Four-Day Program in Mulardie

Thursday, August 28 & Friday, August 29

Workshop with Bob Smith

• Only 1 spot remains for August 28. Two days of learning and sharing with Natural Elements Horsemanship

Saturday, August 30 – Finale of the “ChaLenge Muletier”

This year, the finals truly live up to the name: a real challenge taken on by a single trainer—Amazone Lune—with her mule ChaLenge Merlin des Grandes Zoreilles. Immense respect for her dedication!

Morning (starting 9:30 AM):

• Ju Micamb: behavioral workshop – learning to recognize subtle signs of discomfort in a mule.

• “The real ChaLenge!”: performance by Amazone Lune and Merlin.

• Nicolas Seguier (ForMule’Ane)): demonstration with his Poitevine mules focusing on education, harnessing, and animal traction work (including pulling a wooden log).

• Aurore Cachera (AC Custom Saddlery): presentation on the thorny issue of mule saddles – a must-see for mule enthusiasts, saddles, and the public. Supported by L'élevage des grandes Z'oreilles

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Afternoon (starting 2:30 PM):

• Bob Smith & Lucia Fournier: not-to-be-missed demonstrations! Muriel Hérion won’t be able to participate for health reasons but will be available to answer questions.

• Timothée Brisson: a short performance with his two young Poitevines.

• Joseph Villecomte de la Mangouste: a “magisterial” intervention.

• Pascal Garnier: mule harnessing using selles sambu and bridles, followed by a talk on the history of mules in France.

• Closing: debriefing with Muriel Hérion.

• Please note: the order of appearances is guaranteed, but schedules remain flexible!

Sunday, August 31 – Special Mule Competition: “Le sentier des mules” 🏆

• 9:30 AM: Presentation by Julien Joukje with mule Mulane.

• “Le sentier des Mules” competition: a unique moment, organized without any federation, with rules created by our members and collaborators. Expect a large turnout!Location: Vallée des Cerfs, Vienne (86). Event organized by the Mule Qui Peut association🤠

💡 Location : Vallée des Cerfs – Vienne (86)📌 Événement organisé par l’association Mule Qui Peut

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Exhibitors and Partners: Mule Qui Peut

• La Brasserie Tête de Mule – artisanal Poitou brewery, with us from the very beginning.

• SAFE HP – our first partner; unfortunately, will not be present on site.

• AC Custom Saddlery – producers of mule saddles and bridles; well-known and present on site.

• Tjt etho – makers of head-collars tailored for our mule heads; will not be present.

• Randoline – saddle-pack manufacturer; on site to offer advice.

• Sellerie Boucle d’Or – offers great trekking saddles with mule-specific tree options; unfortunately not present.

• Nathalie Rami, from l’élevage des grandes zoreilles, will be on site to talk about mule breeding with her usual benevolence.

• La sellerie Hiponna – Perrine will be present with a stand of small leather items—newcomer in the field.

• Elise RC – will be there! With or without her Italian-made chaps.

• Of course, also the Mule Qui Peut booth, where you'll find books, T-shirts, cookies, cookie-cutters, flyers about breeders, record books, informational materials, and old equipment brought by Pascal Garnier.

• Not present on site but available via special “Mule Qui Peut” rates: Equirelax and Hippigo equine transport