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47 BIG JOHN Grade

John
Sorrel
16 HH Year Born: 2013
Big John is a john mule with a great temperament. He is a very
easy-going mule – ready to work, will meet you at the gate in the
morning. Big John saddles like a good horse and has been on
the pack string into the wilderness. He has seen blood and heard
bullets fly. He is really a been-there-done-that kind of mule. He’s the real deal,
all-around mule standing at 16 HH. You can use him on the ranch or pack any
kind of game you want on him – nothing bothers him on the trail. Big John has
seen all kinds of climate, from sunny days to hail storms and deep snow in the
Gila National Forest. You can point him in any direction, steep or flat, and Big John
keeps the same pace. Big John rides in either a britchen or crupper and he is one
of the gentlest mules to shoe. He will leave his foot on the stand for you to finish.
Anyone can ride him, from the most experienced rider to get the job done or the
least experienced rider can hop on and follow along. For more information on Big
John call Matt.
Matt Zancanella • Southern New Mexico Mules • (605) 695-4797

48 FRANCIS Grade

Red Dun
Molly
14.1 HH Year Born: 2012
Beauty, color, conformation, brains, and athletic ability all-in-one
pretty mule. Francis is a 13-year-old Red Dun molly mule and
is just a tick over 14 HH and every inch of her is packed full of
cuteness. We have really enjoyed working with Francis. She has
been on lots of trail rides and spent lots of time doing arena work as well. She
is safe for anyone to ride on the trails or in the arena. Francis has a nice smooth
walk, trot, lope in the arena. She has done lots of obstacle courses as well such
as tarp, bridges, tires, cowboy curtains, and almost anything you can imagine and
does it all with confidence. She is sure footed on the trails. Through the rough
country, through creeks, water holes, over logs – Francis does not mind at all. She
will stand ground tied for bathing, brushing and saddling. She stands nice for the
farrier. Francis does not care if you ride her every day or once a month, she is just
her same sweet self every time. She has been ridden on the road and is safe in the
traffic. She is good with bikers. She is good with dogs and other livestock. She has
been desensitized to the tarps, flags and cracking of the bull whips. She has been
turned out with other mules and horses and gets along with all the others. Francis
is up to date on all her vaccinations, deworming, dental care, and farrier. If you
have any questions or would like to schedule a time to meet Francis, feel free to
call or text Robert with Leading Rein Horses and Mules at.
Robert & Mary Esther Mast • Leading Rein Horses & Mules
(740) 291-7650

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