The Utes also became involved in the trading of horses as well as in the slave trade. They were always a warlike people, and when they acquired horses, it intensified their aggressive character. They soon became respected warriors and feared enemies, often engaging in raiding parties.

What is the Ute tribe known for?

Utes were known for their tanned elk and deer hides which they traded along with dried meat tools and weapons. ... Around 1637 Ute captives escaping from the Spanish in Santa Fe fled, taking with them Spanish horses, thus making the Utes one of the first Native American tribes to acquire the horse.

What was the Utes lifestyle like?

The Utes were hunter-gatherers, and moved from place to place frequently as they gathered food for their families. Ute men hunted deer, elk, buffalo, and small game. Ute women gathered roots, pine nuts, seeds and fruits. Ute Indians also used to enjoy eating grasshoppers and other insects.