Guide to Raising and Showing Mules

This hardbound book by Meredith Hodges addresses all the maintenance and associated issues not covered in her other books and video tapes about mules in particular. It contains information about different types of mules, conformation, color genetics, understanding mules, housing mules, mule feed and nutrition, breeding for mules, caring for mule foals, keeping your mule healthy, handling, training and riding mules, draft and pack mule use, showing mules, organizing shows, running seminars and clinics, show classes, promoting your mule, clubs and organizations, points programs, exhibitions, parades, fairs and special events and a host of information under each of these topics. Meredith wrote this book to serve as an all-inclusive manual for the beginner and a book that could be used should a child opt to have a mule for a 4-H project. The objection from 4-H leaders was that mules are just different enough that the existing Horse Project manual could not be used. Now that this book is available, it is her hope that 4-H leaders will accept this book and children who wish to take on a mule as a 4-H project will be encouraged. This book was targeted for children, but also serves as a general manual for all beginners and a good reference for advanced horsemen alike. Go to www.luckythreeranch.com for more information.Hodges, Meredith is the author of 'Guide to Raising and Showing Mules' with ISBN 9780970230997 and ISBN 0970230990.