Western Mule Riders
By Randy Rutherford - Staff Writer | Jan 20, 2021
I bet you have heard it before that old saying “Stubborn as a mule!” My grandparents often used it when speaking about someone who wasn’t cooperative. This common conception that mules are stubborn is just not true. They are the opposite. Mules are smart and very trainable, but they have an instinct for self-preservation which makes them very careful and leads to the misconception of stubbornness.
I discovered this and much more when visiting Middlebourne, WV resident, Ronnie Fletcher. Ronnie has a unique hobby, or should I say passion. He belongs to the “Western Mule Riders.” This is a group of like minded riders from across the United States that believes mules, the offspring of a male donkey and female horse, are the perfect mounts. Ronnie and his mule “Podre” have been riding for six years, and they look forward each fall to a trip out west with other club members.
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It s run by landlords Harry and Ronnie Fletcher, who are very popular within the local community.
Scroll through our gallery of pictures from The Woodmans Arms above. Holly Graham said: “Harry and Ronnie put their heart and soul into the pub and the staff really care about the community.” Neil Fletcher added: “It’s everything an English pub should be and I love the fact they do everything they can to build a community spirit.” Ben Scott said: It is just the best all-round pub. It s got great food and service, it s good for kids and older locals, it s clean, the garden is well-kept, the landlord is very humble and fun and does a fair bit for charity. It ticks all the boxes and it is my family s pub of choice.