Meredith Hodges

Meredith Hodges, eldest daughter of Charles M. Schulz, lives in Loveland, Colorado. She is the author of six books on training; the producer of 48 television episodes, including "Training Mules and Donkeys"; and is the creator of the Jasper the Mule series of children's books and movies. For over 35 years, she has been a trainer, competitor, inspector, judge and representative for the American Donkey and Mule Society. Her successful column "Mule Crossing" is published in equine magazines internationally. The 127-acre Lucky Three Ranch is home to her champion mules and donkeys, and is open for scheduled tours. For more information, go to www.LuckyThreeRanch.com and www.JasperTheMule.com. Find Meredith Hodges and Lucky Three Ranch on Facebook and Twitter.