Thank you sir! I value my older friends for sure. They’ve made me what I am…thanks for watching and commenting

Awesome Mr Dave! Thank you for sharing with me. I always enjoy hearing from you all. Thank you also, for taking time to comment and watch. I appreciate it. Take care and do come again, please

Thank you!

Thanks buddy and yes I am blessed for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting

Me too! And thank you kindly. And thanks for watching

Thank you sir and yes I believe you’re right. Take care

Well, a lot of people do lol. But yes ma’am he takes a lot of pride for sure. He wants people to know he cares for his mules and so do I. Thank you for watching and for commentating.

You’re welcome and we will do our best too. Thanks for watching and commenting

Meeeeeee too! Thanks for watching

Yes ma’am he surely is!

The U.S Army cut bells in their tails to describe what the mule was trained to do. The belling of a mule’s tail is a tradition from the army. Newly recruited mules had their tails shaved to show that they were untrained. By the time it had grown out they had learned to pack, and were given a tail “bell.” When they could pack and drive, they had two bells. They received the third bell when they were also broken to ride. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. Take care

I’ve seen it done both ways Jim. To me, it looks better the way Mr Summers does it and it’s pretty standard here in Tennessee for others as well. But it changes in different parts of the country. Even different parts of the south. And as far as their tails, it’s mainly a traditional thing. But way back the U.S Army actually did similar to this only adding “Bells” to their tails in order to tell their level of training. Ride, pack, and drive got three bells. 1 is pack, 2 for ride. I believe is right. But from what I see here, doing their tails is mainly a traditional thing. Thanks for watching and commenting Jim. I appreciate it

I would've guessed it was started for those that use a crupper. You and Mr Summer sure know your mules, tho. Thanks for sharing this video. I not only learn but also get a blessing from seeing your respect and friendship.

Hehe! Cool beans and thanks for watching and commenting c

Yessir for sure and thank you

It’s mostly tradition around these parts; but it dates back to when the army used mules. The Army used mules in service. A green mule had its tail shaved. By the time the mule was broke to pack, a 'bell' was trimmed in the tail. Once broke to drive, a second bell was added below the first. Broke to ride, a third tassel was trimmed below the second. Thus, a three-bell mule was a well-schooled animal. This way, when looking at a corral full of unknown mules, it was easy to identify which one to select for the job at hand! It’s also handy for tail cruppers also. They sit in the dock of their tails cleanly and neatly. Anyway, that’s about what I know about the tail clippings. Thank you for watching and commenting! Take care

I don’t understand what you’re trying to ask me..? I’m sorry. Can you try again??

Riding mules I was always told old timers left a loc peice of hair to use as a way to climb on

Well, these are work mules here. But I know what ya mean now. We’ve never done that with our riding mules either tho. They all get this same sorta haircut. Thx for watching and commenting!!

They’re doing pretty good so far but I wouldn’t say well broke just yet lol. It’s only their second time getting sheared. Thank you for the kind words

❤ All mules should be so lucky to have such a Caring Gentle handler. Kindness and Respect really says it all!!! What a wonderful gentleman (mule man).. Bless You. ❤😊