It is amazing how versatile they are. We have a trainer in a town nearby (Canyon, TX), his name is Orin Barnes and he has a mule that they used to show. She does reining spins like a pro and in a halter and lead rope only! They take her to the trail rides in the canyon all the time. She is the only mule on an AQHA trail ride and they let the novice riders take her out. She is very steady.