Why a Mule?

A lot of people wonder that, and I can't blame them. Mules are usually viewed as funny-looking (or even ugly), stubborn, slow horses. Some of those things can be true, at least subjectively. I find them beautiful, but obviously that's very much in the eye of the beholder. And no, they're not going to break… Continue reading Why a Mule?

The Midlife Mule

I was about five years old when I touched a horse for the first time. Some neighbors brought in a spotted pony from a relative's ranch and invited all the kids to come take a ride. I remember being lifted onto the pony's bare back and told to hang on tight, and the next thing… Continue reading The Midlife Mule