The President contacted us to inquire about the availability of information on the current number of equine births in France. An Excel file was sent to us in response; it is likely that this file is also available on the data.gouv.fr platform. This file presents the number of equines per region. Equines are divided into three categories: riding horses, draft horses, donkeys, mules, and hinnies. The data covers the period from 2020 to 2024. File limitations and analysis object

A Short Christmas Tale in Mulhouse by Dominic Orbette Drawing by Camille Orbette A very strange adventure befell our mule, Chaussette, last night: Chaussette's white markings blended into the snow that blanketed the landscape, softening the colors and shapes, reducing it to a pure, simple version, bringing it back to its essence. The stillness was such that you could hear the snowflakes crunching on the ground. The torn clouds allowed moonbeams to pierce through, casting deep

Comprehensive overview – Breeding, trade, and relationships with mules in France and around the world Angèle Dequesne lors de sa présentation aux Assises du Mulet le 17/10/2025 1. Study and Observation As a third-year doctoral student in sociology, I am working on the relationships of engagement between breeders and working equines. At the Écuries d’Oz (Erika Pons), I observed the complete reproductive cycle of mules, the care of newborns, and the dynamics of supply and deman

Here we are again for a short debriefing after four days spent in Inner Mulardie—by which we mean the oldest, most traditional, and most historically rich geographical area… More great reunions, new encounters, and wonderful transitions from virtual to real-life: we love these moments! Mule Qui Peut spoke first to introduce the association, but also to introduce the small world of recreational mules, still largely unknown to the giants of the mule tradition. Throughout the di

Olivier Courthiade, “Mule School at the Méras Farm” President of the National Federation of Donkey and Mule Breeding Thanks to Olivier Couthiade for sharing this text, a testament to another era and a wonderful field experience. Methods and approaches have evolved, but these memories remain precious: they tell the story, passion, and expertise of the muleteers of yesterday, who paved the way for those of today. My equestrian career began at a very young age at the Jardin des

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This somewhat unusual post is a living database dedicated to the history of the mule, in France and elsewhere. You'll find PDF documents...

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On April 19, 20 and 21, 2025, in Giriviller, a small village of 71 inhabitants, the Easter Mulinade was held: meetings around the mule......

We made a wonderful discovery while traipsing around Mulardie, so we'll let her speak for herself: I should have hated mules. When I was...