The thousands of hunters, horsemen and others who use mules or horses to pack into the back country now have a stunning 140-minute DVD available that shows in sharp, easy-to-understand detail how to pack mules or horses using a Decker pack saddle. This DVD offers step-by-step instruction featuring master instructor Bob Hoverson, author of the book “The Packer's Field Manual”, a 192-page instruction companion book to this DVD. Filmed by videographer Roger Inghram, the DVD is complete as it could possibly be – broken down into seven chapters that take you visually right into the heart of packing technique.
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Mule Packing Decker Style - DVD
91-53495
$34.95
THE PACKERS FIELD MANUAL
The purpose of this packing field manual is to provide "state-of-the-art" basic instruction in the art of mule and horse packing. It is presented in a "field manual" size book so it may be carried in a saddle bag or other convenient location to be readily available for easy reference. Although this manual emphasizes the Decker Style of packing, much of the information presented will apply to any packing technique.This is not a "story book" but rather a source for specific information on equipment and techniques required for efficient mule and horse packing utilizing the Decker Packing Style. Special emphasis is given to Safety and Leave No Trace / Leave Only Tracks practices.
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The Packers Field Manual
91-1422
$19.95
KNOT PLAYING CARDS
Here is a great way to spend the nights around camp. Knot Playing Cards teach more than 50 knots that every horseman and outdoorsman should know. Excellent detailed drawings give step-by-step instructions.
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Knot Playing Cards
91-0161
$9.95
HOW TO MAKE COWBOY HORSE GEAR
By: Lee M.Rice
How To Make Cowboy Horse Gear is the answer t many request for hot-to- do- it information from cowboys, horseman in "shoy" business, dude ranches, and many other people interested in riding horse and their gear. Bridles, Hackamores, Reins, Reatas, Quirts, and riding crops are among the articles of gear that can be made using this well-illustrated book as a guide. Most of the pieces described here are made of rawhide: however, leather thongs and plastic string can be worked in the same manner. 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" - 186 pages Soft Cover.
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How To Make
Cowboy Horse Gear
43-H0137
$12.95
MAKING HORSEHAIR ROPE
By: Diane Gadway & richard Schneider
The process of making rope is one of twisting and spinning, similar to spinning yarn from wool. The direction in which the strings are twisted is very important. The strings are twisted in one direction. The strands (made of four strings each) are twisted together in the opposite direction. The finished rope is held together with counter twisting forces.This book shows you how to make the tools, prepare the hair, spin the strands, knot and tie and finish a beautiful hand made horse hair rope. Soft Bound 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" - 24 pages.