Blue Creek Horse Packing Journal

two horses with each a rope halter and a flat halter

Rope Halters or Flat Halters for the Trail?

Halters are one of the most frequently used pieces of horse tack, yet many riders give little thought to which type works best on the trail. Both rope halters and...

Rope Halters or Flat Halters for the Trail?

Halters are one of the most frequently used pieces of horse tack, yet many riders give little thought to which type works best on the trail. Both rope halters and...

Split reins or loop-reins for the trail rider?

Split reins or loop-reins for the trail rider?

Most of us have a bridle assigned to a specific horse, and that bridle is set up to fit the horse perfectly. We use the same bridle for whatever we...

Split reins or loop-reins for the trail rider?

Most of us have a bridle assigned to a specific horse, and that bridle is set up to fit the horse perfectly. We use the same bridle for whatever we...

Blue Creek natural bug dope

Our Blue Creek Bug Dope

Fly control is an essential part of caring for horses in the backcountry. Constant biting insects can make horses restless, difficult to handle, and prone to skin irritation. Blue Creek...

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Our Blue Creek Bug Dope

Fly control is an essential part of caring for horses in the backcountry. Constant biting insects can make horses restless, difficult to handle, and prone to skin irritation. Blue Creek...

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single diamond hitch pack saddle

The Arizona Box Hitch, an alternative to the Di...

Securing a load properly is one of the most important skills in horse packing. While the diamond hitch has long been considered the classic method, other systems like the Arizona...

The Arizona Box Hitch, an alternative to the Di...

Securing a load properly is one of the most important skills in horse packing. While the diamond hitch has long been considered the classic method, other systems like the Arizona...