Why Are Mules So Sure Footed?

Mules are dainty steppers and take small, sure footed steps, a quality that is immensely useful in rough terrains. In addition to small steps, they put their rear feet in exactly the same spot where their front foot had been. This leaves very less room for slipping errors. Mules don't spook easily.

Can mules see all 4 feet?

Because their eyes are on the sides of their heads, horses and mules have blind spots in their binocular vision (figure 1–10). ... They cannot see objects closer than 4 feet (1.2 meters) with binocular vision.

Are mules stronger than horses?

Mules have smoother muscles than horses. ... Both are very strong, but the mule has greater physical strength for its size, and more endurance. A mule gets its athletic ability from the horse and its intelligence from the donkey.