Ep. 097: Packing with a Purpose - How Mountain Mule Packers Became Unexpected Heroes

On this episode, host Katy Starr chats with Mike Toberer, founder of Mountain Mule Packers and Mission Mules about: Unique differences between horses and mules on tough terrainThe worst mistake new packers make and how to avoid itHow their efforts in the Hurricane Helene response changed their purpose From his early days navigating the Sierra Nevada Mountains to training elite military teams and delivering life-saving supplies after Hurricane Helene, Mike shares how mules do more than carry gear, they carry purpose.🎧 Listen now on the Beyond the Barn podcastHave a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected]_______________________________*Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.*_______________________________Other related podcast episodes – Ep. 080: Why Every Horse Owner Needs an Emergency Disaster Plan: Expert Tips with Dr. Briana HamamotoEp. 066: Learning How to Hunt with Mules with Clay NewcombEp. 030: Donkeys, Mules and Hinnies, Oh My! How Their Nutrition Is Different_______________________________Connect with Mike and the Mountain Mule Packer/Mission Mules team – Facebook - @mountainmulepackersranch  | @missionmulesInstagram - @mountainmulepackers  | @missionmulesTikTok - @mountainmulepackerranch  | @mountainmuleYouTube - @MissionMulesWebsite - https://missionmules.org/  |  https://mountainmulepackers.com/  Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZaHave a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected] our podcast and learn more about our hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast pageSUBSCRIBE to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider!Find us on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode._______________________________Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from our PhD equine nutritionists at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/ Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok