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Updated Version of Mule Training Book now Available

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:55:26 GMT

The new and improved Mule Training Manual contains updated diet, behavior, breeding, husbandry, and more information.

If you are new to mules or thinking about getting a mule this is a valuable resource.

Purchase at the link for an e-book download. [https://www.lulu.com/shop/rashida-khan/training-mules/ebook/product-jewyrvd.html?q=Mule+Training]

24/25 Foaling Season

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:53:57 GMT

We have moved our foaling season back due to the horrible build up weather. Our mares usually foal in Dec/ Jan but we have moved it back to March 2025. We hope this means it will be cooler and easier on mares and foals.

We will be offering most of our foals this season. We will have the following foals offered. - ASH Bay Silver (Knock N Out Zeds) - ASH x OTT Bay or Black Silver (Knock N Out Zeds) - ASH x Quarab Bay or Black Silver possibly Tobiano. (Knock N Out Zeds) - ASH x QH Buckskin/ Buckskin Tobiano (Huonfels Indian Outlaw) - ASH x QH Bay/ Buckskin/ Black possible Tobiano or Roan (Huonfels Indian Outlaw) - ASH x QH Bay possible Tobiano. (Huonfels Indian Outlaw).

All foals will be available once on the ground.

We currently have 2 youngsters available from last season a stunning bay colt/ gelding and a high quality Buckskin roan filly.

Discounted Sale Stock

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:52:46 GMT

We are tentatively offering some of our mules at a discounted price. This is due to escalating work commitments and we want to see them in homes that can give them the most work and love. Home is most important. We will not be offering them to just anyone. You must have good paddocks, knowledge of animal health and welfare, and be willing to maintain a high standard of care. We will be discounting the sale cost of each animal by $1500 to help with transport costs.

We are located near Darwin, NT and Cleins, Dippys and Darwin Horse Floats come past monthly. We will meet the truck on the highway.

This offer will end on 1st March 2024. Deposit or Balance must be paid. We currently have 2 mollys and 2 geldings available.

Foaling Season Has Started for 2022

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 00:51:20 GMT

We are delighted to welcome our first foal for the season. A strong curious john mule from Blue out of Jack. He is black with pangare and we will test for roan.

Upcoming foals are as follows Miniatures Starz x Jack - Possible Buckskin/ Smokey Buckskin Vegas x Jack - Bay Silver or Black Silver Charity x Jack - Bay Tobiano or Bay Silver.

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6 Things To Know When Buying A Mule

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:48:59 GMT

Mules are incredibly intelligent and strong, which makes them highly desirable as work and companion animals. However, there are a few things to understand when buying a mule.

Mules do not simply accept all humans as equal. You may buy a well-trained mule who is going well for the owner and that’s great. But this doesn’t mean the mule will instantly behave the same for you. What it means is you have bought an animal with a great deal of knowledge; the mule will then assess you and see if you match his level and if you are worth sharing that knowledge with.
Mules think more than horses. Horses are reactive, we add pressure they move away and try and escape. So, we then train them based on this. Mules feel the pressure and question it. Why are you pressuring me? What is the purpose? Am I safe? Is it worth my effort? So people think they are stubborn because they don’t instantly trust the humans decision and refuse to put themselves in a new position until they have considered all the options. Once a mule trusts you and your judgement (which requires work on your part) then anything is possible.
Mules will test your knowledge and there’s a chance the mule might decide you are not the right person for them. Horses will simply accept the fact that the match doesn’t work and carry on, but mules will make life harder by seeking their own solutions and using their considerable strength to refuse to participate.
Work with your mule often to build a relationship, always be clear in your handling and allow them the time they need to think. Reward anything you want repeated. If you are not confident then get help. You have to be willing to learn and develop your skills if you want a long trusting partnership with your mule.
Mules are smart and like to work. They get bored easily and don’t like meaningless tasks. So make training fun, we use a lot of tack/ props, obstacles and toys to make training purposeful. Additionally, we shake up the environment by hauling away and taking the team to new places and asking them to work on their skills. Don’t get stuck in the round yard day in and day out it will drive your mule crazy and bored.
Match your personalities, if you are bright and outgoing get a mule who likes that. Some mules are shy and introverts, they don’t like rough housing and loud voices and high energy people. However, some mules love attention and a lot of activity and thrive in high energy environments. If you like a steady companion look for a mule who is comfortable just being with you, whereas a smoochy type will be all over you. A over friendly mule will become lonely and bored and may start pacing in their paddock, calling, destroying things for attention. Whereas a mule who is more introverted may ignore the humans all together and not be suited to humans who want an animal that runs up for pats and attention. Mules have very big personalities and are all very different to each other. Just like humans.

