What does a mule cost?

Depending upon a number of factors, mules price ranges between $1000 to around $8000. Young unbroken mules are cheaper than the rest. A buyer can get a strong healthy mule within the range of $1000 to $3000.

Is mule harder to ride than horse?

Mules are often considered superior to horses when it comes to trail riding—there’s nothing better for riding in the steep mountains. They are more sure-footed, tend to be smoother gaited and because of the aforementioned self-preservation and less flight response, some consider them safer than horses.

How many years can you ride a mule?

Mules Live Longer than Horses. There are cases of mules living to 50 years old. It is not unusual to ride a mule well into its 20s.

Do mules make good riding animals?

When it comes to packing or riding in mountainous terrain, mules are often preferred over riding horses. Since mules are known for their surefootedness, they are known to be better than horses.

How much does it cost to maintain a mule?

A mule owner may need to spend around $100 – $150 a month to meet the feeding cost of a mule. It may be lower than this if the owner has a pasture where the mule can graze. If you purchase a flake of hay from the market, it may cost around $20 per bale.

Are mules aggressive?

Many reports from preliminary data gathered from handlers and veterinarians claim that mules display aggressive behavior, and in many cases, it has become nearly impossible to work with these animals to even perform the most basic husbandry or veterinary procedures.

Are mules rough to ride?

With careful, intelligent minds, mules are better at picking their way over difficult terrain and narrow trails than your average horse. Because of the toughness of their feet and legs, mules suffer fewer soundness problems, a big plus with trail riders.

Are mules comfortable to ride?

Though, with our years of packing experience, mules stand the test-of-time in strength, comfort for riding long-distance, intelligence, and are more sure-footed than the horse. The mule is a cross between a donkey and a horse.

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Are mules high maintenance?

Mules are equine animals like horses, so caring for them is almost the same as caring for horses. However, mules are often smaller and require less food than horses. The basics of mule care extend from feeding and grooming to exercise and health care.

Are mules easy keepers?

We feed the same amount to foals that are growing as we do the animals that are older and have average use. Mules are generally easy keepers and the 2 cups of oats is primarily for animals who live in a colder and harsher climate and who tend to lose weight in the winter.