Like John, I have little to do with horses and mules, but I can say that I wouldn't have traded this mule for anything two years ago when I experienced the nasty side of the Gila. We encountered situations that could have gone ugly fast but she was as cool as a cucumber. I can only imagine the same situations with a half ass half ass (or half ass horse).

Notice the chain. The picture was taken after the kill and the guide was gone after the pack mules. She was NOT one bit happy about being left behind with me.

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