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How much does a horse cost? How much does a mule cost? How do I buy a horse or mule that is the right fit for me?
On this episode, we'll share our best, hard-learned advice for buying a mule or horse that is a good fit for you, your goals, and your experience level! We hope this helps you find the animal that is a perfect fit for you :) Let us know in the comments if there's any way we can help!
It really helps us out if you like and subscribe! Be sure to leave a comment if you have any questions or a good story about your mule or horse!
As always thank you for watching!
God Bless!
-Jason and Alyssa
00:00 Intro
00:34 How much Clyde cost
01:00 How much Reata cost
03:00 How much Timber cost
03:39 How much Cedar cost
05:29 How much Josey cost
06:30 A mule that didn't work out
07:59 Top 3 tips
08:10 Tip number 3
09:47 Tip number 2
10:41 A word on horse and mule sales
14:20 Tip number 1
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I’m in the UK where mules aren’t really a thing, so when we see that a mule is sold for $30,000 I almost died 🫣 They’re all gorgeous by the way.😍👏🏻 Thanks for the education ❤
Hahaha! We almost die when we think of how expensive mules are too! 😬 And thank you! We’re so thankful to have our mules and to get to enjoy this way of life 😊🙏🏼
I like mules, but have rode horses for 55 years . And I can't ever contain my love for horse's.
Haha! A lot of people are that way! You’re in good company, for sure 😊 And for the record, we looove a good horse too!
Another great video that is full of great tips. I remember meeting Jake Clark at the RMEF national banquet in Albuquerque several years ago. He rode his mule through and around the tables during the live auction and jumped it on to the stage! Simply incredible partnership! Again, thank you for sharing and keep ‘em coming!
Wow! That’s awesome! He always takes one to the auction at the hunt Expo in Salt Lake too… it always turn a lot of heads! Lol I’ve never met him, but he seems like an awesome guy!
Thanks for watching and for the kind words! We always appreciate it 😊
Never get rid of Riata. Best confirmation I've seen on a mule. Lots of quarter horse in her, especially the short front legs
Thx for sharing the info. A mule will just continue to get better with time as long as they TRUST you, they NEVER forget a bad experience, but trust will make your mule a pleasure to be around, and keep you safe in the back country where there is no room for problems. I have 3 mules and 1 saddle horse and it does work to have a saddle horse to keep all the mules around in the back county, they are a bit "herd bound"🤣🤣
Oh man, I think you are SPOT ON about trust! It’s so crucial for a good experience with a mule 😊 And it sounds like you have the perfect set up with your little herd… that’s exactly what we’re striving for 😊
This video showed up randomly in my feed. I will never have a mule, those days are behind me now, but I admire them and think they are beautiful, so very much enjoyed this video.
It is so true how important TRUST is, with not just mules but any animal. You have a beautiful herd!
Happy trails!
Oh wow! Thank you so much for watching and taking time to leave such a nice comment 😊
And I couldn’t agree more about trust… it’s crucial for us and our equines 😊
Thanks again for watching!
Have a great day 😊
I've wanted horses all my life until I was riding a ridge in Red Rock Canyon (near LV) , my horse tripped, and the guide behind me said that's why I ride mules. They don't trip. That would have been good to know before you put me on the giant, ornery beast that didn't want to follow the trail.
😂oh no! Well I’m glad it didn’t fall! We sure like our mules and they do seem more sure footed!
Great info. Thx for sharing the details on your kids. Similar here . Seems like I stick around 1000 bucks and I've got lucky!!! Lots of work though. So worth it now.
I don't like the buying or the selling. I'm settled into the fun part now.
Ypu have a great bunch.
Thank you! It’s so rewarding to work with them and see them improve 😊 It definitely takes time though! We’re excited when we’re to the sweet spot like you are Lol We’re getting a little closer all the time.
Thanks for watching and taking time to leave another nice comment! We really appreciate it 😊
You have a great evening!
Great video. Especially for the green mule owner.
Thank you! That was definitely our intention! We love promoting mules (and the western lifestyle in general), and we want new mule (or horse) owners to know what they’re getting into when they set out to buy an animal 😊
Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
@@MTN_BUILT I disagree with you. I think cruelty should be spoken out against every chance we get! Even for growing channels, integrity matters.
Also, what do you mean by saying a mule has packed meat? I haven't heard that before.
What we say, and you may have heard, about horses and experience levels of them and their riders, is that green plus green equals black and blue. Inexperienced equines need experienced people, and people who are green need calm knowledgable trust worthy horses (or mules.)
I would just love to try riding mules! And to meet you! Maybe some day. You seem like great people. Thanks very much for the very interesting videos.
