Pack Horse School


May 11-13 2023

Imagine the possibilities of packing up your gear and exploring the back country on your own.

McKenzie’s Trails West is excited to host another Pack horse clinic featuring notable horseman Tom McKenzie.

With almost 50 years experience packing horses in to the back country, Tom is happy to share his substantial knowledge with the general public.

  • Includes all horses and equipment
  • One on one instruction
  • Free non serviced campsite
  • lunch and BBQ steak supper included
  • Refresher discounts
Ron McKenzie
Ron McKenzie

$1250/participant

Pack Horse School Course Outline
  • saddles
  • cinching
  • equipment
  • gear
  • packing boxes
  • hanging boxes
  • top pack
  • diamond hitch
  • variations of the diamond hitch
  • duffel loads and hitches
  • mantis hitch
  • problem packs
  • tail ties
  • pack string management
 $1250/participant
 
$250 non-refundable deposit at time of booking –  remainder due on registration