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​                About Grouchy Mule

Inquiring minds want to know... how we came up with the name???

          Once back at our farm we had an amazing veterinarian come out to put leg casts on this little guy's front legs!

                         Let us introduce you to Zane, aka Grouchy Mule… the inspiration behind our brand!

                                                    Zane was a rescue at 1-1/2 weeks old when I was visiting a farm in Orlando, FL with a friend!

                                               He caught my eyes with his beauty when he was lying down in the pasture!

                                                                                                                      Watching him struggle to get up on his feet, then trying to stand up                                                                                                                       straight next to his mama was heartbreaking! He was born walking                                                                                                                          on his front ankles with his hooves bent back behind him! He gave                                                                                                                             everything he could to catch up with his mama in hope's of not                                                                                                                                              being “picked on” by the rest of the herd! When I asked                                                                                                                                                       the owner about him he said he was going to have him                                                                                                                                                  put down! After what had seemed to be the longest drive                                                                                                                                                 back home, not to mention getting very little sleep that                                                                                                                                                  night, I spoke to the owner about bringing this mule colt

                                                                                                                                           up our way to have casts put on! I called my friend & we                                                                                                                                                   drove down that next day to load up Zane & his Paint/QH                                                                                                                                                       mama (only temporary, until he was weaned) … yes,

                                                                                                                                                    even after my husband said we didn't need anymore                                                                                                                                                          mouths to feed! Sorry babe... 😔 but thank you for                                                                                                                                                                        always supporting my crazy ideas 💗

About Grouchy Mule

I remember when Zane finally woke up from his anesthesia after his casts were put on...

 he realized his legs/hooves were actually straight & he "could run (walk really fast)"

& kick up with his hind end for the very first time! 🤩🐎💗

It was such an incredible sight to see, God's grace & graciousness (the meaning behind Zane's name) ...

God is gracious! 🙏

                After two sets of casts over the next few months period,

                           Zane's legs straightened out completely...                                                                                                                                                      

          & then he started to grow... 😉

Throughout the years Zane has always had a little bit of a "grouchy" attitude here & there...

    Fast forward to today... Zane, now 11 years young, 16 hands tall, sitting/posing for the camera every chance he gets for               Grouchy Mule Coffee... helping to contribute to his daily "hay fund"!  🤣                                    He was even painted by a local artist 🤩

For our customers that have been with us from the beginning, thank you for being a part of our journey...

                                                                                           For the customers just joining us, welcome...
                                                  We look forward to great adventures ahead! We are honored to have your support!

                                           Grouchy & Company
                                                      xo 😘 xo                                            

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