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About our
Training Program
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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
30 days and really prefer 60 or 90 days to get a real nice start on one.
Chris has trained two mules specifically (Sienna and Raisin) for the 3
Year Old Futurity* at various shows. This takes tons of time and
repetition. Chris rode both of the mules for 8 or 9 months. The hard
work paid off winning both of the futurities at the All Star Show in
Columbia, MO and the Iowa Donkey and Mule Society (IDMS) Show in
Bloomfield, IA in 2003 and 2004. 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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“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 |
1st Choice Colonel's Raisin De'
Standards
Chris and Raisin taking 2nd place in the adult western pleasure class
at Faucett, MO on June 23, 2007. Chris trained Raisin in 2003 and hasn’t
ridden him for 4 years. Raisin is now owned by Russ Meyer of Blue Springs,
MO. Chris and Raisin also took 1st in the John Mule 56” & over halter and
5th in adult showmanship. Chris will be showing Raisin this show season. |
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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