Ridge Farm Mules & Shorthorns

06/11/2026

This cross is going to be a real unit! 😍 So exciting to get this good news from a great customer.

06/03/2026

05/17/2026

"When you stand a quality Jack, customers will bring you quality mares." - Somebody, probably.

05/08/2026

🥳World Donkey Day!!!🥳

Were you aware that the American Mammoth Donkey is classified as a critically endangered breed?

05/06/2026

Our first confirmed customer pregnancy! 😍This Tennessee Walker is 16.3 hh 😱. The '27 foaling season will be 💥!

05/05/2026

Maudie's 16 month transformation.

04/04/2026

Reckless

04/04/2026

Reveille

01/23/2026

This, right here.

Is a mule foal right for you?

Whether its a foal or an adult, it's important to do your research and realize the training and ownership of a mule is not the same as the training and ownership of a horse. With the big quirky ears of a mule foal comes a big quirky personality that isn't for those who get offended easily or are quick to give up.

A mule can be an argumentative creature that demands a leader who can prove to be both kind and firm, confident and understanding. You might think you're all of this, but if your mule thinks you've lied on your resume then don't expect much forward progress until you can have a conversation with him that proves otherwise.

While I don't want to discourage people from purchasing a mule foal, as foaling season quickly approaches I beg you to do your research and seriously take a good look at yourself and your abilities. A training program consisting of only treats, soft whispers, and gentle pats on baby's head does not make a good respectful mule. Leadership, sweat, consistency, and hard work does. If you're willing to sit down and reflect, probably shed a tear or two, ask for advice from mule experienced trainers and *FOLLOW the advice,* you have potential!

We do our best here at Cross View to put a great foundation on our foals to help set them up for a successful life. I want to see our foals and their new owners succeed- it would break my heart to see one of our foals end up in a bad situation due to owner error. Mules are amazing, witty, analytical critters with a great sense of humor and are capable of very deep, selective bonds.

So all said and done, make sure you do your research.. And even better, get a little time around a mule if you're still unsure if you would be a good fit. Dont skip to another person's ending chapter of a successful love story. Make sure you read the whole book and see all of the ups and downs it took to get there.

08/08/2025

stop up and see us at the La Porte City Farmers Market tonight!