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Index
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
CHAPTER ONE - The Origin and History of the Mule
Origin
Middle Ages
Mules in the New World
Westward Movement
The San Antonio to San Diego Mail Line: The Jackass Mail
Borax Twenty Mule Teams
Mule Racing
The Mule Trading Business
Mules in the Military
World War I
World War II
Cloning
Mules in the Arts
CHAPTER TWO - Mule Types and Equine Hybrids
Fertility of Mules and Hinnies
Mules and Hinnies in All Sizes
Zebra Hybrids
Quagga Project
Modern Zebra Hybrids
CHAPTER THREE - Preparing for Ownership: Housing, Transportation, and Equipment
Shelter
Outbuildings
Fences and Gates
Transportation
Tack, Harness, and Equipment
CHAPTER FOUR - Buying a Mule
CHAPTER FIVE - Health and Care
Nutrition
Preventive Health Care
Hoof Care
Dental Care
Common Equine Ailments
CHAPTER SIX - Working Mules
Farming
Tourism
Military Service
Forestry Service
Logging
CHAPTER SEVEN - Pleasure Mules
CHAPTER EIGHT - Mule Days
CHAPTER NINE - Mules in Competition
In-Hand Classes
Grooming Tips
Performance Classes
Specialty Classes
Driving Classes
Endurance Racing and Competitive Trail Riding
Pulling Contests
CHAPTER TEN - Breeding and Foal Care
Introducing the Jack and Mare
Care of the Pregnant Mare
Parturition
Care of the Newborn Foal
Weaning the Foal
Resources
Glossary
Bibliography
About the Author
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