Packing Clinic in April - Spokane

Yes, I know, this event is a ways away both in time and travel distance. However, I thought it sounded fun and thought I'd post for all of you that have an interest in packing but might not have had the opportunity to learn much about it.

For those of you that may have missed it in the Trailhead News, Inland Empire Chapter will be holding a hands on Packing Clinic the 25th of April here in Spokane. This is a hands on clinic, not a demo, so you will need to bring gloves, lunch and a good attitude. The clinic will be held in an indoor arena, it may be cold but the rain should not bother us.

Subjects to be covered will be proper saddle fitting (pack and riding) mantying, basket hitch, california box hitch, top packing, boxes, horse containment and equine first aid plus much more. For those of you just starting or may have an
interest this is a good starting point.

We are also tentatively scheduling an overnight pack trip in Riverside state park in June for those that attend the packing clinic. Here is how that will work, you arrive at the trail head around 8 am, load your horses and go for a one to two hour ride in a loop and arrive back at the trail head, where you will camp. Around noon other who wish to trailhead camp will arrive and will hold a camping with horses
clinic. The packers may not go to their trucks except for hay and can only use equipment they have on their horses, they may share and borrow from each other, but should we have an emergency we are right down town Spokane. There will be outriders and experienced people riding with you to assist you and then assist you it setting up camp once you get back to the trail head. Everyone attending must agree to stay overnight. No coming for just the day.

Anyone interested may email me or call me at 509-283-4250.

Don Dyer
IEBCH