The Natural Superiority of Mules
by John HauerFormat: Trade Book
Pub. Date: 2006-01-01
Publisher(s): Lyons Press
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Summary
It all starts at birth: Baby mules are just a bit more precocious than other equine creatures. Of course, the most obvious physical advantage of the mule is those magnificent ears! The Natural Superiority of Mules is a collection of essays, articles, and stories in celebration of all the unique qualities of these remarkable hybrids. Full-colour photographs accompanying the articles illustrate the grace, strength, agility, and especially, the lovely long ears of these fantastic and fascinating creatures.
Author Biography
John Hauer and his wife, Sena, buy, sell, raise, and ride mules at their Back Country Mules ranch on the banks of the Colorado River north of Moab, Utah.
Table of Contents
| Introduction | p. vii |
| Mule Sense | |
| The Natural Superiority of the Mule | p. 2 |
| From the Mule's Point of View | p. 6 |
| Understanding the Mule | p. 10 |
| Ode to the Mule Rider | p. 15 |
| Why I'm Not Horsing Around Anymore | p. 19 |
| Mules Are the First Cloned Equines | p. 20 |
| A Compilation of Interesting Facts (and a Few Opinions) About Mules | p. 26 |
| Logical Long Ears: Resistance-Free Training Techniques | p. 30 |
| Ten Laws for Shaping Behaviors | p. 33 |
| Perfect Mule Mama | p. 35 |
| Mule Versatility | p. 36 |
| Know No Boundaries-Ride a Mule | p. 39 |
| Mule History | |
| Mules and the Grand Canyon | p. 49 |
| A Grand Canyon Scrapbook | p. 54 |
| The Great Donkey Rescue | p. 58 |
| Mule Appreciation Day: October 24 | p. 60 |
| The Mule's Last Bray? Nay! (or Neigh!) | p. 62 |
| Livestock Encyclopedia | p. 73 |
| The History of Mules Comes Full Circle | p. 74 |
| Mule Matters | |
| Using Mules for Packing | p. 76 |
| The Colorado Mule Riders | p. 80 |
| Saddles and Mules | p. 81 |
| Things to Do with Your Mule | p. 84 |
| Canyon Trail Rides | p. 87 |
| Mules and the Back Country Horsemen of America | p. 89 |
| Arizona Riding | p. 89 |
| Gymkhana & Roping Mules | p. 90 |
| The World's First Mountain Bike/Mule Challenge: And the Winner Is... | p. 93 |
| The Rest of the Story: An Interview with Jody Foss | p. 95 |
| Mule Stories | |
| Four Mules I have Known | p. 100 |
| Mountains and Mules: A Profile of Brad Cameron | p. 104 |
| Hasteen Bi' Jha Neez Litso-The Man with the Sorrel Mule | p. 108 |
| No Halters Necessary | p. 109 |
| Mule Mail | p. 112 |
| Railroad Track Widths | p. 113 |
| Pete | p. 114 |
| The Mule Trade | p. 118 |
| Strayhorse Ranch | p. 119 |
| Saddle Happy | p. 123 |
| Meeting Mules at Home and in Nepal | p. 124 |
| SUV Moroccan Style: The Role of Donkeys and Mules in Morocco | p. 126 |
| Mule Antlers | p. 129 |
| Mule Gallery | p. 131 |
| Mule Resources | p. 149 |
| Photography Credits | p. 152 |
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