In my opinion, mules were (and are) simply better
mountain saddle and pack animals. They'll eat rougher
feed, and less overall (compared to a horse), drink
less water, and are stronger pound for pound. They
tend not to wander as much, are more sure-footed on
mountain trails, and usually don't spook like a horse
will.
Peter Skene Ogden , late 1820s, traveling west fron
the John Day Country, through the upper Deschutes and
over the Cascade Mountains, said that he would trade
THREE horses for ONE mule!! In the Snake Country, he
traded the Indians for a mule they had, and commented
that they did not realize the value of the animal.
--Nick Sheedy
--- Wynn Ormond <wheels@???> wrote:
> There is a book caled The Mule Alternative that
> studies mule use in Western
> American history. It is a facsinating read with
> quotes from Osbourne
> Russell, Meek and other period authors. I am not
> suggesting that you trade
> out your trusted horses for mules Kim, but since the
> subject is at hand I
> thought I would throw that out.
>
> Wynn
>
>
> On 1/13/08, kimspaso@??? <kimspaso@???>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > A booshway, with two hands or four, would be just
> what my team needs about
> > now. We are definitely over faced but not
> defeated.
> >
> > It was great to hear about the ride in the
> Superstition Mountains.? I feel
> > better about firing my trusty Morgan knowing they
> traded their good horses
> > for mules. The one person whom has credit for
> riding the most miles on the
> > Arizona Trail was on a mule.
> > Kim
> >
> >
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