Last year on an elk hunt in Colo.I alternated between riding a horse and my cousin's wife's mule "Rose".Both were great but after about a foot of snow the difference was dramatic as far as the sure-footed talents of the mule.The horse slipped,stumbled and even fell down (with me of course) while ole'Rose walked the same trails as easily as walking down a sidewalk.In fact,this year I've even inquired how "my" mule is doing and is she ready to hunt.Just my observation. Kix
