Polly the Mule’s Cross-Country Journey: Health and Welfare Considerations
Polly’s owner planned ahead to keep her healthy and happy over their 2,500-mile, 14-month journey from the Canadian to Mexican borders.
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Polly's owner planned ahead to keep her healthy and happy over their 2,500-mile, 14-month journey from the Canadian to Mexican borders. | Photo: Courtesy Bernie Harberts
Some go on really long trail rides—for several days.
And then, there are those like Polly the mule.
Polly went on an extraordinarily long adventure. She recently covered 2,500 miles, from Canada to the Mexican border, over 14 months, all the while pulling her owner, Bernie Harberts, in a covered wagon. With careful planning and daily attention to her needs, the former eventer and steeplechase jockey kept the 14.2-hand draft mule in top form from start to finish
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Passionate about horses and science from the time she was riding her first Shetland Pony in Texas, Christa Lesté-Lasserre writes about scientific research that contributes to a better understanding of all equids. After undergrad studies in science, journalism, and literature, she received a master’s degree in creative writing. Now based in France, she aims to present the most fascinating aspect of equine science: the story it creates. Follow Lesté-Lasserre on Twitter @christalestelas.
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