- The driving mule may be any breed type, color, or size. Must be serviceably sound and not show signs of lameness, broken wind, or impairment of vision in BOTH eyes. Un-castrated mules and donkeys are prohibited in classes restricted to Juniors, Maiden, Novice, and Limit Drivers.
- In Pleasure Driving competitions, boots or wraps are prohibited.
- If shod, mules should he suitably shod for pleasure driving.
- Braiding of the mane and tail is optional. Any trimming of the mane, tail, or fetlocks may conform to breed standards.
- The application of artificial hair in mane or tail (except for costume classes) is prohibited. A tail set or use of any foreign substance to induce a high tail carriage is prohibited.