Recommendation of Mule by MuleSkinninMama

Mules aren't for everyone.  You need to have a sense of humor and good patience in order to enjoy and get along well with a mule.  They are the comedians of the equine world.   Prior to having mules I had horses for many years.   I loved the horses and did a lot of trail and mountain riding/packing with them.  Then I got my first mule... and I've never looked back.   Mules are more like dogs in their personalities.   They are also extremely smart, much more so than a horse, and because of that you have to be able to "out-smart" them at times in order to accomplish what you want with them.   They also have such a good sense of humor that they will test your patience at times... and losing patience with a mule won't get you anywhere.   But, once you become a mules best friend, there is nothing like it.  They will go anywhere and do just about anything for you.   I usually have around 6-10 mules at any one time and use them for riding and packing.   They are the love of my life.   But, if you have never had a mule before, I strongly suggest that you find someone who has had a mule/mules for awhile to help you learn how to work with them so that it's a positive experience for both you and the mule.  They are different from horses, and sometimes you have to go about things a little differently than you do with a horse.   But, in the end you will have the most solid mount you could ever want and one that you can trust with your life no matter where you ride.