Horses in Training

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:47:58 GMT

Vixen has started under saddle and will be on our sales list soon. Hennessy has begun his education and will be a very special boy for a future competitor. Mistraal will be returning to her home and Storm will be heading out for some exposure for the season.

Next on the list are Outlaw and Jazzy who will be started under saddle.

The mules have come in and Jedda and Bubbles will be commencing work. Peaches is also getting a refresher in Harness.

Wet Season Training

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:46:49 GMT

We have been working as the weather allows with 5 horses in training. - Hennessy is being started under saddle, while he still has a ton of growing to do we figured it would be best to get a light start on him. - Storm is coming into work and hopefully will continue on to jumping competition this season. With her bloodlines going back to Grand Cru we know this special girl will be a true athlete. - Vixen is being started and handled for the first time and has come along really well, she will be offered for sale in coming months - Raven has also commenced groundwork, she has a long way to go and will also be offered for sale. - We will be sending Mistraal home with some rides on her and a massive attitude adjustment. She has come a very long way in her time with us.

The mules will be coming into work too. both under saddle, trick training and harness. Peaches, Bubbles, Jedda and Starbuck will all be looking for new homes.

Breeding Season 2021

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:45:49 GMT

Hey Everyone

We have an exciting line up of horses to be bred this season. Our stud colts will be having their debut season. And will be matched with some of our high quality mares. Jack will also be with his ladies and we look forward to the upcoming mule foals. We will have 11 mares bred and EOI are invited on most of the foals. Foals will be available at weaning and registered, branded/ chipped. If you have anything specific in mind let us know and you will be updated when the foals are on the ground. Foals will be due end of 2022...........

The line up is as follows: Huonfels Indian Outlaw ( Black Tobiano, ASH, Hazelwood Conman Lines) - Cream Peaches (QH, Cremello, Murrumbo Bills Chex) - Affectionoble (QH, Chestnut, Noble TKO) - Red Rocks Lantana, (Bay Tobiano, QH x Arab, Doc Bar/ Arabec Zensational)

Knock N Out Zeds (Black Silver, ASH, Heza Bruce) - Cayuse Song Sung Blue (Grulla LP/LP, Sportaloosa/ Knabstrupper, Loris Flashpoint Af Lyn) - Eclipse (Black, STB) - Daytona Blue Illusion (Palomino Roan, QH, Chips Blue Stock) - Sonserae ( Bay, Pony, Foal NFS)

Jack will have his usual ladies. Though Denim is retired from breeding so her final filly (Jedda) Is available for purchase. We are looking at a mix of minis and micros. - Charity (Chestnut/Silver Tobiano) - Vegas (HZ Silver, Tobiano) - Blue (Black Roan) - Starz (Cremello)

A Big Weekend!

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 00:44:45 GMT

We have had a massive weekend at the stud. - We have branded our colts and registration papers will be going off soon. If you are in the market for a nice young horse let us know! - We washed and clipped the miniature mule work team as they go off on another block of equine assisted psychotherapy. They are now all ready for long hours on the road and helping people with their mental health. - We have begun clipping the broodmares in preparation for breeding season and also the upcoming hot weather. We want the girls to be as comfortable as possible and clipped coats and hogged manes keep everyone nice and cool. - We will soon be putting our 2 ASH colts out for their first season at stud and will be offering some very special foals for sale. We will be posting more about that later so stay tuned. - We will also be offering some mules for sale as well. :) - Our work horses are soon heading off for some jobs and careers and our lesson horse team is gearing up for riding lessons and our new coaching slots on weekends. EOI are invited for a spot.

Horses in Work

Sun, 30 May 2021 00:41:46 GMT

We have a few horses in work at present. Some of our youngsters are starting under saddle and our stud colt Outlaw is coming in for work as well.

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Merry Christmas

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 00:39:45 GMT

Wishing all of our lovely followers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! We look forward to your support in 2021.

