Selecting, Training and Enjoying Your Horse in the Back Country.
To make sure that you and your horse are on the right foot, Dan Aadland, a seasoned horseman and pack-tripper, shares his expertise and experiences. Beginning with the criteria involved in selecting a good trail mount, the author suggests equipment and presents techniques and strategies for training both the saddle horse and the pack horse to cover demanding and often dangerous steep inclines and descents, narrow ledges, and other features of back country terrain in a safe and efficient manner.
The book then goes on discuss tack and other gear necessary for trail riding, more advanced techniques, 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 you, the horse you'll ride, and the pack-horse you'll lead.
