More News from Christy, Buck, and Tupelo

Hi Jim,

Hope all is well in Texas. Just thought I'd drop you a quick note with a picture. We went to Horseshoe Meadows in the Sierras (about 10,500 ft) last weekend. Buck was our lead mule, as usual. Tupelo was one of our pack mules on Friday and then my saddle mule on Saturday as my molly had a swollen leg. Both were perfect...couldn't ask for more.

At one point we were going through some thick grass and suddenly Buck just sank up to his belly in a heavy bog. He didn't react in the least. He tried once to get out and couldn't. Then, while Craig dismounted, he thought it best to pass the time by grazing on the grass that was now face level. Then with a little tug of the rope and a smooch he jumped right out and it was business as usual.

We are off to Kernville Mule & Donkey Days this coming weekend. Both will be acting as our gymkhana mules on Friday and then our pack and trail mules on Saturday. Wish us luck!

Take care,
Christy