I rode a mule today! That's right! An honest to goodness Missouri mule!
And you can ride one too!
A. E. Newman, meat salesman and loyal reader of Hermann Hearsay, has started up a mule riding dude ranch down in Bland, MO. He calls his new enterprise "Mid-Missouri Mule Rides".
Mr. Newman told me this today ......
"There are lots of horseback riding ranches here in Missouri, but there aren't that many mule riding ranches. My wife and I happen to love mules, and we have been feeding three Missouri mules for several years. Times are tough and we could sure use some additional income to defray the cost of their oats and hay, so we thought we might just offer mule rides to bring in some money to buy oats and hay."
I rode a mule on Mr. Newman's ranch this afternoon. I don't know how many hands tall he was, but he was a big sucker! I have to tell you that I'm a little saddle sore. But the fresh air was good for me!
I asked Mr. Newman if he has any local competition. His response was interesting ......
"Well Lois, there's a horseback riding place not too far from here. They advertise their "enchanted rides". Ha ha ha! As you learned today, there ain't nothing very "enchanting" about riding on the back of a smelly ol' horse or mule all afternoon. First of all, you've got the stench of their manure. Secondly, you have to contend with the stinging bites of horse/mule flies. And thirdly, as you found out this afternoon, you can quickly develop saddle sores if you've got a tender ass!"
I admit I had to laugh at Mr. Newman's response!
Notwithstanding the stench, the flies and my saddle sores, I would still recommend a ride on a Missouri mule to just about anyone! But especially kids! They will get a big kick out of riding a funny looking mule with those big ears! So, take your kids down to "Mid-Missouri Mule Rides" near Bland, MO. For only $20, your kid can ride a mule all afternoon long. You can't beat that price at Six Flags or Disney World!
For more information, go to http://www.mid-mo-mule-rides.blogspot.com/.
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