- Mules to be shown at walk, jog and lope both directions of arena. The Judge must ask for an extended jog and lope in at least one direction.
- A mule will be given credit for traveling with its head held in a normal position, ears alert, and moving at a natural speed for the gait requested
- The purpose of Ranch Mule Pleasure should reflect the versatility, attitude, and movement of a working mule.
- The mule’s performance should simulate a mule riding outside the confines of an arena and that of a working ranch mule.
- This class should show the mule’s ability to work at a forward, working speed while under control by the rider.
- Light contact should be rewarded, and mule should not be shown on a loose draping rein.
- The overall manners and responsiveness of the mule while performing and the mule’s quality of movement are the primary considerations.