Mule for sale

When a male donkey is crossed with a mare, the offspring is known as a mule. But the contrary isn’t true; breeding a stallion with a female donkey results in a foal which is called a hinny. However contrary to popular belief, mules and hinnies is not the same thing. The hinnies are smaller in size and more horse like in their countenance.

The ears of the mule are smaller than that of a donkey and the eyes are almond shaped, which is more like that of a horse. Mules are usually flat backed and their gait is more like a miniature horse than a donkey. The hooves are U shaped and strong, making the animal very sure footed. The manes however are sparse, especially when they shed in the winters. Mules are few inches shorter than the mare they are born of, so while breeding a mule, it is important to keep in mind, both the parent animals, as their characteristics are going to determine the traits of the foal.

Mules are capable of doing mostly all the activities that horses do; starting from providing pony rides, to livestock guarding, acting as a draught animal. Even mule races are organized by owners where you can witness the agility of this animal. Do not be surprised to learn that amongst mules also you find the gaited mules. Contrary to popular belief, it is the mule which can out perform the horse in the high jump feat of equestrian sports.

There is a lot of speculation when it comes to the predisposition of the mule. It is a known fact they tend to be stubborn animals. But on the other hand, they are highly intelligent and also very intuitive, so when your mule disobeys you think twice and check if everything is in order. Other than that, mules by nature are very loyal animals, which also make fast learners.