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As much as I would hate this for me; if you like to walk and have llamas already I'd probably just keep that up.

I would never keep one mule/horse alone. Leading them can work fine, but it can also suck. A fast walker can easily step on you, especially in rough country.

If you still want to get into horses than start working with the outfitter that your wife worked with. Having a Doc in camp comes in handy sometimes anyway, for both man and beast.

Everyone who rides will eventually get hurt.

Some of the worst folks to work with while you are learning are the horse folks. If they are a woman, show horses, or belong to the backcountry horse associations then red flags should go up. If they fit into all three then run away.

Find an ol'time outfitter, packer, or cowboy.