PairADice Mules

Camri and Star

2012-01-16T13:53:00.000-06:00

Since Sue is having knee replacement surgery on Tuesday, Star came to stay with us. Camri decided that she needed to be ridden today. She and I are both out for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It is a beautiful 63 degree January day. Camri and Star did fantastic.

BabyRuth.wmv

2012-01-06T20:41:00.000-06:00

This is a video of Loren riding Baby Ruth starting colts.

T Cross Farm

2011-12-31T12:39:00.000-06:00

Our friends, Tim and Sheila Cross, have purchased a farm in Missouri and are moving from Chariton, Iowa. Loren and several friends (Jason, Steve, Jordan, Wesley and Brandi) offered to come over the holidays and help move some of the larger farm related items. We left the house at 4:45 am and headed to Iowa. When we left the house, it was 52 degrees. It got colder and windier the closer we got to their house. We arrived, loaded the trailers and set off back for home within 3 hours. It felt much, much colder in Iowa with the wind blowing who knows how fast and no real trees to block the wind. Luckily the Missouri people had more coats and gloves in their trucks. We weren't sure if we looked more like we were headed to the junk pile or if we looked like pickers. We were quite a sight. Tim lead the way with his load leaning to the left. We made it safely back to Missouri and unloaded at their new home about 10:00 pm. Their new neighbors who live across the road had to question what type of people had purchased the place. We looked like quite a hillbilly caravan of trucks and trailers. I do not want to imply that we were hauling junk, Tim said it was all very valuable and I have to believe that everything we hauled down here will be used daily and appreciated.

Steve hauled Tim's farm truck and inside the truck (which you cannot see) it was piled full of Tim's valuables.

The people who followed behind us for 200 miles on a 2 lane road were not very happy with our pace I am sure. Jason hauled a wagon and several hay rings. I think he was worried often that his hay rings were sliding off but he made it all the way without incident. Sheila had a horse trailer full of home items bringing up the rear watching out for any items that fell off the trucks.

Moving from Iowa

2011-12-31T12:27:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year

2011-12-28T09:08:00.000-06:00

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and that you all have a safe and happy New Years!

New Puppies

2011-12-17T09:00:00.000-06:00

NFR Las Vegas

2011-12-06T18:29:00.000-06:00

Outside the Thomas and Mack

The Pendleton Whiskey Tent

Grand Entry

Las Vegas Rock and Roll Marathon

Viva Las Vegas

2011-12-06T18:25:00.000-06:00

Grand Entry at the NFR

New Mules for Sale on the Website

2011-11-06T16:55:00.001-06:00

This is Baby Ruth. She is a 6 year old. She is 14.3. $7500.00

This is Socks. She is an 8 year old.

This is Peaches. She is an 8 year old.
There is additional information on our website along with a short video of Baby Ruth under saddle. If you have any questions about any of them, feel free to give us a call.
http://www.pairadicemules.com/

Team Roping at Taylor's

2011-11-01T16:38:00.000-05:00

Saturday was a beautiful, beautiful day in mid-Missouri. The weather was as nice a fall day as I can remember. We were fortunate to miss all of the snow that to the west and to the east got. We had 65 degree sunny weather. We went to Taylor and Brownie's house to rope for the afternoon. The picture above is of Brownie and Loren. Below is a picture of Jeff Smith and Taylor. Taylor and Brownie have a fantastic roping arena surrounded by pasture and falling leaves.

Jeff and Taylor

This is Taylor on Jeff's mule and Loren.

Meeker CO.wmv

2011-10-29T07:38:00.000-05:00

Loren's recent hunting trip to Colorado.

Fall Trail Riding

2011-10-16T08:19:00.000-05:00

We were also joined by Jeff and Kacie Smith from Belle, MO. Kacie has a slightly older brother who normally rides with us- but it was a father/daughter ride this time around.

Tim Cross of Iowa

Trail Riding

2011-10-16T08:15:00.000-05:00

This is Dallas George and her colt, Sky Dancer. They are one of the most well-paired mule and rider that I've seen.

Trail Riding at Canann National Forest

2011-10-16T08:11:00.000-05:00

We had a beautiful ride Saturday in an area outside of Bland. Larry and Dallas George joined us from Arizona. They had flown in to come ride a colt that Loren had in training for them. The weather was cool but once the sun came out it was really nice riding.

Fall Trail Riding

2011-10-14T15:24:00.000-05:00

Last Sunday, we went trail riding at a state park that is close to the farm. We were joined by the Smith and Lange families. Above is Kasey and her mom Jennifer. Jennifer has just finished taking (and passing) the boards for Respitory therapy.
Brody Smith

Chris Lange

Steve and Jessie Lange

Camri in the Obstacle Course

2011-10-14T07:31:00.000-05:00

Camri and Shadaizy (and Grandpa) did a great job. She moved the monkey (which made monkey noises) to the mailbox. She walked through the curtain of ropes. She crossed the bridge.

