Houston police have a new recruit, and please note, barefoot and bitless too....
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=9422491
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=9422491
Muuuuuuule!
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Bet that makes people do a double take! How on earth did you find that story?!
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There are certainly some who believe that the consequence of banning the carriage horses IE converting or building houses on the site of their stabling, which just so happens to be in a prime development area, is the true motivation of the ban.
The mule is fab.
The mule is fab.
The Houston mounted division has always been quite avant guarde in their approach; the majority of their horses are unshod, and many ridden in halters, so not surprising they were open to the idea of using mules.
The clip really does need to be watched with the sound up, that noise is priceless! Only one of mine screeches like that and I love her even more for it.
The clip really does need to be watched with the sound up, that noise is priceless! Only one of mine screeches like that and I love her even more for it.
My late father served in the mounted infantry in Greece during the First World War. He fell in love with the big American mules which were used as pack animals. He always threatened to get one as he loved their characters and always said "no such thing as a bad mule - just a bad handler". He died without fulfilling his dream. Perhaps I will have to do it instead!
Wise man, your dad.
I've always fancied having a mule. Maybe one day.
Love him! Those ears are beautiful.
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I have to say as a driver the state and care of the NY carriage horses appalled me .
The mule is cute .
The mule is cute .
I love Mo I want him.. he looks great fun.
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A mule is on my bucket list!!!!!!!!
My sister thinks he sounds like a horse with bronchitis!!!! Lol
My sister thinks he sounds like a horse with bronchitis!!!! Lol
Goldenstar, I think the state of the carriage horses HAS been addressed. According to recent vet and on the ground reports, the horses are in good condition and welfare concerns have been sorted out (and they were the exception rather than the rule anyway).
But as for that mule - it's my life ambition to have a riding mule. I think they are delightful.
But as for that mule - it's my life ambition to have a riding mule. I think they are delightful.
What a character
So the phrase ' stubborn as a mule' might perhaps now be put to bed gotta love a mule
gotta love a mule
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I go to New York fairly often
The horses shoeing is terrible
They look completely miserable and dispirited
They are often slight tb types pulling far too much wieght
Last time I was there several looked bilaterally lame which given the shoes seemed likely
Ghastly
The horses shoeing is terrible
They look completely miserable and dispirited
They are often slight tb types pulling far too much wieght
Last time I was there several looked bilaterally lame which given the shoes seemed likely
Ghastly
Then I can only bow to your first hand experience - but also say "Address the welfare issues, don't just replace them with electric "vintage carts."""
Loving Mo's stripey knees and eel stripe! Not to mention his voice!
How lovely