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Thread: Looking for advice re: Hunting by horseback

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    Looking for advice re: Hunting by horseback

    Looking for some recommendations:

    I've got a horse that I would eventually like to take hunting with me but I know absolutely nothing about hunting with horses. I've ridden English my entire life and am looking to purchase a western saddle that will be comfortable for long trail rides and hunting. With there being so many different types of western saddles out there ... I was hoping maybe someone could suggest which type/style would be best for what I would like to do.

    Also looking for somewhere or someone locally (in the GVRD/Fraser Valley) that teaches how to pack and go on overnight trail adventures/hunts.

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    Re: Looking for advice re: Hunting by horseback

    There are some people here that would be a good ref to start.
    I know people that used to ride with this group. Some of them were big into backcountry camping
    http://bchorsemen.org/

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    Re: Looking for advice re: Hunting by horseback

    My daughter has gone to Timberline Ranch, not sure if any there would know about packing/hunting.
    But, they have been around long enough that they might know people who do/have?

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    Re: Looking for advice re: Hunting by horseback

    To successfully mount a pack trip you will need to increase your herd. suggest at least 3 if not 4 horses.
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    Re: Looking for advice re: Hunting by horseback

    I know some work colleagues who took this clinic, they said it was great and learned a lot

    http://www.bcoutfitter.com/trail-rid...aining-clinic/
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    Re: Looking for advice re: Hunting by horseback

    Quote Originally Posted by BRvalley View Post
    I know some work colleagues who took this clinic, they said it was great and learned a lot

    http://www.bcoutfitter.com/trail-rid...aining-clinic/
    I've seen this advertised online before and am seriously considering it for next year if I can't find someone local! Thank you

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    Re: Looking for advice re: Hunting by horseback

    Quote Originally Posted by dakoda62 View Post
    To successfully mount a pack trip you will need to increase your herd. suggest at least 3 if not 4 horses.
    Planning to get at least 3 eventually! But for now, I've got the one and need some training

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    Re: Looking for advice re: Hunting by horseback

    Ive done 4 trips so far, going for my 5th in Oct. Nothing finer lol.
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    Made payable for an amount of 'up to
    and including my life'. That is Honor, and there are way too many people
    in This country who no longer understand it.'
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    make sure your tracks are deep.

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    Re: Looking for advice re: Hunting by horseback

    Try and find a lightweight good fitting saddle, Wintec make some nice ones, ensure it has the belly band.
    A veteran is someone who, at one point in his life wrote a blank check
    Made payable for an amount of 'up to
    and including my life'. That is Honor, and there are way too many people
    in This country who no longer understand it.'
    You only walk this Earth once,
    make sure your tracks are deep.

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    Re: Looking for advice re: Hunting by horseback

    That's my dream hunt. Spend a year on horseback hunting and traveling .
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