Today I'm sharing my protocol for training a colt to be a mule, which is not the same as training it to be a herd horse. There's been talk for a long time about those old practices where a young colt was tied to a mare to keep them together all day… but that method, besides being unnecessary, doesn't respect the animal's well-being.

In my case, I follow a more conscious process, based on observation, progressive handling, and controlled stimuli. I aim for the colt to develop a natural preference for mares, without stress or excessive pressure.

I recommend discretion when viewing this content, because it's a very specific and technical topic in equine reproduction. And while we're on the subject… what experiences have you had raising mules or working with mule horses? I'll read your comments.