Whether it's for fishing or hunting, nature-watching or camping, or
simply to get off the beaten path, there is no better way to travel
through the backcountry than on horseback. And riding a
sure-footed, responsive mount that has been trained to carry you
and your equipment over the most rugged terrain is the best way of
all.
To make sure that you and your horse are on the right foot, Dan
Aadland, a seasoned horseman and packtripper, shares his expertise
and experiences in The Complete Trail Horse. Beginning with advice
on selecting a good trail mount (and why Tennessee Walking Horses
and other laterally-gaited horses are especially suited for such
work), the author delves into equipment, techniques, and strategies
for training both the saddle horse and the pack horse to cover
demanding and often dangerously steep inclines and descents, narrow
ledges, and other features of backcountry terrain in a safe and
efficient manner.
The book then moves on to tack and other items specifically
designed for trail riding, more advanced training techniques
(including contending with spooky, laggard, and overenthusiastic
horses), and taking part in trail competitions. Concluding sections
contain valuable information and insights into how to organize and
then pack gear for the greatest comfort for yourself, the horse
you'll ride, and the packhorse you'll lead.
Written with authority and enthusiasm, The Complete Trail Horse is
the first--and the last--word on ensuring that you and your horses
will be prepared for and can therefore enjoy to the fullest your
trips through the backcountry and back home.
Dan Aadland, the author of Treading Lightly with Pack Animals: A
Guide to Low-ImpactTravel in the Backcountry, is a frequent
contributor to Western Horseman and other equestrian publications.
He and his wife, Emily, live in Absarokee, Montana, where they
breed Tennessee Walking Horses and organize packtrips.
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