Mules are one of nature’s most fascinating hybrids, blending the best qualities of two very distinct species: horses and donkeys. By combining the speed and strength of horses with the resilience and ...

Donkeys and mules are hardier and live longer than horses, but still have health problems. They need good care, just like horses, and have a few health issues unique to their kind. Carl Lind, DVM, who ...

Kem Ormond takes a nostalgic look at Kiwi life with a rural twist. In this week’s Pastures Past, she’s found historical ...

Since many of us no longer live in small agricultural societies, while you might be familiar with the idea of a mule, you might not know about the specifics of the actual animal. Beyond its use as a ...

Mules were the preferred animal to pull Erie Canal boats because the combination of their donkey and horse parents gave them special assets. Few people are as familiar with the fine lines between ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The draft horse, mule and donkey show took place at the National Western Stock Show in Denver on Jan. 21, 2024. The show highlights the sheer force of ...

At approximately 50 years old, the current cedar shake roof at the Unbridled Sanctuary in Greenville is beyond repair. WAMC’s Samantha Simmons met the horses, mules and donkeys who shiver beneath that ...