The odd shape of a mule's back.
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- Jason Kingsley OBE, the Modern Knight, discusses how medieval people may have measured a horse's or a mule's back to fit a saddle and shows how he does it today. #mule #saddle #medieval
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Jason: Measuring a horse's back is actually quite interesting and complex, you see...
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Also Mule: And curious who's calling outside.
I've found my spirit animal :D
Over the last year my idea of a large number of knights on horseback now includes a constant background of "good boy". I'm not sure why that is.
😂😂
August 2021 - we've just had the Tokyo Olympics (in the middle of the Covid pandemic).
I watched all the equestrian disciplines - Dressage, Jumping & 3-day Eventing - and throughout it all I had a Jason 🐛earworm purring "Good Boyy" when the horse achieved something difficult. Quite eerie.
And a lot of "walk on".
I feel a mule's screams would be perfect for a dinosaur movie
Oh it has been used like that and for other things. I've heard sound designers talk about it in making its. Usually mixed with something else
Pretty sure a mule with some audio post processing was used for the Watcher in the Water in the Fellowship of the Ring.
@@cloudcleaver23 I buy it
😂😂😁
Jajaja, 3ª parte de los dinosaurios. Esta mula española es muy complicada para un Inglés . Jajaja.
A part of me was expecting him to eat the paper once you'd finished with the measurements
Me too. More precisely, I kept expecting him to get interested in it _in_ the process. :D
Me, too! I was waiting for him to take a munch throughout the whole video! 🤣
3:45 apparently, when you combine a horse's neigh with a donkey's bray, you get a horrifying screaming noise. So that's a thing.
😅😅😅
"So majestic"
*AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH*
Fucking hell I did not expect that
The cries of the battlefield just got more interesting in my head.
Had an old great-uncle inTN who kept mules for rent, etc. About 6 of them were housed in a corrugated-tin barn together. When one of them would start to bray, it became a contest for volume. That echoing racket stays with me some 40 years later. Heckuva cacophony!
I love how you always use positive feedback with your horse/mule.
Always
When I was a little girl, a very long time past, pre flexi curves; we had a saddler come and measure a horse for a new saddle. He had a chamois leather cloth marked with a line down the centre and “stripes “ marked off the line each about 4” or a “ hand “ apart. He used like you a strip of lead In exactly the same way as you did your flexi curve. When he next came it was ti check the fit of the wooden and steel tree. It sat on the horses back as though it was made of wet pasta! But with a gap over the withers. He then built the saddle around this tree to suit both his customer and the horse. I never got to sit in the saddle Horse too big and me too small, but I never forgot the process. I love your series. I learn a lot of things that I already know but it is a pleasure and a privilege to watch and listen to a true horseman. Believe me , I’ve known a lot of wannabes! Carry On Knightly!
great information, thanks.
I was wondering if they used something like that. Lead was fairly readily available in the Middle Ages for roofing. It quite conceivable that a saddler would have had a piece of strip to use in this way.
@Richy-J Home-Movies What about jumping straight to Knight Grand Cross (GBE) or Knight Commander (KBE)? Or maybe even a Knight of the Garter (KG), but that's even more unlikely than the first two.
God I love mules. They're always so obnoxiously expressive.
They sure seem to have no problem telling you exactly what they are thinking! If you're in tune with it, its actually very, very useful.
Trying to get Mule with No Name to cooperate is like herding cats! He's going to do what he wants.
If he doesn’t understand why he’s supposed to do something, he’s not likely to cooperate.
He's stubborn like a donkey
ieshi akerman
Is it even possible to make a donkey do something they think is useless?
@@ragnkja Knowing myself... no.
@@ragnkja They spend significant portions of their day loudly and offensively vocalising in groups for reasons known only to themselves. They don't understand utility.
Two videos ago: using axe to chop off a head
Now: "don't roll, you silly boy."
I love this channel.
