In-Hand Dressage Training: Working Toward Passage With a Mule
I have been working on some dressage basics in-hand: shoulder-in, haunches-in, longeing on line and at liberty, and in-hand canter. Mules can do this work as elegantly as horses can. Umber has learned to go forward in self-carriage without being held up by side-reins or rein contact. Clicker training creates the communication needed to let the mules know when they are on the right track. When they are balanced in their movement it becomes easier to them; they love the lightness and power in their bodies and it eventually becomes a habitual way of moving.
What a pretty mule. Such soft, gentle eyes. And she’s watching your every move and trying so hard to find the answer. Looks very willing. I bet you will get what you want. Great progress so far. ;-D Nice animal.
very nice Sola! I always find it curious that there are a few of us working on the same things..almost the same way at the same time without ever knowing about it. Looking foward to seeing you at expo..I only hope Flower, my mule will look like Umber one day ( did u get my email re a question?)
I was about to say this is one of the nicest moving mules I have ever seen, then realized that the “for a mule” qualifier does not app
Totally awesome! Very inspiring! Great work!!
Beautiful!! I had no idea a mule could be trained in dressage. She’s very pretty!
I can only hope that one day all riders will inderstand the benefits of clicker training….what an incredible video thanks for posting it!