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About our
Training Program
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Click here
for the
Training
Contract
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We have been training mules and horses for several years now. We
like to take a slow and calm approach when starting a young animal.
We do a lot of round pen work as well as various other training techniques
from the ground. We don't generally accept any animals for less than
60 days and really prefer 90 days to get a real nice start on one.
Chris has trained three mules specifically (Sienna, Raisin, and Dream)
for the 3 Year Old Futurity* at various shows. This takes tons of time and
repetition. Chris rides these mules for 8 or 9 months. The hard work pays
off by being undefeated at both of the futurities at the All Star Show in
Columbia, MO in 2003 and 2004 and the Iowa Donkey and Mule Society (IDMS)
Show in Bloomfield, IA in 2003, 2004 and 2008. The 3 Year Old Futurity
includes Halter, Trail and Western Pleasure.
The Copyright colts are old enough to start riding and are doing
excellent. All of the colts have been trail riding machines with the
willingness, disposition and brains to do it all. We have had several very
satisfied customers.
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Chris doing a demonstration of the 5 body parts of a horse/mule and how
to move each part to make the animal soft and supple and under control.
This demonstration was done for the Taylor County 4-H club. |
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Chris and Copyright's Perfect Dream on the trailer after unloading
hay. Chris had me pull the truck forward while she was standing on it to
see what she would do. She didn't mind at all. The Copyright mules are
great minded! |
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Jacquelyn & Sapphire learning
Jacquelyn & me winning Pee Wee Showmanship with Sapphire!
how to show
My future cowgirl! |
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Jan Samford doing some training on Minnie. Jan has been
under the guidance and instruction of Chris and has purchased a mule sired
by Copyright, Lady Sophia, that she will begin training in the fall with
the help of Chris.
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Chris helping visitors, Clinton, Abby, Emma and Hannah, learn the
basics of riding by themselves. The kids had a great time learning how to
make the mules go forward, stop and some even trotted! It won't be long
and these kids will be riding down the trail all by themselves. |
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“May", a 2-year-old Copyright daughter, was trained
by Chris and as you can see, did quite well.
"May" is owned by John Larson, Clarinda, IA.” |
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Copyright's Harley
Harley, 2004 grey john mule sired by Copyright & owned by Gay Fincham
is doing the very best.
Photo taken May 8, 2006 |
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Pictured below is Copyright’s Perfect Dream, winner
of the IDMS Futurity in 2008. |
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Pictured below is 1st Choice Colonel's Raisin De'
Standards. |
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 Chris trained this
colt for the 3 Year Old Futurities*. He won both the All Star and the IDMS
Futurity in 2003.
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Pictured below is 1st Choice Sienna,
winner of both the All Star and the IDMS Futurity in 2004. |
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Pictured above is "Sienna" working during the Trail
Class at the IDMS Show. |
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Trail Riding - part of our "training program". We
spend many.... |
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.... relaxing hours on the trails.
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If you are wanting your mule trained please be sure to book in early as
our schedules fill up fast. Feel free to contact us for
any questions or to get names and information on individuals who are
riding a Rafter CF
Trained animal. |
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Kelli and Sienna"laying down". |
2 week old "Copyright" colt crossing a bridge! |
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