She walked over the tarp and through the box of empty water bottles. She jumped the hurdle. The only obstacle she was unable to complete was rotating the piece of wood in a circle around the barrel. It was too heavy for her to pick up. It was a great experience for her and Shadaizy. We are very thankful to the saddle club at New Bloomfield for hosting the fun show.

New Bloomfield Mule Show Obstacle Course

2011-10-14T07:26:00.000-05:00

Cori and Hoosier Daddy

Camri and the Poles

2011-10-12T19:30:00.005-05:00

Cole and BB

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Poles and Barrels

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Flags

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Egg and Spoon

2011-10-09T19:19:00.000-05:00

Cole and Maggie

Dan Elliott

Cori and Hoosier Daddy were the winners

First Mule Ride

2011-10-09T19:16:00.000-05:00

This is Ali. She is Cori's boyfriends daughter. She is four years old and this was not only her first mule show but her first mule ride. She participated in Egg and Spoon. The show was great about giving the little girls multiple opportunities to carry the egg. They both got first place in the class.

Fun Show Classes

2011-10-09T19:00:00.000-05:00

Camri, Shadaizy (and Mom) in the keyhole class

Camri, Shadaizy (and Grandpa) in catalog race

Ali, Hoosier Daddy and Cori in Egg and Spoon

Camri, Shadaziy, Grandpa and Wally (the ring steward) in Egg and Spoon

Back to Back

2011-10-09T18:57:00.000-05:00

We did not show in this event. Here are some people who did....

Fun Show

2011-10-09T18:52:00.000-05:00

Cori and Hoosier Daddy

On Saturday, we attended a Fun Show in New Bloomfield, MO. It started over an hour late and we had over half the mules that showed. It was a great show for Camri to get started. We attended a lot of fun shows when Cori and Cole were little.

Cole and BB and Camri and Shadaizy

Loren and Maggie

Jethro at the Cowboy Race

2011-10-02T13:12:00.000-05:00

Cowboy Race Winner

2011-10-02T13:10:00.000-05:00

Cori adn Hoosier took first place in the open division of the Cowboy Race held by the Rolla Horse Club.

Cowboy Race

2011-10-02T10:09:00.000-05:00

The Rolla Horse Club held a Cowboy Race on Saturday afternoon.
Camri and Shadaizy got third in the 13 and under division.
She had a fantastic time.

Pasture Roping

2011-09-28T17:30:00.000-05:00

Much to my surprise - I love pasture ropings. I do not like watching regular arena roping. But there is something great and exciting about a pasture roping. Loren had a birthday Sunday and decided to spend the day at a pasture roping. It was really fun. We met Taylor, Brownie and Bristol Binkley in Rolla and then met Gabe, Stacey and Claire Whittle at the roping outside Willard, MO. It was technically in Walnut Grove, MO I think. Loren, Gabe and Scott Massman of Rolla won first place with three outstanding runs. Loren, Scott and Taylor took second place. It was a beautiful day with a nice cool breeze. It was a really wonderful way to spend Loren's birthday. It is an annual event so mark your calendars to join us next year at Big Woody's Pasture Roping.

More Pasture Roping

2011-09-28T17:24:00.000-05:00

Big Woody #2

2011-09-28T17:21:00.000-05:00

Pasture Roping Willard MO

2011-09-28T17:18:00.000-05:00

At Camp at the Chuckwagon Races

2011-09-20T21:19:00.000-05:00

Race for the Cure

2011-09-18T19:14:00.000-05:00

National Chuckwagon Races Classic

2011-09-13T19:37:00.000-05:00

Big Mule Race Saturday

2011-09-13T19:35:00.000-05:00

Big Mule Race

2011-09-13T19:31:00.000-05:00

National Championship Chuckwagon Races Big Mules

2011-09-13T19:29:00.000-05:00

Saturday's race

National Championship Chuckwagon Races 4Up Mules

2011-09-13T19:24:00.000-05:00

This is Saturday's race.

Before the Races

2011-09-13T19:21:00.000-05:00

National Championship Chuckwagon Races Big Mules

2011-09-10T13:22:00.000-05:00

This was Friday's Big Mule Race.

The What About Bob team was amazing all weekend long. They were fast and they had a consistently good outrider who made it on and around the team.

National Championship Chuckwagon Races Buckboard

2011-09-10T13:18:00.000-05:00

This was Friday's buckboard races. This horse proceeds to stomp on his rider as he runs away.

