This year, our event is evolving with a more personalized and "Frenchified" concept. The term "ChaLenge", with only one L, comes from old French and means "challenge". It is a nod to our desire to modernize while remaining anchored in tradition. The big news: the Challenge is open to everyone!
Whether you are an owner, a professional wishing to embark on the mule adventure, having your own mule or a mule entrusted to work, or a behaviorist working with a mule in rehabilitation, you are welcome!
Two conditions to participate:
1. The mule must be young or unbroken.
2. Or, it must be a rescue mule, faithful to our commitment to help mules in difficulty.
When?
The ChaLenge final will take place on August 30 and 31, 2025.
Where?
This year, Anne and Patrick Van Aubel are doing us the honor of hosting the event at the Vallée aux cerfs, in Vienne. We want to move the ChaLenge each year to showcase mules throughout France.
How to participate?
Volunteer coaches and volunteers can contact us by filling out a short form accompanied by a short presentation video. We will select a maximum of 15 participants.
Once selected, you embark on the adventure! Like last year, the public will be able to follow the evolution of your work via videos published on our Facebook page
The ChaLenge lasts for a period of about 7 months, which can be longer or shorter depending on the mule. For example, for a rescue mule, it may be necessary to take more time to help it adapt to its new environment.
The Muletier Challenge trials
1. Mule Trail: a unique discipline that mixes ranch trail and mountain trail, highlighting the relationship between the mule and its trainer, as well as the technique and work done.
2. Freestyle: let your imagination run wild!
3. Freedom: a test where the mule evolves in complete freedom.
All disciplines related to mule work are accepted: packsaddles, animal traction, horse riding (all horizons) and harnessing. Whether mounted or on foot, you can participate.
A benevolent jury will help participants to progress, by providing them with feedback to improve after the events, we are in Mulardie!
Competition for seasoned mules:
On Sunday afternoon, a competition will be offered to experienced mules.
For any request for additional information or to obtain the complete rules, do not hesitate to contact us.
Finally, last year's coaching team will join the "office" this year, a sort of council of wise men, to support you and help you in case of difficulty.
"A huge thank you to the JNR Ranch and the first team of trainers who, last year, took up the challenge brilliantly and allowed this great adventure to continue. Without them, we would not be where we are today."
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