Cindy K. Roberts with Tara Streck
Mule girls are special; they’re tough, competitive, whimsical, sassy, creative, compassionate, and above all…they have grit. You, the mule girl, know who you are in every sense and you don’t question your abilities. Your essential qualifications…your skill set is unmatched, yet you work at improving your expertise. You hope for the best and expect the worst; it’s life and you accept difficult situations with a definitive strategy.
Your wardrobe consists of boots, chaps, and cowboy hats…it’s you. Your Wranglers® fit you well. Turquoise is your stone; you are surrounded by the scent of leather. You are loyal to the care of your saddle and tack; yes, you’re a mule girl…laundromats fear you.
The road is never-ending for a mule girl…you live each day with adventure. Your truck and trailer is hooked up for the next mule rodeo. You live your life as though you are on a mission. You answer to the call of the untamed wilderness. You step up to make a difference; like a town tamer looking for action, you accept the challenge and pin on the badge…because mule girls are cowgirl tough and dedicated to helping those in need.
Friendship isn’t taken lightly with a mule girl. You live by a code, the Mule Girl Code.
- Mule girls live with honesty, fairness, integrity, respect, and compassion.
- Mule girls ride for the brand. It identifies your commitment to the cause.
- Mule girls are patriotic.
- Mule girls have respect for the wilderness.
- Mule girls care for livestock and mules, their needs come first.
- Mule girls support each other, giving strength and comfort when needed.
- Mule girls keep a list and engage in the upkeep of the barn, tack, truck, and trailers.
- Mule girls share their knowledge with others.
- Mule girls show compassion and love to all animals.
- Mule girls welcome a challenge without adding drama.
- Mule girls have a sense of humor surrounding their everyday life with their mules.
Mule girls make the best of cloudy days and dance in the rain. You dance with your mules and make snow angels on a winter’s day. You talk to cows in the nearby pasture, stretching the truth, you reassure them you eat salad only. Mule girls celebrate National Mule Day on October 26 to showcase and bring awareness to all mules. But honestly, everyday is mule day to the mule girl. Your mule girl training is steadfast and your mule girl record shows, you are undefeated.
Mule girls dwell on strength, whining is never an option. You know that every challenge placed before you, is God’s way of making you stronger. You know that storms never last, and the rainbow after the torrentuous rain, signals to the mule girl, there is a new day coming; a new beginning, and once again…you will be chasing your dream. Because the call of the wild, the whispers in the wind…never end.
Here’s to all the mule girls out there, my hat is off to you. (smile.)