as a rule mules are sterile but there has been at least
one molly mule who was not. she was bred to a stallion (accidently i
understand) the first time. the foal resembled a horse more than a
donk. she was donated to one of the universitys (can't remember which) and
bred to a donkey. that foal appeared more donkey like than horse
like. chances are there are more mules who could be bred (not a
bunch though) and reproduce but never have the chance. most john mules are
gelded as they have the same drive as a stallion and more than likely not many
molly mules are in with stallions or jacks. burros are
donkeys.
as to your mare..there was a standardbred in the boarding
stable i used to manage that you would have sworn was a mule. he had a
fine head but LARGE ears and everyone who came in asked if he were a mule.
he was a good hunter jumper and reg. standardbred.
not an expert but a mule owner who has done a good bit of
study on mules,
patty in georgia
Man does not have the only memory, The animals remember, The earth
remembers, The stones remember, If you know how to listen, they will tell
you many things.
Hello everyone. I know nothing about mules, burros, donkeys etc...,
but I'm sure there are lots of experts out there that do. My question
is, is it possible for there to be a cross between a horse and one of
these? For example; an equine that is half horse half mule, or an
equine that is half burro half horse, or an equine that is half mule
half burro. Am I correct in believing that Mules are sterile? What
about burros? (are burros and donkeys the same thing, and is that what Mary
was riding to Bethlehem?)
I bought a 4 year old Mustang mare this past summer, and the older
she gets, the more she is looking like some kind of
Ass.
