The Book of Mules: Selecting, Breeding, And Caring For Equine Hybrids - Hardcover

Donna Campbell Smith

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1599212838 ISBN 13: 9781599212838

Publisher: Lyons Press, 2008

Synopsis

Information about of mules and other equine hybrids such as hinneys and zebra-crosses, as well as information about how to choose, breed, and use them.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

The Book of Mules is the essential new resource for anyone who owns or rides a mule, is intrigued by the idea, or is otherwise a proud—perhaps even mulish—devotee of such creatures in a largely horse-centered world.
 
The offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, mules are known for their grace, strength, agility, and lovely long ears. With both charm and intelligence, these hardy, sure-footed creatures have a longtime association with the American West and a dedicated following that comes as no surprise to those who enjoy riding and driving them. There are some 275,000 mules in America today, and Mule Day festivals take place nationwide. In this book, Donna Campbell Smith addresses the origin, history, and breeding of mules, and provides clear and invaluable information on selecting, caring for, riding, and showing them. She lists events, discusses health care, and provides a useful glossary, resource list, and bibliography. In short, this concise introduction covers practically everything you ever wanted to know about mules.

From the Back Cover:

The essential new introduction for anyone who owns, rides, or is otherwise fond of mules—everything you ever wanted to know about:
Their Origin and History
Mule Types and Equine Hybrids
Preparing for Ownership: Housing,
Transportation, and Equipment
Buying a Mule
Health & Care
Working Mules
Pleasure Mules
Mule Days
Mules in Competition
Breeding and Foal Care

About this edition

• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1599212838
• ISBN 13: 9781599212838
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 136