Update

Sorry that I have not been able to post a lot of information about my training. I have been busy riding and fixing problems. Your probably wondering about why I say "problems." Well, as everyone knows, I have been training a mule named Kate. Mules are built differently than a horse. Most use western saddles on a mule. Which a mule's withers are made entirely different than a horse's. Due to this fact, when using a western saddle on a mule, it ends up hurting their back. For and example, if you have a small mule that is not made like a horse (meaning that they are not brawled and thick boned), and put a western saddle on it you cause the back to get sore. Not only that, but the saddle hits the withers on the wrong spot. Leading to the mule buckling when taking off the saddle. I have seen this several times. Especially with Kate. The man that I am ridding Kate for wanted me to use a western saddle, which caused Kate to buckle her rear to the ground. Once one does this you need to quit using the saddle and find another saddle to fix the problem. So this is what I mean by problem.
Ways to take the soreness out of the back is use Epsom Salt and Apple Cider Vinegar. For a five gallon you use a cup of the Epsom Salt and Vinegar. Then fill the bucket up with water almost full. But before you pour it on their back, one must take the water hose and soak them down (according to the weather). Then take a cup or something to pour the mixture on with and go down the back with the water. Do it on both sides. At first you need to do it for at least twice a day for about a week. Then one can go back to once a day until the soreness is out.

Beginning Groundwork

I began working with Kate today. She is a previous client and came back to me for a refresher course. We started with groundwork, which includes turns and attention. Kate quickly grasped the concept, and we picked up right where we left off last summer. She is an amazing animal, powerful and strong. I can't wait to see what she can achieve.