difference between mule and hinny
â¢ Both hinny and mule are progenies of crossbreeding between horse and donkey. However, mule is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, whereas hinny is the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey. â¢ Mules are more commonly produced compared to hinnies. â¢ Although they both drastically vary in their body sizes, mules are comparatively larger than hinnies.