Horses, Hitches, and Rocky Trails

Horses, Hitches, and Rocky Trails
Author: Joe Back
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 124
Release: 1959-12
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781555661410

Horses, Hitches and Rocky Trails is often referred to as the packer's bible. Written in the language of the West, it is a complete and often humorous presentation of the method of packing horses into the wilderness. Amplified by the brilliant drawings of artist Joe Back, the book is for both the amateur and professional packer.

Horses, Hitches, and Rocky Trails

Horses, Hitches, and Rocky Trails
Author: Joe Back
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2013-11-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1628734868

Horses, Hitches, and Rocky Trails is the most complete presentation available of the method of packing for the wilderness. The full treatment is amplified by the brilliant drawings by Joe Back, a most-able artist, as well as a man who knows what he is talking about from personal experience. Black includes step-by-step instructions on not only how to prepare for heading out into the wilderness, but also how to cope with the elements. Some of the lessons taught in this book include: Packing horses Equipment Balancing the load Making camp Getting along in the wilderness Final ties And many more! Horses, Hitches, and Rocky Trails is for both the amateur just learning how to prepare for the wilderness and the professional packer looking for some new tips. With wonderful illustrations, Joe Back makes it easy to be prepared and safe on your travels. So whether this is your first time out or you’re a seasoned veteran, make sure that Horses, Hitches, and Rocky Trails is included with the rest of your packed equipment.

Horse Packing in Pictures

Horse Packing in Pictures
Author: Francis W. Davis
Publisher: Howell Books
Total Pages: 96
Release: 1991
Genre: Packhorse camping.
ISBN: 9780876058992

For the rider, hunter, camper, or fisherman who wants to get to inaccessible places, this book tells what to take and how to pack it on a horse.

Packin' in on Mules and Horses

Packin' in on Mules and Horses
Author: Smoke Elser
Publisher: Mountain Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1980
Genre: Pets
ISBN: 9780878421275

For those who yearn to pack in the wilderness country of the West, either on their own mules and horses or those of a professional packer, here is a book that takes the mystery out of back country packstring travel. By teaching you the tricks of the trade, professional outfitter Smoke Elser show how your trip will be easier and more enjoyable by knowing more about the animals used and why and how they carry their loads as they do. Whether you're an expert of a dude, Smoke's packing system will get you into and out of the back country safely and efficiently. Best of all, you will start to become self-sufficient and resourceful, important aspects of any wilderness travel. The book is laced with instructional photgraphs and sketches, presented in an open, attractive format.

Horses, Hitches, and Rocky Trails

Horses, Hitches, and Rocky Trails
Author: Joe Back
Publisher: Johnson Books
Total Pages: 117
Release: 1959
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780933472068

Horses, Hitches and Rocky Trails is often referred to as the packer's bible. Written in the language of the West, it is a complete and often humorous presentation of the method of packing horses into the wilderness. Amplified by the brilliant drawings of artist Joe Back, the book is for both the amateur and professional packer. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Trail of the Wild West

Trail of the Wild West
Author: Paul Robert Walker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN:

"There, upon the rock, about six inches beneath the surface of the water, I discovered the gold. I was entirely alone at the time" James Marshall, 1848. Trail of the Wild West re-creates this colorful period in all its vivid variety, from the legendary desperadoes, soldiers, and Indian leaders, whose enduring myths often stray far from the truth, to the "little people" whose diaries and letters record a plainer yet more poignant reality.

Where Wild Horses Run

Where Wild Horses Run
Author: Georgia Graham
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Horses
ISBN: 9780889954489

This gorgeously illustrated picture book is dedicated to the wild horses of the Nemaiah Valley. The book tells a moving story of how one band of horses group together as family to protect a vulnerable colt from cougars. Full color.

Tales, Trails, and Tommyknockers

Tales, Trails, and Tommyknockers
Author: Myriam Friggens
Publisher: Johnson Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1979
Genre: Colorado
ISBN: 9780933472013

Presents a potpourri of historical information and legends about Colorado.

The Packer's Field Manual

The Packer's Field Manual
Author: Bob Hoverson
Publisher: Debolsillo
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2005-06-10
Genre: Horsemanship
ISBN: 9781931291422

Bob Hoverson shares his vast experience and knowledge of proper theory, technique and equipment for safely and efficiently packing horses and mules in the Decker Packing Style.