The average Joe: *Worries about the car getting dirty during the pandemic
Jason: "So I was measuring my Battle Mule's back for a new saddle..."
Chad Jason VS virgin normies
14:13 Don't roll, please. Mule: 'What? Like this? Don't do that?'
Knows what "roll" means, but that word before? Probably means something similar to "please".
I love watching no name. He saying “I’m bored I want to get going “. You can tell he loves you by the way he follows when ever you walk away. Horses/mules when treated property are just like big dogs affectionate and loyal, except they don’t climb in your lap.
He obviously loves following you, which he does every time you move away from him. Clearly he also likes hearing "Good booooy"
Found this very educational!
I was wondering if it was also that he was curious about what Jason was doing. And although he did the rolling and stamping, he didn't try to grab the paper with his mouth, so maybe he realised it was important and he should leave it alone?
Laura Vivanco that’s a nice sentimental but no horses mules or donkeys don’t know or care about what we think is important he didn’t think the paper was important
@@lizzybizzy771 mules are very intelegant so I would not put it aside that he figured out it was important for something
@@lauravivanco He was watching with great interest, wasn't he? He is a smarty boots for sure!
@@nighthunter3039 I think sometimes they do things specifically because they know something is important. Just to get attention. Like stealing someone's hat. I know for sure that my kitty messes with my stuff on purpose if she feels ignored. I leave the really important stuff out of reach for that reason.
He’s actually a good boy for not spooking when he knocked the shields, love these vids Mr. K your lessons are showing a new generation the wonder of horsemanship.
I love that he just looked down at them like "Whoops. I guess I did that."
It's a mule, not a dressage horse LOL
He totally did it on purpose...🤔🤣
He did comment "you are a bit of a character" which in Britspeak is quite strong
Mules and donkey are less spooky. Probably because donkeys tend to live (naturally) in rougher area so they have to be more careful where they place their hooves. So if they are going to run they better are sure it is worth risking an injury. Horses live on flatter land so they can run at first sign of danger without danger of slipping over rocks.
3:42 I admire Jason for staying professional after hearing one of the scariest screams I've ever heard.
lol, you should hear him when he's hungry!
3:42
Jason: "Heyyy!"
Mule with no name: "AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH"
Love it ! Please could we have an update . Such a gorgeous mule and so lucky to have a sensitive horseman to care for him
He's happy, ridden by me regularly and having fun in the field with his friends.
@@ModernKnight I'm so glad I kept scanning the comments and found this reply! When I saw that there were no more videos with him, I had a sinking feeling something dreadful might have happened. It's wonderful to hear Muley is still doing well and living a full mule life! Would you be willing to share what name you discovered for him, pretty please?
@@ModernKnight MORE MULE VIDEOS PLS!!!!
@@ModernKnight I’d love an update too! Hope he’s doing well and has a cool name 😊
@@ModernKnightwe definitely need more mule videos! Would love to have seen more training videos... I'm sure by now he has quite gotten the hang of his job in combat... but, we'd still love to see more. Such a dearth of mule videos since introducing him! I've only seen 3. 😥
And his name! What did you name him?!?
You've left us hanging with his introduction, quick learning... and then nothing. 🙁
Oh he is trying to be a good boy so hard. He manages for 12 seconds! What a good job.
He didn't eat the paperwork and he only squeezed out 2 poops, I commend him. 😁
The more we see of the mule with no name the more his character shines through. He seems so very unique! He was def. ready to get out and ride that day it seems!
The enemies: What? They've got war mules? Hahaha LMAO!
The mules: 3:43
The enemies: Heaven above, they summoned demons! Run! Every man for himself
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I'd be like WOMEN!!!! ATTACK!!!!!! FORWARD MARCH
As someone who doesn't see horses often (or mules), its easy to forget just how massive they are.
