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Versatility of Mules
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06-10-2013, 08:53 PM
A mule doing US level 4 and UK equivalent Medium dressage test.

And it is reported it won the class! Pirouettes and half pass are getting towards Advanced Medium level in the UK!

http://barnmice.com/video/who-needs-an-u...ave-a-mule
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06-10-2013, 11:52 PM
Hi, I feel very sorry for the much maligned mule :-D
Below is an article defending them & why Mediterranean states used them as preferred mode of transportation
http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/daily...ndmule.htm
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06-11-2013, 06:27 PM
I've heard from some that their gait is easier on the human rider than a horse of the same size. And these same people say that mules are actually smarter than horses. I wouldn't know, though, as I'm not an equestrian.

The mule in the video is every bit as graceful and disciplined as any horse I've seen, Nice mount.
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