HORSE PACKING 101
Horse and Rider|Fall 2024
Take your trail riding to the next level with nature-filled adventures in the back or front country.
THOMAS CLOVER AND ALLISON PARKER, WITH ALEXIS BENNETT
HORSE PACKING 101

Planning a pack trip with your horse is a great Planning a pack trip with your experience nat way for you and your horse to experience nature, disconnect from the hustle and bustle, and learn more about each other. However, it's not an activity you should embark on lightly, especially if you have little experience. Packing involves multi-day trips into the wilderness where you're completely reliant on yourself and your horse for everything from your journey to your daily living. Unlike trail riding or even car camping, packing requires some extra finesse and consideration to be done safely.

Here, trail experts Thomas Clover and Allison Parker of Wilderness Trails Outfitters share their decades of experience as horse owners, showmen, outfitters, and wilderness medics to help riders new to horse packing and camping get outdoors. Here, you'll learn expert tips on getting your horse ready for adventure, packing, and preparing for emergencies.

GETTING STARTED

Whether or not you have a seasoned pack horse, all the preparation for your trip must happen at home first. Packing combines all the risks and potential for accidents of horses with camping or backpacking. Together, the stakes are higher, and the need for preparation increases. If you have a seasoned horse, the work is primarily on you to understand what he's used to, the gear needed, how to pack, and how to minimize your environmental impact. If your horse is unseasoned, there's more work to do, but it's not impossible.

Esta historia es de la edición Fall 2024 de Horse and Rider.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

Esta historia es de la edición Fall 2024 de Horse and Rider.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE HORSE AND RIDERVer todo
The Horse
Horse and Rider

The Horse

LIFE TAKES US DOWN different paths, but I seem to be on just one, which is with the horse.

time-read
2 minutos  |
Fall 2024
Decoding the Diseases Examined by AQHA's Six-Panel Test
Horse and Rider

Decoding the Diseases Examined by AQHA's Six-Panel Test

The six-panel test is a diagnostic tool used to assess the genetic predispositions of horses. It's meant to discover if a horse has or is a carrier for certain hereditary diseases and traits.

time-read
4 minutos  |
Fall 2024
Love is Good
Horse and Rider

Love is Good

All horses are assured a hopeful, compassionate plan of care at This Old Horse, a program that helps not only horses but people, too.

time-read
4 minutos  |
Fall 2024
HORSE PACKING 101
Horse and Rider

HORSE PACKING 101

Take your trail riding to the next level with nature-filled adventures in the back or front country.

time-read
6 minutos  |
Fall 2024
NEW HORSE; NEW PROBLEMS
Horse and Rider

NEW HORSE; NEW PROBLEMS

Anew horse can bring excitement and energy to the barn, and even reinvigorate your passion. However, there are also a myriad of new problems that can come with a new horse, so learn how to introduce him properly to avoid these common issues.

time-read
8 minutos  |
Fall 2024
First-Timer Tips
Horse and Rider

First-Timer Tips

Heading to a young rider's first event with their horse can be intimidating. Use these myths and truths to make it smoother sailing for yourself and your young rider.

time-read
7 minutos  |
Fall 2024
Re-Rescued: Aslan's Story
Horse and Rider

Re-Rescued: Aslan's Story

One special gelding learns about three different types of love during his rescue journey.

time-read
3 minutos  |
Summer 2024
The Country's Hottest Horse Motels
Horse and Rider

The Country's Hottest Horse Motels

Take your next trail-riding adventure to the next level by staying at one of these six horse motels across the United States.

time-read
7 minutos  |
Summer 2024
Outbreak! What We've Learned
Horse and Rider

Outbreak! What We've Learned

Learn how disease outbreaks in recent years have changed the horse industry, and why it's so important to play your part when it comes to disease prevention efforts.

time-read
8 minutos  |
Summer 2024
TRAINING THE SENSITIVE HORSE
Horse and Rider

TRAINING THE SENSITIVE HORSE

Shift your mindset and grow your sensitive horse's pressure-handling skills to improve his confidence and your riding enjoyment.

time-read
8 minutos  |
Summer 2024