Brad Cameron Mulemanship Clinic

Hi,
I've been to 4 clinics and this will be my 5th. Brad understands the mules and relates well with the attendee's. Some clinicians have trouble communicating with the people. I remember that one attendee asked Brad "What do you do with a stubborn mule",..Brad's comment "There's no such thing, just only impatient owners". See you there, Jim Allen-Custer, SD

Brad Cameron was raised in Montana in the outfitting business where mules were the main tool to get the job done. Brad grew up using pack mules to transport gear and equipment into the rugged Montana wilderness areas where the family made their living. Brad's fondness for mules grew from a young age and he always came back to the mule. Brad broke his first mule to ride at age 15 and continued to work with mules for outfitters, private individuals and the U.S. Forest Service. Through the years Brad has sought advice from many different mule and horse trainers and developed his own training style that has become very fitting for the mule. Training mules for the public has allowed Brad to polish his training into a very popular technique that he now teaches through his Mulemanship Clinics..

Mule/Horsemanship Clinic:

The Brad Cameron Mulemanship Clinic is a popular event that is designed specifically for the saddle mule. Mule people are very excited to learn from someone who truly knows and understands mules. Brad and Shari started their Mulemanship Clinics in 1994, literally by request, and have carried them on by popular demand. Brad has found that the traditional, mechanical methods which rely on fear and intimidation no longer apply to mules. Brad's clinics give mule owners a chance to learn a better and more effective way of handling their animal based on an understanding of the mules mind. Brad's gentle communication process opens a willing mind which creates a willing partner. The popularity of the Mulemanship Clinics has grown to the point that Brad and Shari now spend six months of the year on the road.

The Mulemanship Clinics run on a three day format (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) with a mulemanship class in the mornings and the Cow Working class in the afternoons. Participants bring their mules and work in a group as well as one on one with Brad.

The Cameron's Mulemanship Clinic was the featured event at the 1997 Great Celebration Mule Show in Shelbyville, Tennessee sponsored by Saddle Mule News Magazine, and it has also been selected as a qualifying event for the American Donkey and Mule Society Versatility Award Program. The Cameron clinics and training techniques were featured articles in the November and December 1999 issues of Western Horseman Magazine.

Mulemanship Class
The Mulemanship class is for mules that can be saddled and ridden. The class is designed for those who want to improve their riding skills and enhance their mules ability. Brad will show you ways to produce a soft, supple, and responsive animal that is balanced and sensitive to your cues. This class is designed for individual attention to everyone, regardless of your skill level. The mulemanship class is a must for anyone interested in improving the skills and the understanding needed to create an exceptional saddle mule. The results achieved will benefit the participants long after the clinic is over.

Cow Working Class
This is an introductory level class for working cattle in a ranch format. The emphasis is on good Mulemanship and low stress stock handling. Learning these techniques will enable participants to gain confidence handling cattle in a calm and controlled manner. Properly introducing the mule to cattle will build the mule's confidence and teaching participants how to properly position themselves on a cow will make both a winner in any cow working situation.

Equipment needed for clinics

• Saddle and Saddle Pad
• Bridle (smooth mouth snaffle perferred)
• If in doubt about equipment, bring it. Appropriate riding gear and footwear are required.