253. National Park Mule Packer- Max Vanbriesen

In this episode, Ty sits down with Julia Carpenter, an equine connection specialist who’s helping horse and mule owners all over the world build deeper, more meaningful relationships with their animals.Julia breaks down her powerful 2-Step Technique—a simple yet transformative approach that helps riders truly understand what their equine partners are feeling and communicating. Whether you’re working with a green colt, a seasoned mule, or just trying to strengthen your groundwork, Julia’s insight will change the way you see your mulemanship forever.🐴 In this episode you’ll learn:What the 2-Step Technique is and how it worksWhy connection is more important than controlHow small changes in energy and awareness create massive progressReal-world tips to build trust with your mule or horse🎧 Tune in and discover how to slow down, listen closer, and ride with purpose.#EverydayMulemanship #TyEvans #JuliaCarpenter #MuleTraining #Horsemanship

In this episode, we sit down with Montana Mule Woman, Jessy Coltrane, for a wide-ranging and uplifting conversation you won’t want to miss. From the antics of ferrets to the art of starting young colts, all the way to staying safe while riding and packing in grizzly bear country — Jessy brings her trademark positivity and depth of experience to it all.Jessy is an incredible horsewoman, mule trainer, and all-around outdoorswoman, and her can-do attitude is absolutely contagious. This is a heartfelt discussion about life, mules, and finding joy in the journey.🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and join us for another great ride on the EveryDay Mulemanship Podcast.

In this episode of The EveryDay Mulemanship Podcast, Ty Evans sits down with MaryJo Enfield — a remarkable horsewoman who adopts and trains wild BLM burros and has a deep passion for giving these special animals a second chance. MaryJo shares her journey of working with wild burros from untouched to trusting, and the lessons they’ve taught her along the way.She also hosts Ty Evans Mulemanship Clinics every year in Roundup, Montana, and is a driving force behind building a strong community of mule and donkey enthusiasts in the region.If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to earn the trust of a wild burro or want to learn from someone who lives and breathes good horsemanship and mulemanship, this episode is for you.Listen in and be inspired by MaryJo’s incredible work with America’s wild burros.

Daniel Dauphin is a one-of-a-kind horseman with a vast amount of knowledge and understanding of equine, both horses and mules. He is also an expert on bits with a background in mechanical engineering. He brings a ton to the equine industry helping horsemen and women better understand how to bring out the best in their long-eared partners. dauphinhorsemanship.comthebitcourse.com

Dr. Steve Peters is an equine neuroscientist and co-author of Evidence-Based Horsemanship. He specializes in making the equine nervous system accessible through translation into practical application for horse owners.His clinics and dissections offer a rare look inside the horse’s brain. He and Martin Black are currently completing their new book, The Science and Practice of Evidence-Based Horsemanship, due out this fall. Steve is also finishing a more personal project, Neuropoetry, a new medium that allows for a felt experience of neuroscience. You can learn more about his work at www.horsebrainscience.com.

Heidi is a registered dietitian that also has a love for packing and mulemanship. In this episode we talk all about how nutrition effects you mulemanship.

Doug owns a fitness coaching business focused on specializing in rodeo athletes and individuals that live the western way of life and ride everyday. We talk about how fitness effects our mulemanship and how staying in shape make a huge difference in your success as a mule or horse person.

Tabitha and her husband Dan own and operate Signature Equine in Oklahoma raising and showing top quality saddle mules and donkeys. Tabitha is a go getter and knows how to make success happen in her life, her mulemanship, and her business.

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.