The Packer's Field Manual

The Packer's Field Manual
- Paperback
- 191 Pages
With photographic illustrations by Roger Inghram. The Packer's Field Manual is a big 192-page book in 6x9-inch format for ease in taking it into the field. Written by the recognized top expert in the country on packing on mules or horses with a Decker Pack Saddle, this book is intended to provide state of the art basic instruction on the subject. From the selection of pack stock on to the basics of Decker saddles, pads and tack, author Bob Hoverson takes you through the entire packing process step-by-step using text and photographs to show the process. He also covers, chapter-by-chapter, the various hitches used in Decker packing, ropes, knots and splicing, caring for your tack, and other useful information on such subjects as feeding, shoeing, vaccinations and worming, dental care, stock first aid, and dealing with brand and health inspections. Hoverson also covers in detail one of his favorite subjects the use of equipment and techniques so the wilderness horse traveler will leave only tracks and make low impact on the land. 186 black & white photographs, numerous illustrations.
Country USA
Manufacturer Stoneydale Press Publishing Company
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 193129142X
Model 193129142X
ReleaseDate 2016-02-24
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781931291422

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Stoneydale Press Publishing Company
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	193129142X
Model	193129142X
ReleaseDate	2016-02-24
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781931291422

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