Horses and Mules Packing School

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Uploaded by on Apr 2, 2011

Dalton and Aaron teach the first Stillwater Ranch Horses and Mule Packing School.

ABOUT THE COURSE
Our packing school is designed for: Those who use their own stock for trail riding or pack trips. Those seeking employment in the commercial packing industry. Those administering or using livestock in wilderness areas.

TOPICS TO BE COVERED: Saddling and handling horses and mules. Planning and making loads for mules. Pack hitches and how to tie on bulky items. Riding and leading strings of mules. Feeding in the backcountry—how to graze stock, when and how to picket, how to wrangle. Methods in selecting horses and mules for back country use. Nutritional needs of pack animals. Selection of campsites. Management of livestock to minimize impact on wilderness. Planning and outfittng your own pack trips. Selection and maintenance of camping equipment. Knots used in packing. The effects of altitude on livestock performance. Maintenance of pack equipment. Trail safety.

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