276. Mules, Cattle, Forgiveness and Huzzah Valley Mule Days with Jason Griffen

Mike Price is a long time mule man from Montana. He has dedicated his life to becoming better with mules. Mike spent two years working and interning with Nationally recognized Mule Clinician, Brad Cameron. Mike trains and sells top quality mules and spends lots of time with his family riding and training.

Jason Griffen is a native Missourian who has dedicated his life to mules, horses, cattle, and family. In this episode Ty and Jason talk about working with mules around cattle, training tips, and Jason latest adventure, putting on Huzzah Valley Mule Days in June of 2026

Growing up on his grandfather’s ranch in Montana, horses have been an integral part of Kip’s life from the beginning. After graduating college with a Bachelor’s of Science degree with an emphasis in livestock production management, Kip went to work on several large cattle ranches. It was during this time that he first met Buck Brannaman. Buck showed Kip that the horse had more to offer if you presented the information to him so he could understand it. Kip began riding with Buck at every chance he got, and incorporated this new way of interacting with horses into his daily ranch work. In 1996, Buck offered Kip a job working with him and travelling to his clinics. Kip graciously accepted and traveled with Buck for the next five  years.Since 2003, Kip has been bringing the knowledge and experience he gained while working for Buck to the horses he rides for the public. His clients come from all over the country and include everything from Quarter Horses and Warmbloods to mules and draft horses. The solid foundation Kip gives to each horse has readied them for careers as everything from dependable trail horses to working ranch horses to FEI dressage horses. Kip started conducting his own clinics in 2004 at the request of several clients, and he now offers clinics suitable for any level or discipline of rider.After residing for 14 years in the Midwest, Kip has now relocated back to Montana and is currently riding horses for the public there as well as conducting clinics all over the United States.

Ty talks all about the lessons learned and the highlights from 4 different clinics in Arizona.

Ty and Penny talk about her journey with horses and mules searching for a feel and staying curious.

Les Clancy is a mule man and cowboy from Missouri, retired from service in the United States Army. He is well known in the mule community for his families long time commitment to putting on Ozark Mule Days. In this episode we talk all about mules, training, events, and more.

In this episode Ty rambles about the clinic and shares lessons learned from each class. We don't always get what we want out of the clinic, but we always get what we need.

Bob Kamberg and his awesome wife Elicia have had a very interesting life. After moving all over following Air Force assignments, they have finally settled down in South Carolina where they enjoy playing with a handful of mules and horse. Bob's experience as a leader in the military has helped him to be able to get along well with equine of all kind and humans too!In this episode we talk about everything from leadership to mental resilience.www.tsmules.com

Ifa Simmonds cares deeply for rider fitness and longevity. He has helped individuals all over the world to get fit and stay fit. The more fit you are, the more balanced you are, the better you will ride, and the happier your equine will be. In this episode we talk all about being your best self for you equine and how your fitness effects your ride.www.tsmules.comwww.ifafit.com

Morgan Mickel is a multigenerational sheep rancher. Morgan, along with other family members, run sheep in central Utah, amidst some of the most beautiful country in the world. In this episode Ty and Morgan talk all about what it's like to work full time doing what you love from the back of a horse. https://www.youtube.com/@OnTheRangeUSA/featured