National Championship Chuckwagon Races Bronc Fanning

2011-09-10T13:15:00.000-05:00

This was Friday's bronc fanning.

National Champion Chuckwagon Races Friday's 4Up Mule Race

2011-09-10T13:09:00.000-05:00

I don't know who any of the teams are. If you are one of the teams - make sure you leave a comment so I can label you.

Friday Race

2011-09-10T13:05:00.000-05:00

Once Cole finally got on and headed off, there wasn't another competitor who could keep up with him. He basically ran the entire race way in front with no one else around. He had the winning time on Friday with BB with a time of 47.3.

Friday's Saddle Mule Race

2011-09-10T13:02:00.000-05:00

Saturday's Saddle Mule Race

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She is standing very nice.

Cole catches up at the creek.

Cole goes into a large lead.

Betty and Cole veer off the track and Brianna DeMoss finishes the race in first.

National Champion Chuckwagon Races Oklahoma Land Rush

2011-09-10T12:51:00.001-05:00

This driver is 7 years old. His parents (or other responsible adult) tends to hold him on the line until the others have left and then he races. His ponies go only so fast. There is an adult in the wagon holding the end of the lines so he isn't in a great deal of danger.

Yes, this did not end pretty....

Opening Ceremonies

2011-09-10T12:47:00.000-05:00

The Opening Ceremonies includes a group of local youth horse riders participating in a drill team. This year, as many others, they performed to a Toby Keith song. On Friday, a team of uniformed officers present the flag to the crowd. It is very moving. The kids always do a fantastic job and I am always impressed by the practice they have put in to the number.

Getting ready for the race

2011-09-10T12:43:00.000-05:00

Brianna DeMoss, another saddle mule racer, from Iowa and Cole getting ready for the race.

Jeff Smith, Brianna and Cole at the start line

Brianna was the winner of the saddle mule race on the second day.

Chuckwagon Racing Fans

2011-09-10T12:39:00.000-05:00

You are never sure what you're going to see at the races.

We stand between these two trees at the start line. This is a group of horse and mule riders from central Missouri.

More clinic shots

2011-09-10T12:35:00.000-05:00

This was a mule that a spectator brought to the clinic. Robert Willis of Texas allowed Loren to use JJ, a young mule.
Thanks to everyone who came and participated in the clinic.

Mule Clinic at Chuckwagon Races

2011-09-10T12:31:00.000-05:00

Loren put on the Mule Clinic at the National Chuckwagon Races in Clinton, AR. He had a large crowd and I was told that he did a great job. Cole was around to assist with the clinic. The clinic lasted over an hour with Loren spending another hour answering questions from spectators.

National Champion

2011-09-05T17:36:00.000-05:00

Cole won his fourth consecutive National Championship for the Saddle Mule Race
at the National Championship Chuckwagon Races in Clinton, AR. He and BB did it again!!!!!!

Camri

2011-08-14T18:11:00.000-05:00

Camri and Shadaizy

Cole and Homer

Loren
Camri came over Friday while her mom finished up the next issue of Mules and More. She always wants to ride with Uncle Cole and Grandpa. She made a long circle before it got too hot.

Mark Twain National Forest

2011-08-14T18:06:00.000-05:00

Steve Lange and Sandy

Loren and Sassy

Tess and Jason Ridenhour on their young horses.

Red Cloud

2011-08-08T21:14:00.000-05:00

This is a video of Red Cloud in the arena.

Hank

2011-08-02T17:43:00.000-05:00

Hank is a 9 year old, 15.1 hand john mule. Check out the website for all of the rest of the details. $6,000

67th Dixon Horse Show

2011-07-30T08:32:00.000-05:00

Cori showed at the 67th Dixon Horse Show last night in Dixon. She and her young mule, Maggie, got 2nd of 12 in the Walk/Trot class. She and Hoosier Daddy got first in the Quarter Mule Western Pleasure class. Camri took Shadaizy but didn't show. She has finally started to show some interest in showing. We had a nice evening. Loren's mom, Sue, attended with us. Once the sun went down there was a nice breeze.

Summer

2011-07-30T07:38:00.001-05:00

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Round Robin Roping

2011-07-24T08:33:00.000-05:00

We went to a round robin team roping last night. Loren and Jiggs took their mules to rope.
Gabe also roped (and won first place header). Loren was one out of the top three call back.

Trail Riding

2011-07-24T08:30:00.000-05:00

Jill loves the water.

On the Trail

2011-07-24T08:27:00.000-05:00

More Trail Ride Shots

2011-07-24T08:23:00.000-05:00

Wesley

Barb

Sheila

Jiggs and Barb

105 in the Shade

2011-07-24T08:18:00.003-05:00

We went trail riding yesterday at Mark Twain National Forest in Newburg. The water was cool -but it was very hot (like everywhere else in the United States). Loren and I were joined by Tim and Sheila and Jiggs and Barb from Iowa and Jeff, Brody and Kacie and Steve and Jessie and Wesley from around the Booneville area.

