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The Mule Welfare UK charity is committed to inspire people to create a better everyday life for mules in the UK.

Our Mission

Mule Welfare Uk is a charity set up to inspire people to create a better every day life for mules in the UK. We raise funds and use them responsibly to fulfil our aims – Respect for Mules.

Supporting owners

The Trustees are committed to encouraging the best care of mules by their owners and carers, and to facilitate the sharing of best practise methods within the community.

Education

The charity aims to be an information hub for mule health and welfare in order to advance knowledge, raise awareness, increase respect and promote humane behaviour towards mules.

Increasing awareness

We intend to promote the practical education and emotional benefits of mules to society. By applauding success and acknowledging people and organisations we will encourage mule ownership.

Ambassadors

Our volunteer ambassadors are both two- and four-legged! We have a network of volunteers representing the charity and raising awareness of our work. Our current ambassador is the lovely Marty. Follow his adventures on our Facebook page. 

Become a friend of Sage!

What you can do

The charity is represented by Sage the Mule – Become a Friend of Sage and support our aims.

Please ‘Like’ our Facebook  Page which is the go-to place for news about the charity and events we are holding. Join our Facebook Group and chat there about your mule experiences, share photos, stories and mule equipment as well as welfare questions and mules looking for homes.

Help us to raise funds by organising an event or ride and donating the profit.

Become a friend of Sage!

What you can do

The charity is represented by Sage the Mule – Become a Friend of Sage and support our aims.

Please ‘Like’ our Facebook Page which is the go-to place for news about the charity and events we are holding. Join our Facebook Group and chat there about your mule experiences, share photos, stories and mule equipment as well as welfare questions and mules looking for homes.

Help us to raise funds by organising an event or ride and donating the profit.

Articles

Freedoms of the Animal Welfare Act

Freedoms of the Animal Welfare Act

Five freedoms of the Animal Welfare Act 2006 Freedom from hunger or thirst by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour Freedom from discomfort by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable...

UK Legislation

UK Legislation

Current Legislation in the UK that is relevant to mules Animals Act 1971 Animal Welfare Act 2006 The Code of Practice on How to Prevent and Control the Spread of Ragwort 2006 Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport...

What is a Mule?

What is a Mule?

There is generally a lack of knowledge and much snobbery about mules in the equine world. So, what does make a mule different from a horse? A mule is the offspring from a male donkey (jack) and a female horse (mare). The less common but similar hinny is a...

Training Mules

Training Mules

This information is taken from The Three Muleteers blog page and we think it’s rather good. Training Mules First of all I must put my advice in context, I am no 'expert'; I am not a behaviourist and I don't make a living riding or training.  The experience...