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Backcountry Horsemanship


Getting ready for your wilderness riding trip Learn how to safely enjoy a backcountry trip with your horse or mule. Get the guidance that you want to help you feel more comfortable planning and completing your wilderness experience. From horse behaviour to proper packing, you will learn the necessary theory, and get the hands-on learning that will enable you to improve your confidence and help you make your future horse camping trips an enjoyable safe experience. The Backcountry Horsemanship Course Schedule Friday Introduction – Riding the back country, horse savvy and the art of packing Preparation – How to plan for a safe successful trip Back Country Horsemanship – A matter of balance and timing Wilderness safety & First Aid Saturday Getting ready for the trail: Catching, haltering, trailers & tack Demonstration of packing panniers & pack horses Trail manners – Using the back country trails responsibly Balanced riding – The proper seat, lateral bend, mounting & dismounting Navigating obstacles – Unstable footing, deadfall, water & steep terrain Sunday Practical exercises in packing panniers, tacking the pack saddle, loading the packs and tying the diamond hitch Horse Camps – picketing, high lines & hobbling Camp knots and feed General review of responsible practices in the Back Country, minimum trace horse camping, wilderness safety and compliance with government regulations Conclusion – final questions and review
Course ID/# : 2794/EQN 7007
Tuition: $395.00

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