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Elk are a type of deer<\/a>, along with deer, reindeer, and moose. They are herd animals, and people have tried to domesticate them over the years. Deer, in general, are not normally ridden for two different reasons. The first is that they have fine bones, which makes them less able to carry loads. In addition, they are wild animals. They aren\u2019t domesticated the way a horse is. They can be spooked and unreliable, as can a wild horse that is not domesticated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are thinking of riding a wild elk, it is a bad idea. There are many different reasons that it is too dangerous. First of all, they have sharp antlers. If you get thrown over the head of the elk, you can get hurt by the antlers. Second, if you land on the ground, you had better be prepared to run. The elk could be angry and come after you<\/a>. If it is a bull elk, it could stomp you to death. If you are thinking of riding an elk, it is best to find one that is already domesticated and trained to be ridden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can saddle an elk, but you will have to customize a saddle for the elk. The type of saddle you use on a horse is designed for a horse-shaped body. The elk might look similar to a horse, but it has a different shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That being said, it is incredibly dangerous to try to saddle or ride any animal in the wild. Some people die every year because they think it is a good idea to jump on the back of a wild elk or other animals. In some ways, elk are even more dangerous than wild horses. They have antlers with very sharp tines, and if you get thrown over the head, you can be pierced and die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are lucky enough to fall to the side, you had better be prepared to get up and run. Elk can run up to 45 miles per hour<\/a>, and they can come after you and stomp you. If you haven\u2019t seen an angry bull elk before, you don\u2019t want to see one this way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
