I really appreciate the input here. I think the best thing for me is to stick with my llamas. I drew a bighorn sheep tag this year and I'm just back from a 5 day scouting trip, packing with my llamas. We covered some very rough, high, steep, etc. terrain with no problems. I spent a good amount of those 5 days thinking about the horse and mule issue. I think I could learn to ride and be reasonably safe. I have about 3 good friends around here that are lifelong horsemen, and none of them are crippled. They would bring me along and do a good job of keeping me safe. The thing is I really don't want to spend the time and money. I'd rather go fishing, hiking, shooting, etc and then walk into the backcountry with my llamas. Then every now and then I can take a trip with a carefully chosen outfitter and enjoy riding in the mountains. So, to the guys here that have patiently answered my questions, thank you very much. I admire your accomplishments and your willingness to teach a llama packer.
