COWBOY'S - Lets hear from you + Pictures

[Doofy]

Looks like that mule is still miffed at getting caught.

 

[Molalla1]

Looks like that mule is still miffed at getting caught.

When they get naughty in the head watch out . . .

 

[Birdhunter1]

Until I caught it that mule had been running free with a saddle strapped on, a bit in its mouth, reins twisted around its from legs (up high so it could move pretty well) and dragging a rope.
The dang thing was worn down and probably still ticked at me for when I tackled it and rolled off a short rock bluff with it.
Somehow after 8 days that saddle was still on tight enough I could have hopped right on. A spot about 4” diameter was rubbed raw under the conch and maggots had started to set in. Otherwise it was in fairly good shape.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

Until I caught it that mule had been running free with a saddle strapped on, a bit in its mouth, reins twisted around its from legs (up high so it could move pretty well) and dragging a rope.
The dang thing was worn down and probably still ticked at me for when I tackled it and rolled off a short rock bluff with it.
Somehow after 8 days that saddle was still on tight enough I could have hopped right on. A spot about 4” diameter was rubbed raw under the conch and maggots had started to set in. Otherwise it was in fairly good shape.

I've spoken of my Dad before, being raised on the farm before cars were affordable, especially for country folks. I remember watching an old episode of Gunsmoke, and Festus was riding a mule. I made some comment about why he would ride a mule, other than for comic effect. He told me that a lot more folks rode mules than you might think, based on what you see in the movies and TV. I asked him why, and I think he said something like their temperament was a bit more predictable, they were sure footed, etc. I suspect maybe cheaper too?

 

[drssg]

I took a mule ride to the bottom of the Grand Canyon about thirty years ago. From a liability standpoint, I find it amazing that they can run that sort of business. They have some people that have never ridden before, going down a trail about five feet wide, with a HUGE drop off at the edge.

I think the mules are more predictable and less prone to sudden spooking.

 

[bindian]

I took a mule ride to the bottom of the Grand Canyon about thirty years ago. From a liability standpoint, I find it amazing that they can run that sort of business. They have some people that have never ridden before, going down a trail about five feet wide, with a HUGE drop off at the edge.

I think the mules are more predictable and less prone to sudden spooking.

..................and they know those trails. Makes you wonder how many times they go up and down those trails in their lifetimes.
hugs, Brandi

 

[grsthegreat]

Ive owned horses and donkey.....donkey is much mure sure footed and trail smart by far. But also more stubborn. If they do t want to work or walk...it aint going to happen. My horses on the other hand just want to get along .....

 

[drssg]

..................and they know those trails. Makes you wonder how many times they go up and down those trails in their lifetimes.
hugs, Brandi

They definitely work for a living! It was an all day trip, and we had lunch at the bottom of the canyon. I was surprised that the mules didn't get any water over lunch. The guide said that, if they give them water, they won't climb back out of the canyon.

 

[bullbreaker]

I know its not for everyone here but some of you's might not be aware of this YouTube channel .
I really enjoy it myself , cool stories etc . Relates to Lost Duchtman's Mine ,etc .

The Hermit of the Superstition Mountains - YouTube

Crazy Jake one of the Mysteries of the Superstition Mountain - YouTube


And many more episodes some are way better than others .....................

 

[two_bit_score]

Thanks for posting those links......^^^^^^^^^^^