I don't have a mule, I don't have a farm, I don't even have my own house, but I'm here for some reason

Now I know how to saddle a mule...now I need a mule.

I don't even own a mule but I'm watching this..

This cowboy likes his mules, thinking about their comfort all the way...good to see ..

This man is educated, wise and obviously cares deeply about his animals. I absolutely love hearing scientific words like spinous process, palpate and scapula in his accent! Proves not everyone with a drawl is an uneducated hick! ❤️

Absolutely the best explanation of mule saddling ever. Every detail covered and perfectly explained. Thank you!

Never met this man in my life but after 10 minutes I already respect him more than half the people I know Will be using much of this info even for my horses!

Excellent explanation. My dad was an ammunition packer with a mule train during WW2. While he didn't teach us a whole lot about what's required to ride mules, he did say that a mule required a strap under the tail to keep a saddle in place. When I questioned this, he explained that a mule can duck out from under a saddle while bucking, and that he had experienced such a disconcerting event while training his riding mule.

shoulder to saddle bar...THANK YOU!!! people always tell me my saddle is too far back because it's not on my horses shoulders like theirs is😡 like hey he has a big shoulder and he needs it to MOVE...that's why your horses bucks and crow hops when you want him to go...your pinching it's shoulder blades!

The only thing going through my head while watching this was, "boy. that saddle isnt going anywhere."

I don’t have a mule but that was really interesting.

That's how I got started. I eventually bought one Morgan mare, showed her and then bred her twice. I eventually couldn't spend all the time on her she needed, so I sold her to a friend. My mare (Tarn) was trained to drive, go english, western and trail. My friend put her in a sport horse trial, and she received an eight ranking. That's very good. Last I heard she was at a retirement farm. If she's still alive she should be turning 40 years old on April 8. She was 3yrs old when I bought her. I'll be 70 this month. Wish I could see her one more time. Follow what you love and you'll never have any regrets.

I love that his mule’s name is “Charlotte.”

Isn't it great that his animals all want to be with him? So many have trouble catching them.

Surely is nice to see someone who KNOWS what they are doing around stock. This man surely does. GREAT information. Pleasure to watch.

You will never convince that other mule that you don't need her expert help. 😏

I have no intention of ever getting on a mule, but appreciate the casual and concise instruction of how to treat your animal well. Thanks for taking the time.

100%......right on. The collar ... well explained. Adjusting for different mules ...check. Every horse/mule moves a bit differently. .. check. Alterations in the pad... check. You can use some bail twine or a leather strap. .. check Thing will still move and shiftband you will need to readjust... implied... check. Right! Greatly taught. Thank you!

Extremely interesting. I never realized there was so much thought that went into this.

I love the attention to detail and the importance of the animal's comfort. Very efficient and safe, too. Lots of wisdom and experience in this post. Thank you, sir!

I've learned more in his 11:24 min vid than I knew I needed to learn. U Sir, are amazing. Many thank yous.

Your video should be required viewing for everyone who ever saddles a mule. Absolutely complete and excellent advice. Thank you. And a very nice looking mule there!

this man loves his mules and all his animals. wonderful. informative, thorough. thx.

You’re a very thoughtful and caring person towards your mules. I don’t have mules but it’s so nice to see a cowboy being considerate of his partner!! Subscribed 💘

Thank you so much for this clear and logical demonstration. I've never had to saddle a mule but now if it comes up I'll know at least how to get started. Thanks again!

I like the way you use a mohair string cinch With a cinch hobble It shows you care about the animal thank you have a great day ^~^

An expert that truely cares about his animals. I knew that when I saw his sweet little dog, with the gimpy back leg, running around behind him.

Good information. I've been riding mules for 30 years. You might as well go first class. Ride a mule!

Great video! Thank you so much! One can see your heart goes to making Sure the animal can do what you want without pain!

This gives me a few ideas on my riding horse to help keep her from getting hurt by the cinches. She gets sore a lot and has saddle sores when we ride fence. She's got a custom made saddle and tack. Never had issue with the generic saddles and tack, besides the cinch sores. I'll have to look into those cinch bands and maybe set up a saddle like this to see if it helps solve some of the problems me and her have.

I don’t have a mule a horse or a donkey. I just love the way you explain everything. The mules are so placid. Great vlog. Thank you.

Fantastic pad design and saddle. Most people just get a store bought pad and saddle and think it's going to work and be comfortable for your horse or mule. Not so. The cutouts on your pad keeps the pad from adding pressure points when the cinch is tightened up. Great video.

