108. Faults of The Working Mule

Faults of the working mule include but are not limited to.

1. Exaggerated opening of the mouth.
2. Lugging or running away.
3. Halting or hesitation while running a pattern or working cattle.
4. Anticipation of being set up.
5. Any mule showing evidence of a bleeding mouth is subject to elimination at the judge’s discretion.
6. Carrying head excessively below the point of the withers. Except if a sign of “watching”, such as in trail, cutting, cow working, etc.
7. Evading the bit and having nose in behind the vertical.
8. Excessive tail wringing or “dead” tail. (See Rule 4.D).