Keep in mind they weren't quite as massive in medieval time. They weren't that much smaller towards the end of the period but even so, it's been estimated that an average war horse at that time would have been 14-15 hands. Today that is a fairly small riding horse. "Civilian" horses were smaller and so of course were horses earlier in the medieval years.
Grethe Therese Juel
Even a small horse is still pretty big, at least from my perspective. A typical fjord horse outweighs me by a factor of eight to ten, and that’s a breed where many individuals would be considered ponies if you went by just height.
@@ragnkja Yes, I didn't say medieval horses were small, only not quite as big as today. Any riding steed needs to be big enough to carry a human after all.
@@ragnkja I've heard (not sure how accurate) it said that Fjords were the horses of vikings ?! Super hardy, but on the shorter side.
Margaret MacLellan
They are descendants of those horses, but so are Icelandic horses.
I love watching the mule & comparing it to a horse. It's like the difference between a Labrador & a terrier. One will do what you asked just because you asked and they want to be a good boy, the other wants to know why & what is in it for them. Both are great but their personalities couldn't be any more different. As the owner of 3 terriers, I think I I might like owning a mule.
As the 35yr old human belonging to a 15 year old chihuahua. I concure with this.
I love this comment so much. I say it all the time that my jack russell is smarter than some humans I know; the problem-solving that dog displays never ceases to amaze me.
Funny story: one time he was very annoyed with me cause I was busy cooking and couldn't play fetch with him. I gave him the customary (for us) "no thank you, not right now" and he slumped away in a huff. A few minutes later I caught him on our staircase playing fetch with himself; he was repeatedly running up to the top of the stairs and dropping his ball, then running down to the bottom of the stairs to catch it. I could go on and on with stories about him; he honestly seems more like a toddler than a dog to me. I don't think I'll ever get another dog besides a terrier after having him.
@@somni2246 one of our cats did something like that with his mini-tennis ball. Also, our cats were better than some dogs I've seen at getting a stick or wand toy through obstacles, like a gate (chair legs for our cats).
And getting bored and knocking over the shield... knocking stuff off counters or shelves to study gravity, is classic cat behavior.
I grew up with cats... I could probably learn to get along with a mule 😁
Loved the Lab/Terrier analogy.
The mule's antics made me smile. As stubborn as a mule, he's got a will of his own. Quite the character.
Very interesting video!
Hope you had a good walk acterwards.
Forty years ago I had a half-Shetland hinny, bought from a rag and bone man. He used to roll at almost any opportunity, even tied up quite short like your mule! He'd been taught/had learnt at some time that rolling while harnessed or saddled was not acceptable, fortunately, and so he didn't, but other than that, he'd roll if the opportunity arose. The best one was when I took him to visit a dementia day care centre and he rolled in the middle of the lawn and then did a big wee. He was much more 'touchy-feely' and generally physically affectionate that any of my horses or ponies.
The mule is adorable!!! Great work with him and you are very caring. I liked the moment he knocked over the stuff on the wall and you just stopped and breathed for a second. I can so relate to that moment.
Mule With No Name needs a name that reflects how curious, playful and naughty he is. 😂
Now I am thinking of a rhyme I heard or read when I was younger
"On mules we find two legs behind and two we find before.
We stand behind before we find what the two behind be for.
When we're behind the two behind we find what these be for.
So stand before the two behind behind the two before."
~ Esther J. Nelson
Had to look it up on line to find to whom to attribute it, but I remembered the rhyme.
Love how he's clearly trying to understand what you're doing with the wrapping paper and why you prefer that over riding him XD
I love how he's equil points bord to tears and intensely interested in what your doing and wants your attention.
I have to say, Mule seems to be a lot happier and more settled in than when we first saw him. It is nice to see the care you are taking to make him comfortable, and also the way you seem to get on, although I doubt he will ever lose that mischevious side he is displaying!
I think that white patch may still hurt him a bit. When it was tapped, is when the mule screamed
That moment when shields fell... Mule so reminded me about Simons Cat. Such a cats behavior... Love you videos, so interesting everytime.
