Lucy Hill Stables

02/07/2024

Finally got Gunny's buckles from 2023 World Ranch Horse Association Championship Show hung up! Thanks to American Mule Association for the cool buckle hanger.

06/05/2024

Donkey friends, ISO companion mini or standard donkey for a well broke 4 yo molly mule. Owner selling her other mule.

06/05/2024

Super fancy bred AQHA mare broodmare prospect. Not riding sound at this point. Sweet good to handle, no vices, trims, clips, trailers, dental done. PM if seriously interested.

28/04/2024

My BIG baby 👶 MaryKaye. Good morning 🌞

28/04/2024

Very proud of Keri Lindquist and Bonnie mule at their first ever show. Bon came from me to Keri and I'm so proud of them both. 💜

29/03/2024

So much fun at the Huge Open show called Gold N Grand All Breed Open Horse Show ! Gunny was a champ! Winning two buckles in huge open ranch classes!

07/03/2024

The suspense ends here as the American Mule Association announces the upcoming launch of their revamped rulebook for 2024-2026, available online and in print later this month!

American Mule Association

20/01/2024

SPONSORED RIDER ANNOUNCEMENT

If you’re looking for high quality performance mules and personal service, you’ve come to the right place. At Lucy Hill Stables, we believe mules can do it all! We offer training, sales and lessons. Lucy Hill Stables has been located in Clements since 2006. Let us put our experience to work for you.

In 1971, our family started packing in the Sierra Mountain wilderness. Our love of mules grew and grew until, in 2006, we began showing our mules to the public. With over 90 years of riding expertise between us, we have made an impact on the mule show circuit in the last seven years! Multiple World and American Mule Association Championships have come home to Lucy Hill Stables! Let us help you find or make your Champion! Services offered include sales, training, lessons, show riding/handling and halter
fitting. Helping you select a mule that suits your needs is a specialty!

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10/10/2023

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25/09/2023

MaryKaye gotta b***y. 3 yo 16hh NFS

01/06/2023

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31/05/2023

The Hipster ♥️ aka Hippie

31/05/2023

22/05/2023

My beautiful mare, Lucy, had her baby! She is Leased out, so not my baby. What a handsome boy 🥰🥰

09/05/2023

Gunny says I am a mule!

09/05/2023

Have a Great Week Y'all!!!

03/05/2023

This!!! Easy fix for a much better appearance!

When the judge sees a 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 nose band down on the horse’s nostrils or the crown might be unevenly buckled, those kinds of mistakes might lower the overall form and presentation score in showmanship. Learn correct halter fit here➡️ https://hubs.li/Q01Nf8pf0?

03/05/2023

Meet the new flashy girl 💝 Her name is Hippie! 16h paint molly, 8 yo. NFS at this time. Boy is she pretty and so sweet!!

14/04/2023

Headed to one of our favorite shows soon with this fab five! Annie, Gunny, Phebe, Fiona and Rooster

13/03/2023

I love a pretty head with a soft eye... some beautiful mules here at Lucy Hill Stables 🥰

01/03/2023

Congratulations to our friend and Lucy Hill Stables family, Captain Jane A. 💕 & Putcha War Paint On. Jane and Revvy won the Amateur Ranch Division and were Reserve in the AM Western Performance. She also had Reserve in Green Ranch and Several Top 5s. Revvy started her CA show career at LHS and continues to Shine!

23/02/2023

"Forward movement is the most important thing that we can put on our riding animals. Forward movement creates courage. Consistency builds confidence."

JerryTindell.Com

04/07/2022

Congratulations Marty and Lark on your Reserve Novice Amateur High Point awards at Western States Mule and Donkey Spectacular featuring WRHA Big Ranch Saturday All Breed

27/05/2022

World Champion 🥰

Preliminary results are in for the Amateur Western Dressage. 🏆

I'm happy to congratulate dear friend & client Sue Wallace & Ok Queen of Hearts for placing first in a very competitive class. 💞

This mule is such a BEAUTIFUL mover!

We'll done team Lucy Hill Mules with trainer & coach Kellie McParland Shields!

Bravo & applause all around!!!👏

And oh yeah, relaxation & performance bodywork helps keep the whole mule feeling & moving her best! Mind, body & soul!

Just sayin!


Loni Langdon

30/04/2022

Words to live by..😉

This is fundamental advice regardless of the discipline in which you ride, I have built my method and career around all of this, if you
Study the greatest horsemen in the world you will see all of the points in action. This was said by one of the best modern horsemen bill steinkrause.

“No. 1. Get your tack and equipment just right, and then forget about it and concentrate on the horse.

No. 2. The horse is bigger than you are, and it should carry you. The quieter you sit, the easier this will be for the horse.

No. 3. The horse's engine is in the rear. Thus, you must ride your horse from behind, and not focus on the forehand simply because you can see it.

No. 4. It takes two to pull. Don't pull. Push.

No. 5. For your horse to be keen but submissive, it must be calm, straight and forward.

No. 6. When the horse isn`t straight, the hollow side is the difficult side.

No. 7. The inside rein controls the bending, the outside rein controls the speed.

No. 8. Never rest your hands on the horse's mouth. You make a contract with it: "You carry your head and I'll carry my hands."

No. 10. Once you've used an aid, put it back.

No. 11. You can exaggerate every virtue into a defect.

No. 12. Always carry a stick, then you will seldom need it.

No. 13. If you`ve given something a fair trial, and it still doesn't work, try something else—even the opposite.

No. 14. Know when to start and when to stop. Know when to resist and when to reward.

No. 15. If you're going to have a fight, you pick the time and place.

No. 16. What you can't accomplish in an hour should usually be put off until tomorrow.

No. 17. You can think your way out of many problems faster than you can ride your way out of them.

No. 18. When the horse jumps, you go with it, not the other way around.

No. 19. Don`t let over-jumping or dull routine erode the horse's desire to jump cleanly. It's hard to jump clear rounds if the horse isn't trying.

No. 20. Never give up until the rail hits the ground.

No. 21. Young horses are like children—give them a lot of love, but don't let them get away with anything.

No. 22. In practice, do things as perfectly as you can; in competition, do what you have to do.

No. 23. Never fight the oats.

No. 24. The harder you work, the luckier you get."

~Bill Steinkraus

11/04/2022

2021 Champion Bridled Ranch Mule

OK Big Iron

Owned and shown by Kellie McParland Shields

03/04/2022

I've been enjoying Phebe in the English tack. I started her lightly at 3 and this year she's turning 5. It's been a fun time bringing her along. She got clipped yesterday for her 1st show as a 2nd year green mule. The square on her side is from a procedure she had last winter. Roans are two toned if clipped at different times. Owned by Sue Wallace

03/04/2022

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21/03/2022

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10/03/2022

Phebe at 4 yo🥰

>> Don't let them take nothin from you but notes.

Kellie McParland Shields aboard OK Keepin' The Faith owned by Sue Plowden Wallace