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We’re looking for a mule to have on our homestead in the smokies. We have some pretty hilly parts of our property and would like a mule to have for around the farm. We were split between a fjord horse and a mule and thought why not a fjord/mule. Are these hard to find?
That depends if someone has fjord mares around you. I’m over in Canada and we have quite a few around but it’s a locale thing. I’ve never met one who is particularly hard working though, they’re pretty pony like and generally pretty slow.
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It’s really about the individual. Like I’ve said to you in the past thread, mules are extremely individual. One may lean towards the donkey dad, a full sibling may take after the mare. You want to start looking for individual mules — one that suits you, the breed will have very little to do with it. Get on Facebook, join some mule groups for your area, and start shopping for a suitable proven animal for your needs.
Despite your background with barrel racing, mules are not the same as horses — everything from husbandry, personality and training are all very different
This is coming from someone who has working mules, horses and donkeys (ranch/outfitter)