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Updated 06/27/2008 05:27:09 PM
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Howdy - from Every Cowgirl's Dream. Many thanks to Becky Hinson who just completed her third annual Ride for Life benefit to raise money for The American Cancer Society. What an awesome and energetic young lady! Her story will be in the June issue of Central States Horseman. Thanks for a great ride and interview -- my best interviews are done on horseback. Thanks for sharing your life story with me. AMAZING STORY: LOST BIBLE RETURNED
The devout cowboy lost his favorite Bible while
he was mending fences out on the
“Not really,” said the cow. “Your name is written
inside the cover.”range. Three weeks later, a cow walked up to him carrying the Bible in its mouth. The cowboy couldn't believe his eyes. He took the precious book out of the cow's mouth, raised his eyes heavenward and exclaimed, “It's a miracle!”  Ronald
Reagan on refusing a gift of a mule: "I'm
afraid I can't use a mule. I have several hundred up on Capitol Hill." HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOHN WAYNE MAY 26, 1907 WILD BILL HICKOK MAY 27, 1837 CLINT EASTWOOD MAY 31, 1930 GEORGE STRAIT MAY 18, 1952 Farmer John was injured when a truck hit his pick-up, and he filed a lawsuit against the driver who hit him. When the case went to trial, the truck driver's big city lawyer questioned farmer John."After the accident, did you not say to the sheriff's deputy, 'I'm fine'?" asked the lawyer. Farmer John answered, "Well I'll tell you what happened. I had just loaded my favorite mule Bessie into the...." "I did not ask you about your mule," the lawyer interrupted, "I asked you about your statement to the sheriff's deputy. Did you not say, at the scene of the accident, 'I'm fine'?" Farmer John answered, "Like I was saying, I loaded Bessie into the trailer, and I hitched it to my pick-up truck...." The lawyer angrily turned to the judge. "Your honor, I am trying to establish the fact that, at the scene of the accident, this man told the sheriff's deputy on the scene that he was just fine. Now, many months after the accident, he is trying to sue my client. If his case is not a fraud, he should be able to answer my question with a simple 'yes' or 'no.' Please tell him to simply answer the question." The judge, somewhat curious about the mule, responded, "Let's hear what he has to say. If he doesn't get around to answering your question, we'll deal with it after we find out about Bessie." Farmer John thanked the Judge and proceeded, "Well as I was saying, Bessie was in my trailer and was driving her down the highway when this huge truck ran the stop sign and smacked my truck. My pick-up went into the ditch, and the trailer tipped over. I could hear Bessie moaning and groaning, and I knew that she was in a bad way, but I was hurtin' real bad and I couldn't even move. Then, the deputy came, and he could hear Bessie, so he went over to her. He looked at her for a moment, then he took out his gun and he shot her right between the eyes. Then the deputy came across the road with his gun in his hand, looked me right in the eyes, and asked, "Your mule was in such bad shape I had to shoot her. How are you feeling?" 2003 CM 3 HORSE TRAILER GOOSENECK FOR SALE - FRIDGE, MICROWAVE, CABINETS, QUEEN BED IN GN - LOCATED IN MISSOURI - NOW $11,000 OR BEST OFFER. CONTACT WES OR SHARON 314-650-5890 QUEEN OF THE WESTERN TOILET SEAT - MEET ADRIANA KASSAY TOILET SEAT ARTIST  FROM
SIGNATURE COWBOY STUDIO. MANY STYLES TO CHOOSE FROM. Ask your buns what
they prefer...and you will hear your cheeks chime - "SIGNATURE COWBOY STUDIO TOILET SEAT BY ADRINA KASSAY!" HER ONLINE STORE IS ON eBay PHONE 1-800-590-9186 "where boots & spurs are art-form!" Catch my feature article “Hoosier Daddy - A Mule With Rank” in the May 2008 issue of Central States Horseman. Contact the Editor for your subscription jan@centralstateshorseman.com or 314-638-0682 COCONUT DREAM PIE
1 9" baked, cooled, pie shell - using Lady'
Rhinestone's Magical Pie Crust
2/3 c. sugar 3 tbsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. salt 3 c. milk 3 beaten egg yolks 1 tbsp. butter 1 1/2 tsp. KAHLUA Liquor or vanilla extract Low-fat whipped cream 1 c. shredded coconut
In a pot combine sugar,
cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook slowly, stirring
constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil for 1 minute.
Remove from heat.
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Place egg yolks in a bowl.
Stir in 1/2 sugar mixture. Stir egg mixture in pot. Boil,
stirring constantly, for 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Stir
in Kahlua/vanilla and butter. Add 3/4 cup coconut. Pour
immediately into pie shell. Chill thoroughly. Top with low-fat
whipped cream. Sprinkle remaining coconut on top. Yields one 9
inch pie.
