it's about being prepared.....
 
Horse Packing with Blane Gilliland
About Blane Gilliland
Blane Gilliland is a Wyoming native and professional outfitter and guide for the past 25 years. This clinic is a rare appearance and once in a lifetime opportunity for other to learn his skills as an expert guide and outfitter.
Introduction
History of Packing
History of the Diamond Hitch

Nomenclature
fear
type of horses
knots of the trade
Matching gear to the load 

What to Take
gear list -- (hand out)
kitchen list-(hand out)
food list-(hand out) 
tack list- handout

Pre Packing
Kitchen Boxes
Gear Panniers
Duffels

Learning The Hitches
One man diamond
Two men diamond
Double diamond
Box Hitch
barrel hitch  (packing hay) 

Hands on Packing 
Work one on one to get it right 
Match your gear to your horse

Top Hand Competition
Packing 101
Whether you are just curious about packing horses, preparing for an overnight adventure with your horses or possibly thinking about a job as a guide in the mountains this is class for you.  
 
$200.00 per person and horse
Contact John Buser for sign up
307-730-4412
Wyoming's Guide Of The Year
Registration Sheets for all classes