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Ok, this is for you guys who've read all this and got convinced that you MUST have a mule. Here's a classic: MULE FOR SALE
I'm sure the mule men here will want to jump right on this one. Be sure to read the 1st sentence. Here's a line that shows up later: "He is a good mule, he will reward you with many years of entertainment and companionship and POSSIBLY even service." (emphasis added)


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just don't pack him in a snowstorm.

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1st bad indicator: Rescue mule, All kind of bad things could be in it's back ground. You can't save them all.

2nd bad indicator.Referred to as this little boy: Must be a woman owner.Most think equines are cute cuddly pets that won't hurt you.

3rd bad indicator.It picks on little things.Hell yes.Most mules do that. The owner doesn't know squat about that.

4th bad indicator,She wants an adoption fee. Darn thing isn't worth more than $50 and that is being kind. Should be free. Probably weighs about 300 lbs. That isn't worth a meat buyers time. Might possibly make good bear bait if ripe enough.


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Dang. I thought you guys would jump all over this one. grin
I'm guessing the thing has never been saddled and has been nothing more than a pasture ornament. It's too small to ride at any rate.
I've heard that some donkeys can make decent guard animals, but I've never heard of a guard mule. It's been gelded, but at what age? I'm guessing that it was after it was rescued and nobody's told the mule that yet.
You're right about one thing - the price. Does that mean she'll pay me $400 to take it off her hands? $200 should be enough to rent a backhoe or hire 4 Mexicans to give it a decent burial.


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I had the opportunity to ride Jake Clark's mules on an elk hunt and I can tell you they are fantastic. Now I will say I am no horseman, but I was very impressed. The stuff we went through and up and around and such was impressive. I wouldnt hesitate to ride his mules again anywhere.


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I hunted with an outfitter in Gardiner, MT who used mules and horses both, but preferred the mules for the packing chores. Said they worked harder and were more sure footed. He has been doing that gig for about 30 years.

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