Mules Are WAY BETTER THAN HORSES - An Outfitter's Perspective

I'm guessing even the Mongols were debating the merits of mules vs horse, on the pack animal and riding animal fronts. For anyone thinking about getting into wilderness horse or mule packing packing for elk hunting and mule deer hunting, this video is for you. In this video, I give the perspective of an outfitter. Mules and horses are very similar and it really comes down to the individual animals. However, I do prefer mules for a bunch of reasons I discuss in this video. I also talk about why many folks choose horses over mules. 00:00 - Intro 01:40 - Ligers/Mules and Hybrid Vigor 02:15 - Longevity 03:10 - Intelligence 04:40 - Self Preservation 5:10 - Trail Savviness 5:50 - Story of Abe 10:45 - Saving My Knees 11:15 - The Mule Downsides 12:45 - Physical Differences 14:50 - Riding Into A Storm #horses #mules #elkhunting #muledeerhunting #backpackhunting #adventure #selfreliance #pursuitwithcliff - - -- FOLLOW CLIFF on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cliffgry/ Professional Hunting Gear Designed by Cliff: https://store.pursuitwithcliff.com/ Hunts/Seminars: https://pursuitwithcliff.com/experiences/ Pursuit With Cliff Podcast and Interviews of Cliff: https://pursuitwithcliff.com/interviews-and-podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO CLIFF'S MEMBERSHIP GROUP (FREE and Paid Options, 1,000+ Members, 90+ Hours of Content): https://pursuitwithcliff.com/membership/ Cliff's Gearlist and Discount Codes: https://pursuitwithcliff.com/gear-list/ (The links below are affiliate links. They do not change your pricing, but they do give me a small commission. Buying through these links is a great way to support the content I produce. Thanks!) Duckworth Wool (The simple wool hoody I wear in many videos.) - CLIFF for 20% off - https://www.duckworthco.com/products/mens-powder-hoody Kifaru - The packs Cliff has used for 15+ years - https://alnk.to/fws0FRH Sig Sauer – CLIFF10 10% Off – https://alnk.to/aWDKOsw UnCharted Supply - CLIFFG 10% Off - https://alnk.to/7X5f0pq Cliff’s OnX Maps DISCOUNT: SAVE 20% — CODE: CLIFFG https://www.OnXMaps.com Biltong Depot - https://biltongdepot.com/?ref=CLIFFGRAY - Code CLIFFGRAY for 10% off WATCH MORE FROM CLIFF: Hunting Skillsets - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDQM1niPWMJcklqBsHtACuz4 E-Scouting Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDRIDoAIOJB82bUBH9jTyi89 Hunting Gear - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDQj1O54HxR9h9Ttd9UUiqN6 Glassing - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDRuV2AOzDf_NRb1u85C-DgO Catch, Clean, Cook Adventures - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDQYoRRfWdj20yBMZzTOsIiM Hunt Preparation and Logistics - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDQk-RfxKQiceG2BgIHhHfLK Hunting Horseback - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDTVUjfwEsQEtjK3U-cxIoEw Marksmanship - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDTNHCv_4aFryW_0rSyGN0uV Wildlife Tracking - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJVWcO28moDSMc6YE0uOYFbSMA3qC1JZW