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Oxen, while slow, are much stronger than horses or mules. Murphy wagons pulled by oxen averaged about 10 miles per day. Also, oxen were considered less favorable animals by the Indians so these wagon trains were seldom attacked for their oxen. Some wagons did use mules or horses if there were not enough oxen available.
