When Tony Baratti arrived in Bishop, California, for Mule Days - he was ready to test his mule shoeing ability against the best. When he left, he walked away with his third World Muleshoeing Championship.
Mules are smarter than horses.
On the pack trail, they are sure-footed. They don't panic in a crisis situation and they pay attention. Tony knows because he's been working with mules for more than 15 years. Tony, wears his derby, wire-rimmed glasses, shoeing leathers and a smile that welcomes everyone at Mule Days. He truly respects mules.