Who has hunted off of horseback? related info ONLY!

My very first horse was a big 16.3 black and white paint half tennessee walker and man he was nice to ride, and he would cover the ground at a good clip. I rode a mule a few weeks back that would blow your hat off at a walk and I mean a SMOOTH walk, I was impressed. I had no idea an equine could be that smooth. I climbed some pretty straigt up and down terrain and I believe I could have done it and not even spilled a drink. I then went and rode what I considered to be some crap horses that a man was selling and soon realized how good the mule was. I HATE a horse with head shake and this one would not stop and the owner said he neck reins great but I was having to fight his mouth with the bit just to make him react. It has been a long time since I rode a GOOD horse and they are hard to find but I still think there are a few out there that can be bought without having to take out a loan. Just have to meet the right guy in the right situation.

Matt