Mules are sterile. Mules are stubborn. Mules are small. Mules, however, are not stupid – at least not when compared to normal horses. You see, mules have eyes that allow them to see their hind quarters which gives them a much better sense of balance. They are less likely to have trouble with their hooves and are less likely to stumble going down treacherous, uneven, terrain. Mules can survive on less water than horses and require less hay or grass. Mules, historically, have gotten a bad rap – especially by me.
I’m currently reading a book titled, The Oregon Trail and it’s given me some new learning on the power of being sterile, stubborn, and small. My perspective has changed. I’m learning. I’ve been a little closed minded when it comes to these animals and rushed to judge. Turns out there is a time and place where we could use a few mule attributes; mustang, not so much. Good…
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Chet, is the Oregon Trail written by Rinker Buck? Thanks.
You got it, John. It’s a page turner…
Good post, Chet. I have heard kickback (no pun intended 😉 ) by some in practices past who argued for the value of mules in a system. Good truths. And it puts the burden where it belongs, on the leader(s) of the system. Thanks for modeling for us all the learner path.
Yes and a good reminder what we may do in the short run to get a little better footing when it is dangerous, and to see a little better to cover our own ass.
Reminder – mules are sterile. This means God never made one Man did. If u want to reproduce do the harder work to trust someone else to watch your ass and get more comfortable falling and getting up.
Good blog Toto to see if anyone is still reading.
Ps donkeys are important animals too…
I trust you to watch my ass…