Of course in a SHTF scenario, they may be one of the few means of transportation.
Our horse and mule live on grass. It grows for free.
Ha ha, we have 3 of them, I almost killed my husband when he got them, he traded some hay for them. We’ve had them for about 4 years now and they get ridden about twice a year. I guess if the S does hit the fan I can get to town for supplies if there are any and I actually have saddle bags..