Blue Creek Horse Packing Journal

breeching pack saddle showing hindquarter support

Breeching and crupper - a comparison

Learn the key differences between a crupper and breeching for pack horses. Discover which tack prevents saddle creep, protects biomechanics, and keeps heavy pack loads stable in steep mountain terrain.

Breeching and crupper - a comparison

Learn the key differences between a crupper and breeching for pack horses. Discover which tack prevents saddle creep, protects biomechanics, and keeps heavy pack loads stable in steep mountain terrain.

The pack saddle blanket is positioned as far forward as the front legs. The pack boxes hang evenly and stragiht.

The correct position of the pack saddle blanket

Proper pack saddle blanket placement is essential for your horse’s comfort and health. The blanket should sit far forward over the withers — roughly in line with the front feet...

The correct position of the pack saddle blanket

Proper pack saddle blanket placement is essential for your horse’s comfort and health. The blanket should sit far forward over the withers — roughly in line with the front feet...

natural hoof dressing lard pine tar

Blue Creek Natural Hoof Care - Century Old Reci...

We believe the best solutions often come from tradition. That’s why we’ve brought back a time-tested formula used by horsemen for over a hundred years—an all-natural blend of lard and...

Blue Creek Natural Hoof Care - Century Old Reci...

We believe the best solutions often come from tradition. That’s why we’ve brought back a time-tested formula used by horsemen for over a hundred years—an all-natural blend of lard and...

manila rope lash rope for pack horses

The Manila Rope

Manila rope is a wonderful, natural fiber rope and still has its place among horse packers, especially the ones who like to stay traditional.

The Manila Rope

Manila rope is a wonderful, natural fiber rope and still has its place among horse packers, especially the ones who like to stay traditional.

a horse packer carrying a lash rope over his shoulder

The Rope – the horse packers second best friend.

Rope is one of the most versatile and essential tools for horse packers and trail riders. From securing loads on pack saddles to tying horses safely in camp, rope plays...

The Rope – the horse packers second best friend.

Rope is one of the most versatile and essential tools for horse packers and trail riders. From securing loads on pack saddles to tying horses safely in camp, rope plays...

pack string in the rocky mountains

How to find the right Trail or Pack Horse?

Finding the right trail or pack horse is one of the most important decisions for anyone who rides in the backcountry. The ideal horse depends on the terrain, the rider’s...

How to find the right Trail or Pack Horse?

Finding the right trail or pack horse is one of the most important decisions for anyone who rides in the backcountry. The ideal horse depends on the terrain, the rider’s...