All Star Pics

This is Amber Toman from Salem, MO. Her and her daughter brought gymkhana mules to the show.

Kale Francis and JW's Electric Zap from Missouri.

Cole and BB

Olivia Toman on Brad Crismon's gaited mule, Millie. This is one of the most amazing gaited mules ever.

Thank goodness for Ed Slemp and Black Tape

All Star Mule Show

I know that this show was a couple of weeks ago - but I am very slow in my blogging lately. These are a few shots from the All Star Mule and Donkey Show in Humansville, MO.

Ozark Mule Days

These are some of the clips from Ozark Mule Days mule show. Loren was the judge. Make plans to attend next year!

National Champion

We just returned from Clinton, Arkansas where we attended the National Champion Chuckwagon Races. Cole is again the National Champion Chuckwagon Race Mule Race Champion. He had the fastest time of 46.1 beating Gary Mathes who's fastest time was 46.9. Cole had some difficulties getting on yesterday - but still had the fastest time of the weekend. We want to congratulate Cole on his amazing accomplishment.

There were 5612 horses and mules through the gates.

Chuckwagon Races

Loren and Cole are headed to the Chuckwagon Races in Clinton, AR tomorrow. Yes - I know he just had surgery. Yes - I know he has a broken leg. I have heard him say a million times he would never miss the chuckwagon races for any reason. I guess he meant it. He will have a mule in the horse sale. He will put on his mule clinic and he will ride around in the wagon of Tim and Sheila Cross of Iowa. He is not taking a mule to ride. This is a blessing for me. He is being smart about his choices. He is happy just to be able to attend. Cole will defend his title of National Champion. Check back next week for pictures. I am not going until Friday and will miss the races on Friday afternoon. The pictures will be fewer but hopefully just as dramatic. The weather is supposed to be beautiful - mid 70's. Wouldn't that be amazing if it ends up to be true.

Mule of the Month

This is Crestlines Majestic April. She is 10 years old and if you're looking for a show mule - here she is. A partial listing of her accomplishments are on the website: www.pairadicemules.com. Check her out. She is ready for the show pen and the trail.