Horses are great if you're the one who doesn't have to take care of them. They are a great plus to bring an elk back to camp, but the two times I rented horses out in Wyoming they were a pain in the azz because of all the extra time it takes in the morning and evening along with having to make sure there is an accessible water source nearby. The feeding really isn't the big deal, but there is no way you can carry water for even one horse for more than a day or two as much as they drink. If you're young enough and in good health, my advice would be to have a good backpack and be in shape to quarter and bring an animal out on your back. However, if you wanted to go back in a few miles and set up more than just a bivy camp, horses or mules would be the way to go if the water/feed problem can be worked out.
Last edited by Topgun 3006; 08-14-2013 at 04:52 AM.