Saturday Snapshot

Jed

This is Jed, one of two mules at the equestrian center. He and his fellow mule Red are new to the program; they are on long-term loan from their owner. 

Mules are members of the equine family, but are totally different species than horses. They're the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse. They have long faces and ears and are generally considered hardier and more intelligent than horses. Mules are used for a variety of equestrian activities: English and western riding, driving, cargo transportation, and in agricultural operations (like pulling plows).

So far, Jed and Red have been admirable representatives of their species! They're calm, fun to ride, and easy to handle. I think they're going to make great therapy horses!