253. National Park Mule Packer- Max Vanbriesen

Elise grew up in France and became interested in mules, buckaroo culture, and ranching at a young age. She has traveled all over the world and ridden in multiple countries.

Max is a full time mule packer that alternates between the Grand Canyon and Glacier National Parks. Although is has only been into mules a few years, he has dove in head first and is extremely knowledgeable about packing and mulemanship.

Mariah lives in Bishop, CA and runs a training operation where she takes in mules and horses for the public and also teaches riding lessons and packing clinics. Mariah has spent extensive time on the back of a mule pulling pack strings all over the Eastern Sierra's. This is one cool lady mule packer!

Codi Gines is a mule and horse woman through and through. Along with her husband Colby, Codi owns and operates an auction company that is leading the way in the equine industry. Codi knows mules, hunting, ranching, and is a wonderful mother, wife, and is an all around amazing woman.

Emily Kitching is the publisher and editor of Eclectic Horseman Magazine as well as the Horsemans Gazette. Emily has a keen interest in sharing her knowledge as well as combining a vast array of insight from numerous horsemen around the world.

Sara Pearson is a veterinarian with training in Equine dentistry that has a vast amount of knowledge of the equine mouth. In this episode we talk all about taking care of our mule's teeth, what to look for, and how to be good care takers of our 4 -legged friends.

Richard Reese is a 4th generation mule man coming from a family with over 100 years of mule sales. In this episode we talk about navigating sales, tips and suggestions for both buyers and sellers and things to look out for at mule auctions.

Bryce Hathaway is an all around mule guy! He trail rides, packs, drives, shows, raises foals, and does it all!

Clay Newcomb is a native of Arkansas, a hunter, outdoorsman, mule man, podcaster, story teller, family man, writer, and all around great guy!

Ricky Quinn is a farrier, rancher, trainer, father, husband and man of faith in North Platte, NE. In this episode we take a deep dive into some interesting aspects of what it takes to be a good horseman.