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Backcountry Packing Clinic


  • Kennedy Meadows Community Kennedy Meadows Road Inyokern, CA, 93527 United States (map)

Learn how to safely and properly pack your gear and go into the backcountry with your horses and mules in a hands-on clinic in the heart of the southern portion of the Sierra.


Trent and Mariah Peterson of Wandering K Equine Training and Performance have 20 years combined experience in the packing industry. They value and teach proper backcountry and horsemanship skills so each experience into the mountains is the best it can be for you and your animal.


In this 2 day hands on clinic, they will cover:

Knots and hitches
Building and tying loads
Stringing together pack animals
How to lead a string
Proper highline setup
Grazing techniques
Emergency vet and hoof care
Tools for the trail
"Leave no trace"
Trail ethics and safety

Cost for both days: $150
Cost for both days with stock: $250
Stalls available but space is limited: Deposit of $50

For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Trent at (360)961-5510 or Mariah at (503)586-6905

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Earlier Event: October 5
ISHSA Judges Clinic
Later Event: July 11
Packing Clinic