Our upcoming programs will include - Horsemanship classes - Opportunities to ride and show - Updating our sales list with the minis and horses - Hopefully some adorable new foals (both QH and mule)

Australian Versatility Hall of Fame

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:38:13 GMT

Hi Everyone! We are super proud to have the stud recognized in the Versatility Hall of Fame. Our team made up their required points in a range of disciplines, from ridden, showing and therapy. We did not count all of our team as we had sufficient points, however we are super proud of the effort. This goes to show our quality breeding program, careful training and dedication from the whole team to excellence has paid off.

Are you following us on Facebook??

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 00:37:03 GMT

Hi Everyone!

Just a quick reminder to remember to follow us on Facebook for regular updates and news. https://www.facebook.com/redrocksstud/

For Therapy Information https://www.facebook.com/Equine-Magic-833068037080061/

Thanks.

NEW WEBSITE!!

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 00:35:54 GMT

Hi Everyone!!! We're excited to announce that we have another website! As the business's grow it seemed fair to split the health products and services into their own website. Which is also an online store!!! Yes that's right you can now buy horse and dog products online and also book treatments!! This website will of course remain active but the therapy business will now be separate and can be found at www.rashidakhanequinetherapy.com

So pop over and check it out!!

Royal Darwin Show 2019

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 00:34:42 GMT

Hi Everyone! We will be taking some of the mini mules to the 2019 Royal Darwin Show!!! They will be in the Yates Pavillion! So come down and give them a pat!

We'll be on hand to discuss our breeding program and also our equine assisted therapy programs!

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

NDIS Registered Equine Therapy

Wed, 29 May 2019 00:33:17 GMT

We are so proud to announce we are NDIS registered providers

Happy to offer Equine Assisted Learning, EAGALA Services and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.

Freds Pass Show 2019

Fri, 17 May 2019 00:31:47 GMT

Hi Guys!!!

We will be once again attending Freds Pass Rural Show. We will have the team there for the kids to pat. We'll be there to talk about our products and services. From Horse Training and Coaching to Equine Assisted Therapy. We'll also have some information on both equine and canine photonic light services and therapy. As well as some products from the Tuffrock range. :) So come down and say hello and meet the team!

Horsemanship Coaching and Lessons

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:14:42 GMT

Dry Season Programs 2019

One on One Horsemanship Coaching (Connection, problem solving, young horses etc)
Learn the Basics of Horsemanship. Start at the very beginning learn the basics of equine behaviour and effective communication. Learn with your horse or borrow one of ours.
Equine Fitness and Rehab Clinic (Darwin and Katherine) Ridden and ground work for horses with injuries during rehab. Getting horses back into work, building fitness, understanding how balance and range of motion are affected and how we can help our horses.

Training has begun for 2019

Sun, 21 Apr 2019 00:10:45 GMT

Hi Everyone!! Its been a while since we have updated. We have been working solidly with our team and have started some of our mules under saddle. As expected they are loving it and very quiet to handle. We have also been breaking in some horses and have a selection for sale.

Stay tuned to our sale pages to see whats available and remember we offer payment plans. :)

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Baby Mini Mules!

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 23:58:52 GMT

We finished the monsoonal month of January 2018 with a wonderful arrival of our newest baby.

He is the smallest foal we have bred. Measuring at 48cm tall and weighing 2kgs! He is a lovely buckskin.

His sister Jedda is unsure how she feels about him but Im certain he'll grow on her once hes ready to play.

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Freds Pass Show!!!

Sun, 07 May 2017 00:45:02 GMT

Hi Everyone! We are bringing the team out to see you all at Freds Pass Show! We have missed a couple of years due to changes in circumstance but we have definitely got it together for this year! So while our mini mules will be there keen to see the kids! We also have our excellent range of Tuffrock Products and also our Sweetpro Premium Supplement range!

So come and have a chat and check out the minis and our products.

See you there!

Mule Update

Wed, 05 Apr 2017 00:43:53 GMT

We have had a bumper wet season and the feed is very very good! Which means everyone is looking amazing and shiny. Halter training has commenced with Bubbles and Swiper and soon the older kids will be beginning their saddle and harness careers.

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Sat, 24 Dec 2016 00:42:18 GMT

To all our valued, clients, family, supporters, friends and followers!! We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday season!!!

We will be hanging out with our kids and enjoying the wet season!

We Thank You for your support through 2016 and cannot wait to share our exciting new plans in 2017.

Merry Christmas from all the crew at Red Rocks Stud!

Final Foal for 2016 and what a cracker

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:40:53 GMT

Meet Red Rocks Bubbles. A smashing filly from Charity We couldn't be happier

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10% off Tuffrock products

Mon, 21 Nov 2016 00:39:15 GMT

Cleaning up the last order, till the new shipment arrives. So we are offering our clients a discount as a Christmas gift to you.