I think "Mischief" would be a good name. I find it funny how cat like he is. Curious about everything, then bored, and then wanting to play... then does what you want on his terms 😂
Can confirm, I grew up with cats !! 😁
I'm surprised you managed to stay so calm when that mule screamed, I would've gotten a hell of a fright XD
Sounded like someone was being murdered...
Anyway keep up the great wok, one of the best and most unique history channels out there!
It probably wasn’t the first time. The mule was obviously answering the horse who whinnied in the stable.
It sounded like some kind of dinosaur shriek XD
Horse people are used to. Mule is louder but not so much different.
Can confirm. I started working at a stable about two months ago, and the first few times a horse or donkey screamed in my ear, it definitely made me jump. Now I barely notice.
It’s called “ bray” as in “ the mule brayed in anticipation of being fed.” Donkeys make the same sound. I live next to a farm that had a donkey and her baby, ( there’s horses there too, goats and cattle also...and can’t forget the rooster that sounds off in the morning) so I hear a donkey bray almost every day!
All your horses are so beautiful and regal but I must say that mule of yours is by far my favorite 😍 I hope to see more videos of him
11:10 I just love how unruly the mule is and how his character is endured with patience and love by his owner. To me he makes a fine and unique addition to the other horses and seems worth having. What a lovely creature!
He's unruly and mischievous, but he seems really very gentle. I was (rather nervously) watching his front hooves and the human's feet, and Nameless's hooves came quite close to the boots but never actually stepped on them.
i think its sweet that you read through the comments on even videos that were made a year ago and reply to some, never change Mr Kingsley
I try to keep up when I have time!
Gosh when he dragged down the shields on the wall I burst out laughing, because I've had hoses done similar things (usually jackets or safety vests being pulled off down) when brushing them. I remember the stable I used to ride at having different extra padding layers to go between the vojlock and saddle depending on season, and having to explain to kids that no, they couldn't just ignore putting the padding on (or use the padding on another horse). Never really thought much of it back then, just that we had some horses that needed extra padding and to be sure to check that it was the right one for each horse.
Was wondering how long he was going to last when he started kicking at the ground covering before rolling. Did not get disappointed by his silliness and decision to roll right after you had specifically told him not too.
That made me laugh to. Like he was having a tantrum, and just wanted to play
The mule with no name has won the hearts and minds of the people! Who doesn't love that mule?
A helluva a war cry on that mule! He uses his voice with authority.
Literally watched him measure a spirited mule for a saddle and it was the best, most productive thing I’ve done today.
Every mule I've ever met has been spicy like that
I was like "oh, compared to a horse he's not that intimidating! He's cute!" and then 3:41 happened and I pictured that sound ringing across a battlefield. I take it all back...
(obviously the sheer size is dangerous regardless, I know - but he has such a cute face)
I've stood next to Shire cross mules. THAT's intimidating. 17 or 18 hands of mule, anyone?
@@sherrieludwig508 thanks no
@@sherrieludwig508 We had a 17 1/2 hand john mule by a mammoth jack and out of a Cleveland Bay mare. All of us kids learned to ride on Jim, as well as learned to harness him up for the day's work.
FYI - it's the disposition of the dam that determines the temperament of a mule. If she's a knothead or mean, her mule foal will be also as a general rule.
@@sherrieludwig508 yes please! I grew up around working mules. I love them and I understand them!
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Holy Moly! Shire Mules! 😱
Thank you so much for sharing this video, Jason! Unfortunately, I had a friend sadly pass away in a sudden and terrible fall from being bucked off her horse. She and her mother did not measure the saddle correctly, and use proper padding and support, for an off-the-track Thoroughbred gelding with an injured back/spine that they had rescued to "rehabilitate". This is why measuring saddles and support properly is crucially important.
