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OWNER SUBMISSIONS LOOK WHO’S SPOTTED Sterlin
by Beth Davis
Hi, I would like to tell you about my mule Sterlin.
I have always loved the Appaloosas. I bought my first one in my early thirties, she was a very sweet mare and we bonded quickly. I have always wanted a Mule, so I decided to breed her to a jack that I found near my residence, this was her first mule baby. I was so anxious and couldn’t wait for her
love instantly, and to this day I still love on him. The mare was the best mom, we have the best bond. I sent him to the trainers and we took riding lessons together. A friend of mine had to correct some things the trainer had taught him, but now we do barrels and poles for fun. We also participate in the senior walk trot western pleasure at our local horse show. We’ve also done mule races, which are a blast. But the most fun comes from trail riding, our favorite. He is now 13 yrs. old and I wouldn’t take anything back, he’s my baby boy.
to give birth. One morning when she finally gave birth, I remember waking up and running to see the baby, the first thing I noticed was the color, and he was gorgeous. I didn’t know the mule would come out that color, I felt very lucky. I felt the
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