BEHS 558 – Preacher
| Name: Preacher | Status:
Adopted |
| Adoption Fee: | Arrived At Rescue: June 1, 2011 |
| Location: Navasota, TX | Adoption Date: November 1, 2011 |
| Registered: | Breed:
Mule |
| Date of Birth: January 1, 2006 | Color:
Bay |
| Gender:
Gelding John Male |
Height: 15+ |
About Preacher
Preacher was found estray by the sheriff's department. When his owners could not be located, the county turned him over to BEHS. It seems like he hadn't been handled much before coming to BEHS, and Preacher was easily startled and scared. He went to training with a mule trainer who liked him so much that he ended up adopting!
Evaluation and Training
Preacher, like many mules, needs to trust his handler. When no one else is around, he is easy to catch, halter and lead around his paddock. He will pick up all four feet for his foster mother and allow her to bang on the bottom of each hoof. He enjoys being brushed in short sessions. He is very friendly to his trusted handler and will leave his hay to come get attention, whether it is being brushed, scratched or simply petted. Preacher is spending the month of October with an experienced mule trainer. The trainer is working to overcome Preacher's skittish reaction to new things but says he's reacting much better, is leading better, standing for handling better and has learned to wear a saddle and bridle. He hopes to spend a couple of weeks riding Preacher before returning him to his foster home.
Temperament
| Trailers: Yes | Bucks: No |
| Leads: Yes | Bites: Yes |
| Ties: Unknown | Catches: Yes |
| Trims: No | Bathes: Unknown |
| Clips: Unknown | Rears: Yes |
| Kicks: No |
Pictures of Preacher