Aw! Your mule may have resisted being named but he certainly has opened up since you got him! He seemed so tense and closed down in the first video, then there was the riding through the woods video (which I loved!) so I knew you were making progress, but this video? Wow. He's really interested in you, not afraid to show what he wants and even showed some affection in how he didn't bite you when he nosed at your back and arm. What a funny, smart and perceptive animal he is! I'm sure all that praise and kindness is having a great effect on him. Well done! I'd love to see a video of him turned out to play in the arena sometime.
Thank you so much for showing how to measure a horse or other equine's back for saddling. That was fascinating.
The Mule With No Name was hilariously funny in this video! Props to Sir Jason for handling him with poise and grace (and no small amount of exasperation).
As a person who has ridden and worked with a few mules over the past few years, I can tell you they will test your horsemanship. They think about everything all the time, and when they know their job they do it well and they want to do it all the time. Mules also roll a lot more than horses do don't know where in their DNA they get that from, but a great reward for after a ride is to let them roll. My mule loves it, better than any treats. Love watching you work with him.
Got a bit of a giggle out of him deciding to roll. I'm really amazed that he didn't get himself tangled up in the rope. Too clever! You really do need to give him a proper name already. 😁
That's a mule for you. They're worse than cats for reversing the chain of command. :D
He's so adorable, though. Who wouldn't forgive him?
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I have a name for him: Frisky! Man that mule would NOT hold still for a minute straight!
or Rolley/Rolly!🤣
Frisk from Undertale
I'd call him something related to the dollar trilogy. Probably Joe, after Clint Eastwood's character ("the man with no name") in the first movie, who also had a mule. A mule that had quite a character, since he didn't like strangers laughing - he gets the weird idea they're laughing at him. The film was also shot in Spain, and our dear nameless mule hails from Spain too.
@@GerackSerack " Joe, after Clint"
I went the same route and proposed Manco from "A few dollars more".
lilithmarleen
At this point, they seem to need all the suggestions they can get.
No Name seems very bright. I especially liked when he figured out how to roll while being tied. He will be so much fun for you to work with. I had a horse with a very independent mind and even though he was frustrating times he bore his way into my heart and when I lost him I felt I lost someone very special and I miss him to this day. There is a big empty space in my heart , the bugger took it with him. Hang in there with No Name he will give great joy when you least expect it.
He seemed quite interested in what you were drawing haha! He is such a character. I think it's also wonderful how much he seems to like you, obviously he needs to learn when it's time to actually listen to you, but it really seems like he trusts you a great deal and is - as much as it's possible to be anyway - friends with you.
Watching him was both hilarious and fascinating, honestly! I think he's quite the most wonderful mule ever!
I knew saddle making was extremely complicated and a specialist profession, but I'd never considered just how measurements were ever managed for the saddle tree. I suppose I thought they had some sort of general starting shape, that they then cut down in some manner until it was the proper way. But I can see that would be more time consuming (and potentially more annoying for the horse and the artisan and anyone else involved). So does this mean, then, that a horse's shape is made into some kind of form - like a cobbler makes a unique last of someone's foot?
I hope he got to have a good long roll and a nice ride as well to burn off all that energy! Thank you so very much once again! Your updates always make my day, but most especially when your animals are part of the lesson!
Dear Cameraperson: When Mule does as Mule pleases, may we please see the look on Jasons' face?
I love that mule so much... Just name him "Fiasco"
That's CUTE!!
Fiasco means disaster, mistake.. Is a terrible name
@@WesleyMR_ its just a fun name for a mule that acts a bit wonky at times.. sip your tea and sit down, chill a lil' every once in a while.
What about 'Chauser' for his name? Distinctly medieval, full of character but not completely understood yet. And the name goes well with those of the horses on the channel! He really needs a name, your interactions with him are quickly becoming my favorite on the channel!
