say a very loud “NO!” to things
Bootcamp for Marty
Marty has been on bootcamp for the past week. I’m afraid to say that I reached the point where I was about ready to give up entirely; even keeping in
Mule wrangling
On Friday, I was able to halter and unhalter the mule within five minutes. He snorted and backed off when I initially tried to bring the halter over his neck,
Marty McForgottenEverything
As far as I can tell, the mule spends his time gently oscillating along the spectrum between feral and tame. He can be domesticated for weeks, sometimes months at a
Dentist Day!
I just want to preface this by saying how thankful I am that I live in an area with access to such fantastic equine professionals. Our EP, Emma Burston, is
Playtime
Marty was noticeably happier today. Perhaps being able to handle yesterday’s situation so well was a much needed confidence boost for him? Instead of flinching and bracing and being worried