On this episode of Our American Stories, Mule Jumping in Pea Ridge became a sport because hunters needed their mules to jump fences. Everyone knows that a horse can jump a good-sized fence - but whether a mule will do it is much more interesting.

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Mule Jumping in Pea Ridge became a sport because hunters needed their mules to jump fences. Everyone knows that a horse can jump a good-sized fence - but whether a mule will do it is much more interesting.
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Our American Stories

Our American Stories tells stories that aren’t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we’ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

Our American Stories tells stories that aren&rsquo;t being told. Positive stories about generosity and courage, resilience and redemption, faith and love. Stories about the past and present. And stories about ordinary Americans who do extraordinary things each and every day. Stories from our listeners about their lives. And their history. In that pursuit, we hope we&rsquo;ll be a place where listeners can refresh their spirit and be inspired by our stories.

The Jumping Mules of Pea Ridge

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