"Did I do that?" You know what they say about working with children & mules! Thank you for the wonderful laugh. I needed it. :)
As a man that has never properly heard a mule before, I can now unequivocally say that it is reasonably terrifying. Yes indeed. Amazing creatures, though!
There was a moment NoName was intensely watching that first tracing. Ears fully forward, Brite eyes. Mules are so inquisitive, love it.
Ok but where's the bonus video of this wonderful boy finally getting to roll and play?
That was such fun. Haven't laughed so much at a MHTV video since you talked about loading horses on ships.
he was in a funny mood that day, very noisy too.
He has a video on that? Haven't seen it. Gotta go find it and watch it then.
@@ModernKnight I laughed when he knockedover the shields his impression was hillarious like "What exactly are those? Let me see. opps". He is very Cheeky and has a lots of mischief in mind it seems. Quite a character and I like it very much. He is a beautiful animal.
@@nighthunter3039 And he wasn't scared of them afterwards either, actually seemed to look down at them trying to check them out.
@@ModernKnight He reminds me of some cats I grew up with 😁. Apparently some other commenters agree...
I use a system called Equimeasure. It's a sheet of plastic that is hard a room temperature but becomes flexable at a little over 100 degreesF. It makes a perfect form of the horse's back.
thanks, I'll look into that.
Some people say Mule was responding to another horse. To me it seemed like he was remembering whatever incident caused his hair to be worn off and it to grow back white. It was right after you touched this patch that he screamed. I would imagine it must have been a painful memory.
The mule with no name is quite charming. As you say, he is normally very laid back. Today he was excited. I also heard horses neighing, so maybe they were all getting each other excited. I look forward to knowing when he gets (or gives you) his name.
I love the mule he's hilarious. Could he be called Jester?
Nothing of Notice, hi! I think Jester is a perfect name for Muley. Also for a cat...his antics really did remind me of mine!
Mulegan. That’s a good name.
Jesters’ hats with the long ears are modeled off of donkey ears, so that would be appropriate.
Jester is an awesome pick! xD I thought maybe "Charlie"?
When the mule knocked the shield over he was like that's what I think of that and don't you question it as he turned to face you. Then when you got the first measurement he hugs you by wrapping his neck around behind you
Mule with No Name is certainly full of character!! So interesting to listen and learn as always
thanks for your support.
Love that you kept that part in where he knocks over the shields! My wife and I so relate! Loved your sigh. So perfect.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love that Ghost got a mention in the credits
This video illustrates one of the big problems with history. You're explaining things to us that people back then took for granted. Horses, saddles, and harnesses were so much a part of daily life that they never thought to record some of the things they did. If you went to a medieval person and said, "You've got to adjust a saddle to meet the changing conditions," they'd roll their eyes and say whatever the medieval equivalent of "Well, duh!" was. But it is new and interesting information to us because most of us don't have horses as part of our daily lives. The problem for the historian is that people don't often record the "Well, Duh!" stuff. That's how we lost so much of the past.
Is it just me or do mules have more personality than horses, I've always found I like them more.
Depends on the horse. I had an American Saddlebred gelding that would have done much of what Ignominatum was doing, except he would have wanted to play with the pen, chew on the curve, and pull the paper off the mounting block. He would stand quietly for the farrier, but only if he were left loose, not cross tied, so he could crane his long neck around and watch what the farrier was doing. Best, bravest, and most loving jumper I ever rode.
Oh I loved this, in particular the bray and generally the mules wonderful personality❤️
I am binge watching mule content rn and I will continue to watch it until the end of time.
He’s finally back! We missed you
I blooming love this mule. He's so full of personality. He's so interested in the drawing 😂
That mule looks so intelligent and interested in what you're doing. He also clearly understands "Don't roll" :D
So interesting! Love watching these videos! You are so very knowledgeable, not just on medieval history but on equestrianism!
Glad you like them, thanks for watching too.
You're an inspiration! The historic detail you delve into is really fascinating, thank you for this great historical insight!