 GET YOUR COPY - THE RHINESTONE COWGIRL COOKBOOK BY CINDY K. ROBERTS $14.50 HALTERING YOUR YOUNG MULE BY CINDY K. ROBERTS  TREATS
ARE APPROVED FOR THIS TECHNIQUE - SINGING WHILEAPPLYING THIS TECHNIQUE IS OPTIONAL. Last week - we talked about catching your young mule while using treats. I need to remind you that while using treats in any training program, you have to teach your animal NOT TO ASK FOR THE TREAT. During the filming of the popular TV show, "Mr. Ed" - many scenes were created on the set as the writer and director developed the scenes to finish the script. Mr. Ed learned new tricks in a matter of minutes. He also had to learn when not to do the tricks, because he loved doing them just for the attention. Pay attention and be ready for your mule or horse to ask for treats. This is not desirable behavior. The right time to reward a treat is "right on cue" to reward for the good and desired behavior. Any time the animal asks for a treat - should be reprimanded. The reprimand should be any where from "NO" to a smack on the chest, side or front leg. Never smack your mule in the face. Smacking your mule in the facial area encourages aggressive behavior and your mule will sharpen his act by being quicker to nip and retreat before you can get him "in line." Treats should be used to compliment your training program and used as a positive reenforcement - not everyone understands this concept - so if biting or nipping is becoming a problem -- don't offer treats. Also - do not give treats to animals that don't belong to you or are not in your direct care. Now onto haltering. If you have done your homework from the previous newsletter, You have your mule coming to you when you call his name and he is able to follow you. Now , introduce the halter by letting him smell and touch it. Rub his side and chest with it. If your mule has been mishandled, he will have a fear of being haltered. There is a solution to handling this kind of behavior - and even though it takes some time, NO ONE GETS HURT. This is where I like to use treats in my training. Since your mule is coming up to you, you simply take the halter and place on his nose. Slip his muzzle through - then take the halter away while rewarding him. It's that easy. Slip on to this muzzle, rub his mouth,, give reward, take the halter away. Reassure him he is doing so good. You can judge his behavior to see that he is agreeable with all of this. When he is OK with all all of this, slip the halter back onto this nose and quietly move the poll strap up towards his ears. While holding the halter in place, reward and remove the halter to start over. Each time of applying the halter - ask for more by getting the halter up over his head. If he allows the halter to go over his ears - fine. If not, simply unhook the poll strap and loop over behind his ears. Watch his head and don't put yourself in an uncompromising position should he decide to duck out while taking you with him. If he is not ready to accept the halter - start over and spend more time with him. At any time during this exercise if he should get apprehensive, backup and start over as in any training method designed for your mule. You may have to divide this technique into 2 phases over a couple of days - depending on how worked up your mule is about being haltered. Play the "Catch Me If You Can" game with your young mule while he is wearing his halter. Reward him for his good behavior of accepting the halter - and take the halter on and off several times. Shift the halter slightly up down, back and forth as though you are scratching his cheeks with the halter. You want him to enjoy this experience and not relate the halter to "GETTING CAUGHT" for going to work - or being worked on by the vet. I am amazed by people's responses to the time invested with training mules. It takes very little effort to screw up a mule's way of thinking so that he becomes a danger to the handler. Take the time to do it right the first time. Every time spent with your young mule should be positive and rewarding for the mule and you. Get the DVD! Behavior & Training of The Saddle Mule  MORE MULE ADVICE IN ANSWERS TO YOUR MULE QUESTIONS BY CINDY K. ROBERTS GET THE BOOK! NOW AVAILABLE! Warning! Under Missouri law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Missouri. Your participation in training your own mule or horse by following the advice given in this column and throughout Every Cowgirl's Dream web site is a risk that may result in permanent disability and even death to you and/or your animal. Advice in this column is given through 20 plus years of professional and private mule training experience. The unique personality of your animal and the individual reader's skill level will vary greatly. This column is not a substitute for a qualified mule trainer in your area. Always utilize a professional and knowledgeable trainer to assist you. The author asks each reader to evaluate his or her skill level, athletic ability and mule sense prior to attempting any training technique. By submitting your question, you agree to having your inquiry and answer posted on Every Cowgirl's Dream web site and possibly published in upcoming literature and books. THANKS FOR PUTTING UP WITH ME AND HAVE A GREAT WEEK. CINDY K. ROBERTS - HEAD HONCHO WWW.EVERYCOWGIRLSDREAM.COM |
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