A good book to look for at your local Barnes & Noble, Hastings or Libarary.
The author: Joe Back,
The book title: Horses, Hitches & Rocky Trails.
This is a short fun to read book for any level of rider.

You might look into drop camps? One other option is to hire a outfitter to pack out your elk.

I looked into renting horses last year. The two outfitters I checkedwith wanted too much money for me.I could have done a drop camp for the same price.

Good luck,

Wolf Killer