That’s a super good point, and I definitely could have been more clear. All I meant is that I’m not judging people for their upbringing or for the way they’ve been taught to work with livestock. I had the privilege of starting with a blank slate, and choosing a style of stockmanship that was attractive to me from the beginning. A lot of people who are a little rougher on stock come from a lineage of working cowboys, and they do what they need to to get a job done every day. It’s not an excuse to mistreat their horses or mules, but it’s understandable if they’re just doing things the way they’ve been taught their whole life.
And packing meat is just referring to mules who are used to get groceries out of the mountains (hunting). 😊 Thank you for watching and for your input- you have a very valid point.
Hopkinsville KY is a good sale too
Oh thank you! I’ll have to look that one up… I haven’t heard of it. We always like seeing what good mules go for- even though we have PLENTY already lol
@MTN_BUILT the January sale is mostly work stock
I'm so glad I came across this pod cast
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching 😊
You guys really put in the work on this video. I really enjoyed it.
Awesome! I’m glad to hear that- it was a fun one to put together 😊 Thank you for watching and taking time to leave a nice comment!
Incredible video guys.
Thank you! Our hope is that it will be helpful to anyone who might be looking to buy a horse or mule 😊🙏🏼
Having a mare will help keep your mules around, but it can also cause alot of herdbound issues. Another point you mentioned is that little mule that just wanted to push and chase the others around? If you introduce a mule like that to cows, in a proper way, they will be a fantastic cow workin mule. Thats one thing i look for in a young mule, the desire to move other animals around. By the way, i LOVE my jackalope cap!
That’s a super good point about causing herd-boundness… we want ours to be just the right amount of herd bound lol
And that’s such a good point about that little mule too… he had some spunk to him and I bet he would have loved pushing cows.
Our new mule, Josey is shaping up to have a similar amount of spicy-ness lol
Thank you SO MUCH for buying a hat- I’m really glad you like it 😊
Thank you for taking time to leave such an informative comment!
I bred and raised registered Paint Horses and never had experience with mules. My friend bought a really nice mule and started showing her all over the country and winning. I didn't even know before that mule shows were a thing!!
Haha that’s awesome! Paints are so cool too… it seems like a lot of them have really good minds 😊
I always think it’s funny on the rare occasion that someone takes a mule to a horse show and wins 😂😊
Ours wouldn’t win any shows, but we sure do enjoy them! 😊
@MTN_BUILT my friend took her mule to mule shows mostly, but occasionally came to our county horse shows in Cleburne, TX. Oh my Paints were overos and many were 3/4 Quarter Horse. Overos originated from "crop out" Quarter horses that came out Painted. They figured Old Fred was a huge contributor yo that.
Oh that’s super cool 😊 Overos can be SO PRETTY. That’s interesting that they have so much QH blood in them… I didn’t know that.
@MTN_BUILT Yes they are basically Quarter Horses with color. Tricky to breed though because breeding overo to overo can get you a lethal white foal. Many stallions these days are tested for the lethal white gene.
@@christinestephenson1742 oh wow! That would be a major bummer. Interesting though!
Outstanding
Thank you!! 😊
You guys are so educational to the public thanks so much for the video
Thank you!! Hopefully it will be helpful to at least a couple people 😊🙏🏼
@@MTN_BUILT it should very informative
Well done.. enjoyed it , I give a thumbs up..
Onward and Upward is the Watchword..
Awesome! Thank you so much for the kind words! 😊 Hopefully it will at least help someone a little bit some day 😊
Great video guys. I've owned and ridden mules for over 20 years. Had some good ones and also some not so good. You're spot on with your thoughts on buying from someone with references
Thank you! 😊 And yeah, that’s definitely been our experience… if you buy a mistreated mule, it could be a real headache!
Thanks for taking time to watch and leave a nice comment- we appreciate it! 😊
Thanks from Chicago
Thank YOU from Idaho 😊
I paid only one hundred dollars for my mule that was only seven years old and a bay color. She was a little skittish to start with but smart and came around pretty good. She is about fourteen now.
That’s awesome! Sounds like you’ve got yourself a great partner now 😊🙌🏼
You guys ever been to Mule Day in Columbia Tennessee? It's a week long starts April the 1st.if not you guys should try to come next year.its the only place I've ever seen another leopard appaloosa mule if in fact that's what Josie is.she is BEAUTIFUL. You hit the Jackpot on her..comparing the qualities in a mule to the qualities in a wife was awesome. You Guys are fun to watch and I wish yall all the best. SAFE TRAVELS.
