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Krystal Cates and Brandon, Mule Training Challenge 2023

This video is made publicly available by Lost Meadows Mule Refuge. Please visit www.mulerefuge.org for more information. The Lost Meadows Mule Refuge Training Challenge 2023 is a competition in which 3 Contestants work with a Lost Meadows Mule Refuge Mule for 5 months (starting on May 1st and concluding on October 1st). Donate to Lost Meadows at: https://lmmr.networkforgood.com/proje... PayPal.me/mulerefuge Lost Meadows Mule Refuge Training Challenge Mission Statement To show the public that rescued Mules can be safe, friendly and fun equine partners, to provide training and adoption opportunities for LMMR rescued Mules, and a competitive experience for Contestants to display their training abilities. Each Trainer has had 5 months to work with their Challenge Mule. All Challenge Mules are between 5-15 years old and were, to our knowledge, either mostly or entirely unhandled at the start of the Challenge. Each Trainer chose their Challenge mule personally from a group of 12 mules. A $7,000 Grand Prize will be awarded when the winner is determined using a grading system and social media voting. A 2nd place prize of $3,500 will also be awarded, a 3rd place prize of $3,000. Training Criteria and Scoring Body Conditioning Animals will be judged for weight based on the Henneke body score system, coat condition, grooming, hoof condition and overall appearance. Equines are NOT in any way to be judged based on conformation or presence of previously incurred scars or injuries. Basic Skills Test The goal of this test is to showcase the ability of the LMMR Mule to perform basic skills to the public. Each Mule/Contestant combination will be judged for their ability to perform everyday skills. The skills tested are: Catchable with a halter by hand (+20) Able to lead beside the handler on a halter (+20) Be brushed front to back safely (+20) Pick up all of their feet safely and willingly without the use of a cotton rope (+20) Freestyle The freestyle presentation is an opportunity for the Contestant to further showcase the Mule’s training beyond the basic skills. Permitted skills are: Standing for fly spray (+10) Trotting in-hand (+10) Negotiating obstacles OR saddling (+10) Taking a hose bath OR standing for electric clippers (+10) Wearing a fly mask and/or a blanket (+10) Additional skills not listed will not receive points and Contestants should seek approval from the Challenge Manager before training other skills not listed. TOTAL SCORES will be a combination of scores in Body Conditioning, Basic Skills, and Freestyle. Body Conditioning 20 pts Basic Skills 80 pts Freestyle 50 pts Voting Committee 3-5 independent judges will review video footage of each training Mule at the end of the Challenge and submit independent scoring for each. The average for each Mule will then be used to determine their placement in the Challenge. Any ties will be discussed amongst the judges to determine final placement. In the case of a tie, subjective judging may be used based on the apparent relaxation and willingness of the Mule, perceivable relationship between the Mule and its trainer, and the quality of training perceived to be provided.