A good pleasure mule has a free and easy stride of reasonable length according to his conformation.
- Mule should carry head and neck in a relaxed position with the polllevel, or slightly above the point of the withers. (See Rule 107.)
- Head should be carried slightly in front of the vertical, with an alert and pleasant expression.
- Head should not be behind the vertical nor nosed out, appearing to be resistant. (See Rule 108).
- Traveling with a reasonably loose rein, with light contact and control.
- When transitions are called for, he should respond quietly and willingly.
- He should move out with the same flowing motion at the extended gaits, not just faster strides but noticeably longer strides.