Customer Reviews

The Natural Superiority of Mules

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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.

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.

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.

This book has been a very enlightening and educational read as a new mule owner. It is entertaining while being very informative also. It doesn't bore you while pointing out the differences between horses and mules and giving some history on mules. I have learned through this book and mule ownership that mules are in a class by themselves. I am looking forward to many great trail rides with my mule. This book is definitely five star reading!

A wonderful "coffee table" book.. I enjoyed reading it, but did
find some statements comical, my seven mules aren't near as good as
the ones in this book.. Course, I still love them!

Read it all the way through and then gave two copies to friends! Well researched and really interesting!!

John Hauer is a hero of mine and this book is one of the best ideas (and as I understand this man history) one of hundreds that really works well. It is a collection of anecdotes, historical facts and wonderful photographs and prints. It's also a monument to the great American Mule Culture that mule owners around the world have come to admire and respect. My only criticism is that the brief to each of those contributing could have been specific, and then their contribution proof read to weasel out the repetition about mule reproduction etc. But all in all a nodal piece of modern mule related literature.

I've only read the first few chapters so far. I've been a horse person all my life but never known a mule. So far i've learned a lot about these animals and had a few good chuckles as well. A variety of authors give their experiences and insights along with great photography. It could be a coffee-table book or an important addition to your library.

Recently purchased and fell in love with two mules that were living in less than perfect conditions. I have never been around mules and have very little knowledge of them. The information in this book has taught our family the correct way to care for these wonderful animals. Knowing the history of them has helped us understand their personalities and has made us love them more.

I purchased this book for my boyfriend, who ownes mules, but can't get enough of them. This is a wonderful book for anyone who likes mules, has mules or wants to know more about them. The pictures are well done and the stories will keep you reading for hours. My boyfriend wasn't heard from the rest of Christmas morning, once he saw this book. It is one of the best we have seen and the price can't be beat.