Glad you enjoyed it
This is awesome to see. I haven’t seen a saddle fitting done like this before.
Makes so much sense to do it this way.
I’m loving the Mule With No Name and can’t wait to see him in his custom saddle!
Please, please show him running at the end. I was so caught up in his frantic energy and you just left him tied up! I NEED THE CATHARSIS, LET HIM RUN FREE!
SHADOW EDIT: Love the channel, keep up the good work, ect...
Great Video! I have a true appreciation for our master saddle fitter...she is wholistic and even watches you ride in your saddle, looks at all the tack and takes loads of photos and measurements each visit...... we like to make sure our horses are comfortable ☺️😋
Human : "Don't roll, please."
Mule : "Go pound sand, mostly bald ape. I'm rolling."
I know I'm referring to different species...but how sassy Mule was reminds me of my cat...knocking things over, runs up to see what I'm doing, getting figity wanting to play.🤣🤣
Your mule’s determined to break the internet! 🤣I love it! Thanks 🙏 for answering this question. I’d never thought about saddle fitting, and this was really interesting. Best. Stay safe. 😎💯👍🏻❤️🙏🧼
Battle MULE!!!
Make more videos. You are the inly person left kn youtube that i love!!
This got me so tickled! #1 Mule has his own personality and not afraid to show it. When he rolled around in the dirt I laughed so hard. Thanks for the entertainment.
He is such a character, a delight to watch. And what a voice on him!
I kinda forgot that he was a mule for second, but he made sure to remind me with THAT NOISE lmao what a cute lil booger he is
I love No Name, he's got so much personality, lmao.
He is adorable. I love look look on his face when the shields fell down. A rascle boy for sure.
Loved the video; I'm impressed how much care and concern is taken for a proper fitting.
Senor No Name is such a lovable rascal...actually, Rascal, or particularly Scamp, wouldn't be a bad name for him. 😊
P.S. -- In keeping with his Spanish origin, *Picaro* (sp. for scamp) would also be a worthy name (IMO).
thought the thumbnail had a unicorn
close, but he's a Ghost.
The Unighost lives!!
(For real, would he handle having a fake spike attached to a halter on his forehead? You could make little girls hearts explode if they saw a real live unicorn.)
Ghost is so breath taking! Also, Battle Mule made me laugh - what a sweetie he is!
Ghost is an incredible horse, both to look at and to ride.
Oh my gosh, I'm absolutely in love with no-name mule. He's such a character and so utterly lovable. Frisky and stubborn with a mind of his own yet gentle, sensitive and intelligent. What an awesome personality, even if it might be not the easiest one to train with. lol :D
Also, his ears alone had me melting since day one.
Always felt the expression “stubborn like a mule” was misunderstood. They are intelligent and it’s about understanding and working/incorporating their natural abilities and personality. They are very independent thinkers and I think they know they are big characters….at least the ones I met! He’s a beauty….never saw a salt and pepper one!
I’m a big fan of medieval history especially the wars of the roses 🌹
❤️🤍 and can you do a video on how the king fought in battle like did he fight or did he stay back?
I agree that type of video would be great!
Probably ask scholagladiatoria for that particular sort of video
Yes, ask schola, he will give you his favorite answer: "It depends" ;) there were notorous "fighting kings" in history, leading from the front, but obviously with a lot of guards and also there were kings who never even joined the campaign. In general it appears to me the bigger the armies got and the better technology got, the less you find kings in battle risking their lifes
Henry VI certainly stayed back. He was reportiedly very monkish. Edward IV and Richard III are said to have been more military, both leading charges.
I also like how he has do much patience and positive reinforcement with the mule.
That mule of yours has a great dose of personality. He is a beautiful boy.
A very large cat! Likes knocking everything off the counter/box.
Haha. The Mule with no Shame.
That battle cry! How can I be so into this mule after just two videos. 😂
I love Mule with no name! What a character!