Red Cloud

2011-07-19T08:22:00.000-05:00

This is Red Cloud. He is a 3 year old. For more information, please go to the website www.pairadicemules.com.

Summer

2011-07-06T12:24:00.001-05:00

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Team Roping

2011-07-05T11:14:00.000-05:00

We finished our fourth of July evening team roping at Loren's friend, Taylor's. Cole took his young mule Betty along to track cattle. It was a nice evening.

River Splashing

2011-07-05T11:10:00.000-05:00

Camri loves to splash in the river. She loves to have Grandpa come run by her and splash her and her mule. Loren and Jeff spent summers at the Cross Country Trail Ride in Emminence and learned the "fine art" of mule splashing in the river. Camri thinks it is the best part of trail riding. Loren is riding Sky Dancer who was having her first trail ride. She did great on the trails and splashing in the river.

Our Company

2011-07-05T11:06:00.000-05:00

Cori and Camri

Brody, Jeff, Kacie and Jennifer Smith

Joe Bufalo

Cori and Maggie

2011-07-05T11:02:00.000-05:00

4th of July

2011-07-05T11:00:00.000-05:00

We had a really nice Fourth of July. We got up early and went trailriding. Camri, Kacie and Brody enjoyed playing in the river and skipping rocks with Loren. The weather was nice and not as humid.

Happy 4th of July

2011-07-04T14:05:00.000-05:00

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Red

2011-07-02T12:12:00.000-05:00

Happiest place on earth?

2011-06-29T11:36:00.000-05:00

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Goat Tying Jake Clark Mule Days

2011-06-22T18:30:00.000-05:00

Pole Bending Jake Clark Mule Days

2011-06-22T18:27:00.000-05:00

Terrible Team Roping

2011-06-22T18:22:00.000-05:00

Walter Nunn and Chuck Reed

TJ Clark and Mark Bailey

Justin King and Levi King were the winners. There were only two teams that caught.

Sundance

2011-06-22T18:06:00.000-05:00

Sundance WY National Forest

2011-06-22T18:01:00.000-05:00

Sundance, WY

2011-06-22T17:59:00.000-05:00

Mule Race

2011-06-21T20:08:00.000-05:00

Barrel Racing at Jake Clark Mule Days

2011-06-21T20:05:00.000-05:00

Jake Clark Mule Day Rodeo

2011-06-21T19:50:00.000-05:00

Loren and Peggy Sue

2011-06-21T19:45:00.001-05:00

Peggy Sue brought $8200.00 at the sale.

Loren and Crow Warrior

2011-06-21T19:43:00.001-05:00

Crow Warrior brought $8500.00 at the sale.

Trail Preview Jake Clark Mule Sale

2011-06-21T17:48:00.000-05:00

More Trail Preview Pictures Jake Clark Mule Days

2011-06-21T17:45:00.000-05:00

Loren and Reba in the trail preview Jake Clark Mule Days

2011-06-21T16:56:00.001-05:00

Reba brought $8100 at the sale.

Jake Clark Mule Preview

2011-06-21T16:52:00.000-05:00

Jiggs Loesh

June Bug, consigned by Cody and Colby Gines.

Jiggs Loesch

Mark Bailey

Team Sorting

2011-06-21T13:43:00.000-05:00

Mark Bailey

Loren

Jake Clark

Sheila Cross and Cole Basham

Team Sorting at Jake Clark Mule Days

2011-06-21T13:35:00.000-05:00

Team Sorting

2011-06-21T13:32:00.000-05:00

Cole and Reba

Tim Cross and Crow

Brad Cameron

Cori and Peggy Sue

Jake Clark Mule Day Parade

2011-06-21T12:41:00.000-05:00

Wilf Family

Wild Bunch Mules

Linda Bailey

Mark and Landon Bailey

More Parade Pictures

2011-06-21T12:39:00.000-05:00

Belinda, Tod Dejung, Wade Johnson

Jeff and Christina Tift

Scott Sallee and family

Pictures from the Parade

2011-06-21T12:36:00.000-05:00

Team Roping at Jake Clark Mule Days

2011-06-21T12:30:00.000-05:00

Parade

2011-06-18T18:25:00.001-05:00

This morning was the parade. Great bunch of mules and the whole town out to watch.

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Cole's birthday

2011-06-18T11:18:00.001-05:00

We all went out for Cole's birthday last night in Cody at Cassies. It was a nice place with a live band. Food was good - company was even better.

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