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All
orders may be placed by writing to:
Max Harsha The Mule Man
PO Box 147
Cliff, NM 88028
or phone Max at 505 535-4220
Our new online secure ordering form will be
available shortly.
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| Harsha Show Bit |
Harsha Mule Bit |
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Notice the show bit in the picture of
the headstall. This truly is a showpiece but the most important part is it is
designed for a mule. Now you say why is that, well mainly because of the
mouthpiece. When I designed this bit I had a mule that was constantly wanting to
put his tongue over the bit so I Thought maybe he does not like the bar laying
in his tongue. I took and old bit over to the anvil and hammered the mouthpiece
forward some and put it on the mule and he seemed content with that. So I had
the boys who make my bits make me a bit that was nice to look at yet very
practical and I wanted a little higher port to give plenty of relief for the
tongue when it is picked up. I wanted swivel shanks so the bit would not be
cocked in his mouth when pulled from the side. It is made of stainless with a
silver concho on the side and silver overlays on top of a gray background, which
is accomplished through a process done on the stainless. Making it a true work
of art, the mouthpiece is covered with copper on the bars, as mules seem to like
that better than anything I have tried. Your mule will love this bit plus you
have a lot of control with it. Price is $105.95 plus $6.00 S&H
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Here is a bit I designed several
years back to put a light mouth on a mule and still be able to have full
control of him. I had a mule in training several years ago that
was very stiff necked and didn't have a bit of whoa to him or turning savvy
either. I had an old Matlock style bit that I could put in but I
kept bending the shanks on it so I decided I had to come up with something
better. I tried the gag bits and other contraptions of bits but I could
not get the results I needed for this mule. So, I decided to build
a bit and in the process I made my prototype and cut it up and rewelded
it about six times to be exact to get the right leverage I needed for
the results I wanted. Every time I changed it I would take it and
try it to see if I had what I wanted and when it didn't work to suit me
I went back and changed it and I finally ended up with a bit that sure enough
works. We made the shanks so they swivel so the strength of the
shank comes back in the direction of the pull. We sell about
as many by word of mouth as we do by advertising. When you first
pick up on the reins it actually pushes the nose piece forward so he
feels the presence of his mouth first and if he does not respond to this
then the nose piece and chin strap or chain takes hold. By applying
the pressure slowly he will get the idea that if I pay attention to the
light pressure on my mouth then the nose and chin piece won't get
me. This way you can make him very light in the mouth as opposed
to pulling on his mouth all the time. You can train one to back up
and neck rein very easy with this bit also with the page of instructions
that come with it. The main thing is you have great control with
this bit if you need it. Price is $89.50 plus $6.00 S&H. |
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This book covers breeding, raising and training of
mules. It tells what type of Jack stock and mare to use when breeding
for different types of mules. I tell how I start them and bring them
along as they get older. Probably one of the main things is how to
correct many of the bad habits you may encounter with an older mule that
has been spoiled or mistreated along the way. It tells how I get one
over being ear shy and stop them from kicking along with many
other bad habits you might encounter. I do this without beating on them
as one of the more important things is you need to gain their confidence
that you are not going to hurt them. Most of the correction is by
letting the mule correct himself so to speak. I also show you how to do
some packing and how to get along with the mules when camping. I think
you will find this little book very helpful if you have a mule. It is
$14.95 plus $2.00 S&H
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Now also available in DVD format.
$39.95 + $2.00 S&H |
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A fascinating book of the life and adventures of the author,
Max Harsha. You'll find once you start reading, you'll not be
able to put it down. You'll have the feeling that Max is sitting in
the room with you, telling the stories as they happened. There are
many references to places and events all over the country.
From hunting in the rocky mountains to racing in the backwoods of
Missouri, it is thoroughly enjoyable reading. $13.95
plus $2.00 S&H |
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