First of all I am sorry for your loss.
The weird thing is riding in the dark.
The mules seem calmer……maybe because I can’t see and sit easier.
I had one mule that only liked to be in front if I had my head light on.
Condolences Elkmaster
Angus1895
That reminded me of one mule I had. She would follow my headlamp. If I tried to ride without it she woud wonder of the trail. If I let her go long enough, we were both lost as I had no idea where the trail was at that point. Usually I had to wait until it got light. I never let her do it when it was dark in the evening.