We have a full range of Equine and Canine products. EJF - Joints support GI - Gastro health Conditioner - All-round weight gain and support Poultice - swelling, wound healing, excellent on horses and dogs, great for areas you cant stitch.

K9 Products. Amazing results with joint formula and gastro assistance. Heling with older dogs, injury and itch.

TuffRock Products!!

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 00:37:54 GMT

We are now proud distributers of TuffRock Products!

These quality products have been used for years by us in our work horses, show team and rehab and rescue!!!

We offer the products with our service and delivery in our trips from Darwin to Katherine.
Natural, volcanic chelated minerals, will not swab!!! Totally safe, economical and effective!
Of course we don't wish to push these products onto our clients but since they really do work and we have had success in tough NT conditions we are hoping to share that success with others.

If you want more information please don't hesitate to contact us for an obligation free chat. :)

Please email for order details and pricing :)

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Tue, 22 Dec 2015 00:35:56 GMT

We would like to thank our valued clients for a very successful 2015 and look forward to an exciting and action packed 2016. We congratulate all of our new owners from right across Australia, our valued local customers and therapy clients and of course our station and contracting mates! We hope a few of our international projects will kick off in 2016 and look forward to this exciting step.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!

All the Best

Rashida, Len and all the kids of Red Rocks Stud.

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Minis Under Saddle

Mon, 14 Dec 2015 00:33:27 GMT

We have got a couple of excellent minis under saddle. Cant wait to see what they can do in the future!!!

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2015 Foal Crop

Wed, 11 Nov 2015 00:31:18 GMT

We are absolutely delighted to announce the safe and calm arrival of our one and only foal for the season. Red Rocks Poppy is a beautiful black filly with red points. She is leggy and strong. A definite harness and ridden prospect. She was safely delivered by Denim our favorite mare. Poppy was born on Remembrance Day and we will be offering this gorgeous girl for sale.

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Traveling Service

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:28:24 GMT

I am now doing regular trips in the Top End from Darwin and Katherine and all areas in between. This is a therapy service offering Equissage, Phonic Light Therapy and Herbal Medicine.

Catering to equines and canines, we come to you. Happy to do a diagnostic test in regard to pain, stiffness, digestion issues, temperament issues and changes in movement and temperament. I can also help with recovery and rehabilitation. Fully Qualified and very reasonable rates.

Freds Pass Show

Tue, 19 May 2015 00:26:42 GMT

We had a wonderful time at Freds Pass Show. Thank you to everyone who came to see us. The mules loved it, they were saturated with pats and cuddles. We appreciate all the interest in our stock and look forward to seeing some of our babies move on to new homes.
A big thank you to the volunteers, sponsors and organizers of the show.

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We are now on Facebook!!!!

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 00:22:47 GMT

Hi Everyone,
We are very excited to launch our Facebook page. So pop over and Like us!!
search: Red Rocks Stud

Training has begun!!!

Wed, 14 Jan 2015 00:08:08 GMT

We are very excited to begin 2015 with a bang. Our mules have started the following:
Peaches has begun her harness training with great success. She is loving the new challenges and proving to be a sensible and willing student.
Asterix is learning more tricks to add to his talents. He is learning dog agility tricks.
Penny has begun some saddle training in anticipation for the show season. Where she and her 3yrs old rider will be hoping to compete with horses.
Silhouette is coming in for some harness training and to consolidate her tricks. She is a very talented girl.

Horses
Magnum is being started under saddle and so far is soft, willing and very very quiet. He has a lovely soft mouth and a clear friendly approach to new things.
Jellybean is currently being ridden bareback and bridleless and will work more on her liberty work. Not bad for a 3yr old.

Snickers will begin foundation work under saddle and possibly be working cattle in the near future.

I am also looking to expand and travel further with my therapy services and horsemanship instructing. Please feel free to message me via the contact page and book a lesson or clinic.

All in all its a busy time here with plenty more to come.

The Stork has delivered!!

Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:05:54 GMT

We are so excited to announce the arrival of the final foal for the 2014 season. A gorgeous SILVER DAPPLE miniature mule filly!!! She is perfection!!! Super quiet and friendly, strong and healthy!!! Congratulations Tilly and Jack!!! Ellie is a proud big sister and Penny is keeping an eye on her baby sibling. The whole herd is happy this morning and I cant keep away!!!

