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:   / cliffgry   Professional Hunting Gear Designed by Cliff: https://store.pursuitwithcliff.com/ Hunts/Seminars: https://pursuitwithcliff.com/experien... Pursuit With Cliff Podcast and Interviews of Cliff: https://pursuitwithcliff.com/intervie... 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/... Kifaru - The packs Cliff has used for 15+ years - https://alnk.to/fws0FRH 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 -    • Hunting Skill Sets   E-Scouting Series -    • E-Scouting   Hunting Gear -    • Mountain Hunting Gear   Glassing -    • Glassing   Catch, Clean, Cook Adventures -    • Catch, Cook, Clean Adventures   Hunt Preparation and Logistics -    • Fall Hunt Preparation   Hunting Horseback -    • Horseback Mountain Hunting   Marksmanship -    • Mountain Hunting Marksmanship   Wildlife Tracking -    • Wildlife Tracking