The Story

Jasper lives in a world that seems perfect. Lush green grass carpets his large pasture, his gentle mother, Belle, keeps a watchful eye, and his friends, Kylie and Moxie, come to play nearly every day. But Jasper's happiness is shattered when Kylie's father loses the farm and Jasper is sold to Mr. Chaney.

At first, Jasper is heartbroken to lose those who matter most in his life. And even though he always tries to do his best, it seems like he’ll never please Mr. Chaney. Then, just as begins to find his way, disaster strikes and threatens Jasper's world yet again. Will Jasper be sold again? Will he ever find the love and happiness he had had as a foal? Will he ever see Kylie and Moxie again? Follow Jasper’s adventure as he learns important lessons about life and discovers his own amazing courage.

Jasper: The Story of a Mule, offers wholesome themes such as, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” and, “Always try to do your best.” Inspired by her father, “Peanuts” cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, Meredith wrote the story to introduce kids to mules and also to help teach them respect for all living things.

And Meredith couldn’t have had a better team on the project. Tennessee Mule Artist Bonnie Shields illustrated Jasper: The Story of a Mule and all of the other books in the series. For animated DVD, Meredith went to legendary animator Bill Melendez, whose credits include the “Peanuts” holiday specials and scores of cartoons. Western band Riders In The Sky wrote and performed the soundtrack, which also includes music by up-and-coming country/western singer/songwriter Mindy Ellis. Mindy also supplies the voice of Kylie and actor Lee Horsley, formerly TV’s Matt Houston, narrates the story.