The Natural Superiority of Mules [Hardcover]

John Hauer (Author), Sena Hauer (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2006

It all starts at birth: Baby mules are just a bit more precocious than other equine creatures. Of course, the most obvious physical advantage of the mule is those magnificent ears! The Natural Superiority of Mules is a collection of essays, articles, and stories in celebration of all the unique qualities of these remarkable hybrids. Full-color photographs accompanying the articles illustrate the grace, strength, agility, and especially, the lovely long ears of these fantastic and fascinating creatures.

Sections include chapters on mule genetics and biology, mule training, mule history, and mule recreational activities. The book concludes with personal stories about the mules we love by the people who love them.

Contributors include:
* Robert M. Miller, DVM * Bill Loftus * Meredith Hodges * Loyd W. Hawley * Molly Chandezi * Jody Foss * Garry McClintock * Betty Robinson * Janet Lowe * and many more.

Mule lovers will be enchanted--and horse lovers just may be converted--by these tales of the stamina, intelligence, loyalty, and common sense displayed by the average mule.

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About the Author

John Hauer and his wife, Sena, buy, sell, raise, and ride mules at their Back Country Mules ranch on the banks of the Colorado River, north of Moab, Utah.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Lyons Press (January 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592288642
• ISBN-13: 978-1592288649
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #84 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Horses > Equestrian

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read & Beautiful to look at., February 20, 2006

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Scamutz (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Natural Superiority of Mules (Hardcover)

Being relatively new to mules, this book provided me with a firm background on their history, physical differences between mules and horses, their uses over the years, as well as just heartwarming stories and great reading.

It is broken up into many small articles written by all walks of life, from equine docs to cowboys. Highly recommended!

Oh and if you're considering a mule - you won't be disappointed. I just got mine a couple of weeks ago, and I have been amazed by the fact that my new 15.1 gated mule, Josey seems to have all of the strengths of my horses, but none of the weaknesses.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, November 5, 2006

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E. Loofbourrow "Mule_Chick" (US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Natural Superiority of Mules (Hardcover)

As a mule owner, I was very impressed with this book. It covered all the aspects of mules, in history and in the present day. Mules are the equine world's best-kept secret, and I think this book is a great place to start for mule literature.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, Magnificent, Mules, March 17, 2007

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J. White (Gilbert, AZ) - See all my reviews
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I love this book!!! It is a unique collection of personal stories, essays and historical articles in celebration of the unique characteristics and qualities of the mule. It describes in detail there intelligence, sure-footedness, agility, strength, endurance, disposition and natural cautioness. The one trait that I loved the most about mules was there "Endearance". Actually there is no such word but the book says there should be. It is a descriptive of the way in which many people react to mules: they often want to hug and even kiss them. I found that term to be more than true! Mule Lovers will be captivated by this book and horse lovers...well...they may be converted.