Horses

I have had my horses for bout 8 years. Have a farm and a 400 acre bug out location will be sufficient for their eating needs, which also takes care of the exercise. Yes, I have a yearling that our horses produced. Vet bills are not high if you know what you are doing, you can get most of the meds at the local feed store and keep refridgerated. Also have the barn, tack, etc. I have chickens and looking into pigs. I see that it lots of people could not have them, but in my case, I have the space and set up already. I was thinking, pack everything on the 2 to ride and back and pony the third one. I was considering a covered wagon, but I find that unrealistic for going over rivers, streams, hard terrain, etc. ideas??

easy to care for them long term is you have enough grass, hay, etc. I have cared for mine for 8 years. If you learn to do it yourself, it is better. Did I understand your question?

I'm not sure where your numbers come from, but my 3 are not near that expensive. If you have the land, it is much cheaper. Plus, you learn to do things yourself. I also plant winter rye for the winter. I too buy alfalfa cubes in the winter, you can grow your own corn and store molasis for the sweet feed for heat in the winter if you need it. I guess if you are like I am, have the property, the know how, and the land, it makes sense. I'm just still not sure if it would be the best idea to buy a cart and train them to pull it instead of ride. Our bug out is about 40 miles away, and if I have no card, then I can't take my chickens. The feeding and taking care of them is not a problem. Like I said, they have enough on the 400 acres to keep them full, even in the winter.

BTW, I'm only talking about bugging out on horseback IF a vehicle is not an option. Yep, love our horses too!