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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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