Was just passing by , have no idea about horses is mules but still listened to you and subscribed.

Super informative, my old mustang mare is getting ready for retirement and I've wanted a mule for so long. I assume there are many differences between horses and mules so I'd like to get educated before owning one. Thank you so much for this

Charlotte: why are you using her, you know I’m best for your videos.

This was a fantastic introduction to the saddling differences I'll need to practice as I begin my mule journey. Thanks so much for taking the time to put this video together for us. This was excellently and succinctly explained, and your approach is very straight forward and positive. This was awesome!

amazing thanks so much for this resource! love the tips about altering the padding, i'll never forget it. grateful for this video

Wow! Thanks for the info! I know quite a bit about horses, but not too much about mules. I can tell you REALLY care about them too. You go out of your way for their comfort, and its nice to see!

You're great I appreciate every single minute, how you care about animal and about safety, you just remembered my father, in the past no car no trucks that's was the way they're carrying out transportation one state to another thanks for what you're showing to all new generation how people survived.

I saw the video and immediately clicked, I have no reason. Fully committed to watching it.

Who's watching this due to the coronavirus?

Me too, just like hearing him talking about mule stuff. Its interesting to destress on something other than concrete and credit cards. Thanks wrangler from what you would call a city slicker.

Good advice. A lot of this advice can be transferred to your horse and their comfort under the saddle. Thank you.

I can't thank you enough for this exceptional tutorial on how to make sure your ride is comfortable and you are preventing injuries over time. It also has shown me how much love and care these mules get with an owner like you. Thank you for this as well. I know nothing about mules or donkeys but I just found the person I want to learn from. I did see a mule but it had a nasty temperament and would try to bite you. It was a neighbor's to my cousin's house. However I'm not blaming the mule as they say animals take on the temperment of the owner and his was a mean, nasty cussing man!

This video really got my interest. the care he takes with the comfort and safety of the mules is great. people should not own any horse or mule if they can't see to their safety and comfort. I have ridden a horse 6 times in my life and have not given it too much thought when I bought my Harley but they fascinate me and I love them. I had a horse field butted up against my small backyard with 6 Tennessee walking horses in it. They were like big dogs and always stopped by to say HI when I was outside. I used to pick up horse treat biscuits and apples for them and with the owners permission, would give them a treat or 2 when they came by. I always talked to them while I scratched and pet them and they loved it. My wife and friends that came over would meet them also.It is sadly unfortunate that the owner, a wonderful guy, developed cancer and passed away. The field grew over with small trees and high shrubs. I saw a couple of the horses by the fence one more time and I had to do a double take. The ribs and hip bone was showing prominently on them. I was in tears seeing my friends like that. I Gave them some apples and the couple treats I had left, and after that day I never saw them again. His elderly wife could not take care of them and I saw the neighbor with a horse trailer one day hauling them off. I hope they went to a good home.

I’m born a city girl but I yearn for 50 Miles of Elbow Room. Have met one mule in my life and I’ve been in love ever since. Thank you for the video 🌻

Such excellent, detailed, and ultimately helpful advice for not just mules but keeping in mind for saddling horse too. Thanks

Amazing, and I think I could buy the right gear, and install it correctly if I ever was to buy a mule. Amazing life you have sir

Great video, being a city slicker I have only been close to a mule a couple of times. So as expected this video was the first time I had ever seen someone put a saddle on one. I had no idea that mules were that different from horses and needed to have the saddle and pad modified to correctly fit a mule. Thanks for the video!

I don’t have horses or mules but I really enjoyed watching you explain the process. I have a friend that has loads of horses so I know a little. Thank you for your explanation!!!

Great video, very educational. I was hoping you would cinch the saddle and mention how "taut" or tight to make them. I've had dealings with horses but not mules, but I have nothing but admiration for the smarter and tougher mules.

that's a gorgeous mule :-) love the video and your gentle nature

Great video! I’ve been riding my mule for over 15 years and you taught me a few good things and gave me solutions to more than one of my saddle problems. Thank you.

I can tell by the tac you have you love your girls. i have seen to many horses abused and how you love your mules is nice to see, what a gentleman

You are 100% on the mark - So knowledgeable and great at instruction❣️

Would love to see a demonstration of using this saddle and collar combination to pull with while riding, walking the mule. Thanks for such a thorough walk through explaining your wise, caring skill sets in caring for your mules. Been wanting a mule but was not sure how to address the issue of the ridge. Thank you so much for making this video.

