Some moments and memories from May (time flies!) when the double duns – Mustang mares Lacy and Echo – and I joined in on Colorado Pack Company LLC (CPC)’s Edventure.
A week-long immersion into all things packing was an incredible experience. Especially since we did it with Twin Peaks filly Echo less than 2 months out of holding.
It was also Divide Basin mare Lacy’s first big outing since returning to work after having much of last year off due to injuries.
The first part of this video is our first ever river crossing together and Echo’s first time packing a super light load.
I was terrified of the fast moving water, worried about whether Lacy’s legs would hold up and not sure what Echo was going to do. Thanks to Gabe’s friendly encouragement and Tanner ‘s cheerful optimism, we made it to the other side and felt mighty accomplished for feeling the fear and doing it anyway.
Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy (WHOA) Ambassador Mustang mares Lacy and Echo made me proud. We learned a lot (I love learning, it’s one of my favorite aspects of horsemanship, there’s always so much more to discover and improve) and I’m grateful for the friendships forged during that week.
Packing season is here. The Mustangs, Shepherds and I are itching to get out and put new techniques and gear to use. I’m planning several backcountry trips and I’m so beyond excited!
If you’re interested in a deep dive into backcountry travel and camping with equines – there’s always more to learn that’ll keep you and your stock safer and more comfortable – I highly recommend CPC. They’re doing at least one more Edventure (Education x Adventure) this summer.
We did one day packing workshops/demos last summer. We’re considering doing that again this year, it’s just such a darn busy season for us. Let us know if there’s interest and we’ll talk about it.
WHOA is located in Guffey, Colorado. CPC just outside of Pagosa Springs on the western slope of our beautiful state. Maybe we can convince Gabe to come this way and teach sometime, that could be a lot of fun too!
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