Summer conditioning the goats
These last few weeks have been great. My middle kid and I have been putting on some miles with the goats. Doing a little water training and just hanging out.
View ArticleWhere to find horses for sale in Montana
I'm moving from upstate NY to Kalispell MT. Initial thought was to rent a small moving van. I would drive that and my son would drive the truck and trailer with the horse. Two problems 1. It's actually...
View ArticleOver the Saddle Panniers
What does everyone use when they need over the saddle panniers? I have one mule right now, hunting season is going, and I don't think I will get another mule prior to needing it for its job. I would...
View ArticleHorse Packing Gear
Just wanted to mention, I've posted a classified with my horse packing gear for sale if anyone is interested. Didn't want to duplicate it here. Thanks.
View ArticleStock Rental
How has everyone's experiences been with renting horses for a backcountry hunt? I have always wanted to make a DIY hunt like this just worry about getting on a falsely advertised horse lol.
View ArticleHunting from horse questions
So, I’ve had horses my whole life. Grew up riding, spent 5 years starting colts, roping and brandings, team roping, blah blah blah but never really hunted off them. But I’ve found a few spots I’d like...
View ArticleHow do you evaluate saddle fit?
Looking to hear how anyone else evaluates saddle fit. I’m not having issues but would like to get my pack saddles assigned to a horse and know they fit well. Riding saddles I took the horses to a lady...
View ArticlePacking versus riding starting out
As mentioned before I’m training to 3 year old mares to ride, and I wondering if anyone ever just packed with their horses the first year or two before trail riding them a bunch? I’ve heard of...
View ArticleWestern MT Riding/Hunting Partner ?
Hi All, Used to hunting solo on foot and can ride plenty with my gf, but until I get a pack animal it'd be nice to have someone to hunt with who also rides, so my mule can have company when tied up....
View Articlelost Llama, WF Marys River, Elko County Nevada
Did anyone loose (or know of) a lost llama in the west fork or the Marys River probably 5-7 years ago? Found the remains of one including pack saddle/frame (no paniers), halter and lead last week. If...
View ArticleMy goat packing experiment
I wanted to start a thread of my experience and adventure/experiment with goat packing. Also to share what I’ve learned so far and will learn along the way. To start I chose goats over horses/llamas...
View ArticlePreseason misery
Last night I went out on the porch for wood and heard a bull bugle - first this year. I dreamed of a bull with horns too big to pack out. The alarm went off and and I stumbled out to the kitchen for a...
View ArticleMy new girl and our journey...
Meet Odina (Cherokee for "Mountain"), my new mountain girlfriend. She's young (3.5yo) and fresh, so I'll start training from scratch, but she was great first time in the round pen and in our initial...
View ArticleISO pack saddle
Like the title said I’m looking for a pack saddle for my mule. I’ve used sawbucks before but I’m open to decker rigs as well. If any of you are looking to offload one let me know. Just as long as the...
View ArticleRaising Pack Goats
I am tossing around the idea of building up a herd and breeding and selling pack goats in southwest Montana. I own enough property and have a decent enough knowledge base as far as raising animals but...
View ArticleNew Packing Book
I'm working on a new packing book that is focused on packing with donkeys/burros. It will be full of fun pictures, sketches, and each chapter starts off with a packing story. It largely follows along...
View ArticleNew fillys
We bought these two young foals from a friend in southeast Montana. We have had them home for a week and have been working with them. They are halter broke, broke to lead, and stand tied. Are working...
View ArticleHorse envy?
Had an interesting experience yesterday. I usually get out later in the morning as I have found the majority of hunters are focused on 2 hrs before daylight to 9:00am. I get there about 9:30 and ride...
View ArticleCrap happens
I am not looking for sympathy or advice. My bad luck and my poor choice. I'm paying for it- painfully. As I have said before, my plan is to ride each drainage to determine where the elk are and their...
View ArticleWinter Riding Routine (or not) ?
Hi All, For those who live with a winter that includes some snow and colder temps, what do your winter routines look like with your animals? Do you tend to take the winter off or still get out and work...
View ArticleHelp with building trust with new to me packgoats
I recently acquired a goat pack string of 6. Some are older (between 5-8) with more experience and a few are younger (2 1/2-3 1/2) and more wary of me. 3 of the 6 are kikos who were dam raised. The 3...
View ArticleHorse packers in ID
I'm doing a DIY hunt in Idaho next year. I haven't done a ton of e-scouting yet but I won't rule out the possibility of having someone cart me and my gear into mountains ~5-9 miles to a spot I'd use as...
View ArticleLooking for a unicorn
I’ve been searching for awhile to find a good prospect or experienced trail/pack/pleasure horse. I have a local trainer and am willing to invest some time and money into a prospect if it fits what I am...
View ArticleTrailer for 2 llamas
I know the modern single horse trailers can hold 2 llamas but can the older slightly more narrow trailers hold 2? Trying not to buy more than I’ll need. Thanks
View ArticleUnicorn
Great for anyone, and fun for everyone. Fair bit of hunting in the video, please enjoy. Coming 10, grade mare 15.1hds. 1200lbs
View ArticleBest saddle bags?
Hi all, I’m newer to horses and am wondering what the best saddle bags are that you guys have come across for outdoor/hunting applications? Thanks! Pic of my new guy chip, I’m excited to get out with...
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Pack Stock For The Dedicated Mule Deer Hunter
I wanted to start a thread to discuss pack stock options and considerations for the dedicated mule deer hunter. I hope to get some good informative discussions going on regarding the pros and cons of...
View Articlelightweight canvas hot tents
I see the snow trekker tents look like a solid tent no idea about their stoves I have red cliff and u turn,, but just not big enough for me and want the lightweight canvas and short side walls like a...
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