Training your Horses and Mules to Hobble
For your own safety and comfort and that of your stock, we highly recommend that you train your horses or mules to horse hobbles before going into the backcountry. In the article "Training you Horses and Mules to Hobble" we have outlined a very basic procedure that should quickly and easily accustom your horses and mules to hobbles. Regardless of whether you will be using two-leg hobbles or picketing your stock with a single hobble, the first step will be essentially the same.