Re: Ear Twitch on a Mule

["Sue Fritsche" <bluemoonacres@worldnet.att.net>]

With all due respect to Mr. Butler, all ear-twitching a mule does is make it
headshy.   I haven't had problems dealing with my mule but have known some
donkeys that are very good at using their body mass and superior strength to
turn any vaccination time into a real wrestling match.  What worked best for
me was tying the donkey to a secure, safe line and covering her eye so she
couldn't see the vet standing beside her.  Eventually, we could do away with
tying and just cover her eye.

In defense of Mr Butler, or any other farrier that may elect to use this
method, I think they sometimes have resort to whatever works to get the job
done with the least amount of physical damage to themselves.  After all, we
pay them to trim and shoe, not train.

Good luck -
Sue Fritsche
of bluemoonacres@worldnet.att.net
in Middle Tennessee

No, your right I don't spend much time with mules.My information came from
the book Principles of Horshoeing by Doug Butler.He is one of the most
respected farriers today.He lists this as a suggestion for restraining
one.RD



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