Jimmy is an all-white Standard mule who was born in Northern Ontario in 1995. His caretaker was an elderly man and they lived on a small farm. During their time together, Jimmy was spoiled and never properly trained. Mules respond best to firm, consistent treatment and they like to know what their boundaries are. They are very curious and clever, and also strong-willed. Jimmy became difficult to handle and, eventually, he was sold to a woman who lived in Southern Ontario.
At the new farm, Jimmy was extremely agitated. The horses that he was expected to live with did not accept him into their hierarchy and his behaviour became increasingly unpredictable. Within a week, the new caretaker contacted the DSC and requested that Jimmy be taken into care.
Nowadays, Jimmy lives with the other mules at the DSC Farm. Currently, they are a small herd of 9 and they have their own unique social organization. Mules are hybrid animals with a donkey parent and horse parent and they carry the traits of both lines. Mules are extremely intelligent and they can be exceedingly loyal. They tend to have a hierarchy, unlike donkeys and they can become easily jealous of one another.
In his new life, Jimmy is extremely content. He much enjoys to visit with people on Open Days so long as they are on the other side of the fence. Before long, however, he can tire of this and moves to join his mule companions.