Thanks. This guy knows what he is talking about.

I love this. Mules, horses, cattle n poultry....what a life!! Paul, you are an excellent teacher.

Never knew mules had different saddle procedures. I love it. Snickering as you talked. Really loved this.

Thank You so much! I am learning with my friends mule! So far, the mule is smarter than me!!!!

Thank you Charlotte, knowing most mules are honoree you choose to buck that moniker and offer any assistance you can.

I have not had a horse in 45 years.. Never had a mule… Now I can saddle a mule using this video… Now I just need one for a horse 😊 Very nice video.. also liked the difference between a horse and mule.. great!!! Waiting for more enlightenment 👍

You are about the smartest n a humanitarian that is concerned for the animals have where you ate at ... Bless your kind n considerate heart ...

a real looker and a spotted mule to boot.

@11:20 you make a great point. A few years ago a fella i was elk hunting with in NM mounted me on his 4yo mule. My saddle was a Full double rigged roping saddle and sure as heck got up in the armpit and galled him. I was ashamed to have marked up his nice mule but now I understand why it happened...

Enjoyed this lesson. Never had a mule before, but have packed lots of horses into wilderness areas. I learned some very good tips here that I can use for horse packing as well.Thanks!

Excelentes vídeos Mr. Paul, me estoy iniciando en el mundo de las mulas, tengo una de 3.5 años y me tiene sorprendido su inteligencia y su nobleza, ojalá un día pueda ir a su rancho a conocerlo, saludos desde Monterrey México.

2:49 Charlotte’s expert advice

I learned something new today and I found it very informative and enjoyable! Thank you, Mister Garrison!

My dad said that is Grandpa had a pair of mules named Sanka and Joe and they were the best; smart, stubborn at times but tough. He treated all his horses and mules with love.

Thank you Paul for great explanations.

omg the mule named Charlotte is so cute, also my sister lifted her head and said "yeah?" from across the room because her name is Charlotte, too great video btw! :D

Very well done! And the mule was SO well behaved! good video all around.

I enjoyed the instructions on how to saddle a specific animal , a mule.

Thank you very much for your very knowledgeable talk, well worth my time, you’re a good krafts man and a fine cowboy that takes good care of his stock. 👍👍👍👍👍 🇺🇸🦅

WOW! I love Mules! What a great video! Great Information.

I'm 68 but riding a mule and a camel are on my bucket list. I rode an elephant. WOW

Real good video - well explained and easy to understand. Looking forward to putting this to use as I just bought a mule.

I don’t have a mule but I do use a pulling collar.. I’m definitely going to do what you did with crossing them.. great idea. Thank you.

Very informative. I used to have horses and you wouldn’t believe how many people I met that did not know how to saddle their horses. Didn’t understand the equipment and the bits or really much else about horses But they thought they were Cowboys and girls. They were wrong. Poor horses. 😞

Great information, Thank You Mr. Paul

You’re a good instructor! I can tell your mules love and trust you. I can also see why.

Thanks! You’re a thorough teacher! Pretty mule!

This man knows what he's talking about.

I love how your top concern is the comfort of your animals!

That mule is so calm and patient and obviously trusts Paul.

I had the privilege of running a mule string that belonged to Ken Curtis, and these were the finest mules I ever packed and run. Working and packing mules is a completely different artform than horses. Great to see such a knowledgeable feller who knows his craft, either he was taught right, or learned right as he really knows them mules. Enjoyed this immensely!

Hello man, it's a pleasure to watch and listen to you (even if I don't understand everything, my bad English) and to see how you adjust all the details to your animals!! Congratulations!!

"Mathew...Mathew!!!" Festus used to ride a mule.

Very clear and good information. Thank you!

I have a horse that galls at the drop of a hat, and this method of saddling maybe the most interesting thing I've seen in years!

This was very helpful! Many Thanks!

Thanks Paul. I saddled lots of horses as a younger man, but never saddled a Mule. What a difference.

Beautiful mules

Best fit and explanation of a nice rig. Have you had some good bred mules with enough withers to hold any good saddle ?

Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

I love watching stuff like this. If I don't run out right now and buy a mule, I'm just gonna bust.

Very informative, thanks for sharing!

I just flat out enjoyed that well explained demonstration.

Amazing video! I've been around horses for well over 40 years and been fascinated by mules but never owned nor ridden one. Thank you for the information. I learned a LOT!