Wow! Thank you so much for leaving such a nice comment! This was great to wake up to 😊
We haven’t been to Mule Days in Columbia yet, but we would LOVE to go some day. We love any and all celebrations of the mule 😊🙌🏼
Thanks again for watching and leaving such a nice comment! Hope you have a great day! 😊
That’s it, I’m saving up for a mule!
Haha nice! 😊🙌🏼
Hi I have just started watching your channel,and must complement yous on a really enjoyable watch.
Thank you so much! We’re enjoying the process of learning to make videos, and we really appreciate your words of encouragement 😊 Thank you for watching and taking time to leave a nice comment!
nice tips
Thank you! Hopefully they’ll help someone at least just a little 😊
I know next to nothing about mules, but what I’ve learned from you, so my question is are females hinny’s? also, do you have to use a different saddle for your mules than your horses because they certainly have different confirmation?
That’s a super good question! A female mule is actually called a Molly. Henny’s/Hinny’s are similar to mules, but they come from a male horse crossed with a female donkey, while mules come from a female horse and male donkey 😊
Thanks 😊
@@pennylane428 hi. The mule saddle thing just depends on the mules shape but yes they do require a different type of saddle usually secured with a britchen or a cruper under the tail as things tend to slide forward due to a mules flatter back and A shape shoulders. Of course they all change as time goes by so for me , I've tried alot of different configurations with saddle pads and cinches just to see what works for who. In general though a saddle with mule bars is where to start.
Sometimes I look at what I'm using and think .....how did I finally get to this finished set up. Haaa. Trial and error .
@@pennylane428 They also often need a breast plate to prevent slipping back. In most videos you will see them with both the breast plate and britchin behind the bum. Unless they are only being saddled or ridden for a short period of time, where you can get away with it for a little while.
The wrong kind of saddle can cause serious discomfort, which becomes pain, and can do permanent damage to their spine and/or musculature.
@@jennyrosd2003I saw someone do a video a couple of years ago(?) on how to fit a saddle pad to a mule, wish I could remember who it was. But he was talking about a mule's longer back and other things, and he cut the pad a bit to get it to fit right, and I still remember someone in the comments expressing their respect that he was willing to cut up whatever brand that expensive pad was to make it fit right.
Link to the Shawn Petersen video?
This is from us filming at the sale, it’s not taken from another video. 😊👍🏼
@@MTN_BUILT Dang. That video was so impressive. I looked for it all over the place. That's probably why I can't find it. 😂
Yeah he sure puts a good handle on his mules! We had fun filming all the sale mules and their trainers 😊
As you know I don't have mules or horses we have a Yamaha grizzly and a Polaris sportsman that can cover any terrain we may come across but I'm sure yours is a great life thanks kray
Hahaha! Yours is a much simpler life, Kray! We like our Honda pioneer too… and it sure doesn’t cost as much as our equines lol 😊
@@MTN_BUILT yeah your maintenance is every day and mine is not but the initial price is higher in my case but they are fun thanks kray
@@MTN_BUILT is your pioneer a 700 or a 1000 and what year is it
@@kraymississippi4388 haha! Exactly!
@@kraymississippi4388 we actually just got the tiny little 500… it’s a 2017, and we actually really like it!
Do you like your Sportsman? We’d love to get one of those some day. 😊
how do you train a mule? i want a mule and i would like to train them myself to build that bond, but i have no experience training. how do you go about that?
It’s very similar to training a horse, actually 😊 But it’s really important to give them time to think. I would recommend looking up Ty Evans. He’s a clinician and he’s great with mules 😊
I’ve rode horses most my life. I got in to mules a few years ago. Sold every horse I had (except my old paint horse) to buy more mules. I’ll throw rocks at horses while I pass them on my mule. Lol
Hahaha!! 😂
The cafe mule cup you're holding it's not in your product line where'd you get it and do you read a teleprompter when you did this
That cafe mule sticker is just from a cool local coffee company here in Idaho called iron mule coffee. I couldn’t link their products because they’re such a small company, they’re not a sponsor or anything- we just like them 😊
@@MTN_BUILT and Jason did you use a teleprompter thanks kray
Oh I forgot to answer that part! 😊 Nope, but recording would probably go a lot faster if I did have a teleprompter lol 😂
@@MTN_BUILT no I absolutely thought you you were because it was very concise and clear very good and that's impressive is that true of all your videos thanks kray
What’s confirmation?
The build of the horse or mule ☺️👍🏼
30k for one mule? Here in Italy experienced and good looking mules cost 3-4k
That’s awesome! I wish it was that way here in the US!