This rounds out the foal crop with Flirts amazing chunky filly who is growing up to be a cheeky fluffy little ball of joy!!

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Thu, 25 Dec 2014 23:54:16 GMT

Red Rocks Stud would like to wish all of our clients a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year. We look forward to the launch of our therapy service and your support in 2015.

Start Paying Off your Christmas Present!!!

Sat, 20 Sep 2014 23:52:24 GMT

Always wanted a mini mule? Want a well bred, well trained, shown top quality mule? Cant afford the whole price tag?

No worries!!! Call us today and we'll work out a payment plan and you can take your baby home by Christmas * depends on payment plan*

We offer payment plans to suit most buyers, we offer full training of your mule and a total package of care information. :) check out our sale pages we als have a great range of horses for sale too!

End of Show Season!!!

Fri, 08 Aug 2014 23:50:17 GMT

We are so proud of the team over the 2014 Show Season with many results and excellent behavior of our stock we are so very pleased with the show teams debut!!!

Huge congratulations to all of our Champions who all showed amazingly well at their first shows against some very strong competition!!!

Thank you to all committees and helpers for the 2014 season we look forward to bringing more of the Red Rocks Team out to play in 2015.

Thank You also to the media for your coverage and interest and also to all the public who came out to see us and say g'day!

Payment Plans

Sat, 02 Aug 2014 07:49:20 GMT

Since the show season we have had a lot of interest in payment plans and options. Here is a quick summary of our finance options. We understand mules of this quality are expensive however we wish to make sure they go to the best homes possible to live long fulfilling lives.

20% deposit of purchase price to secure the sale. Then let us know what your intended use is for the mule, (harness, show, kids pony, companion etc) and we will begin training and setting the mule up for that lifestyle change. Whether it be starting under saddle, in harness, becoming accustomed to living with a single horse/ goat/ calf etc. Payments can be made monthly, fortnightly or even weekly if that suits and there is no agistment charged while the mule is being paid off. It is up to the purchaser to supply insurance as we will continue to raise the mule as we do with our own but it pay to be safeguarded in the event of an accident. On final payment of the purchase price we will provide you with a training session and all rego papers, health info etc of your mule. We are dedicated to making sure our mules get the best start to a new family.

If you have any further enquiries please don't hesitate to get in contact with us.

Royal Darwin Show 2014

Mon, 28 Jul 2014 23:39:41 GMT

We have just come home from the 2014 Royal Darwin Show. Thank you to everyone who came to visit and pat the mules. We had a great time and look forward to next year. Sierra was awarded Champion Pet of the Show, Ellie scooped up Best Presented Pet and Silhouette placed 3rd. The kids had a great time meeting everyone from the stud cattle to a percheron stallion!!!

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Katherine Show!!!

Mon, 14 Jul 2014 23:14:47 GMT

The mules will be coming to visit everyone at the 2014 Katherine Show. We look forward to meeting everyone and hope you all have time to come and say hi!!!

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June Horsemanship Clinic

Fri, 30 May 2014 23:13:03 GMT

In June 2014 we are hosting a 4 day horsemanship clinic. Places are limited and booking essential. The clinic will cover groundwork, riding and problem solving, trail rides and an info session on nutrition and behavior. There will be an opportunity to test skills with different horses and to experience new things. Yards for horses will be available.
Expressions of interest are welcome please contact us via the contact page.

Costs: $200 per person for 4 days or $75/ person/ day

Freds Pass Show 2014

Tue, 13 May 2014 23:07:50 GMT

We have had a wonderful weekend at Freds Pass Show! Thank you to everyone who came and saw us and patted the mules! We hope you enjoyed yourselves as much as we did. We look forward to catching up with all our new contact. Please feel free to contact us with any enquiries.

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Horses in Training

Mon, 09 Sep 2013 23:05:12 GMT

Please view the Horses for Sale page for pictures and details.

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October 2013 Foal Crop have arrived!

Mon, 09 Sep 2013 02:15:33 GMT

We would like to welcome our newest babies a stunning molly (filly) foal from Tilly and a strong healthy john (colt) foal from Charity.

Denim has finally foaled!! A healthy john mule. he is gorgeous and rounds out our season to 3 healthy babies. Pics coming soon!!!

All babies are as yet unnamed however they will be micro-chipped, dual registered and have both been imprinted from birth. They are offered for sale with payment plans till weaning.