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Horsemanship Training Program
Advanced Backcountry Horseman
The Horsemanship Training Program is designed for in depth
instruction and exercises about back country guiding and outfitting. This program
provides a level of expertise few guides get to experience.
The COAGS basic program is a prerequisite for the Horsemanship Training Program, 120 instruction
hour, detailed course focusing on horsemanship skills. Below are the topics
of instruction covered in the course.
 Guide Responsibilities
4 hours
Code of Ethics
Responsibilities to:
US Forest Service and BLM use regulations
Private Land and Waters
Hunting/Fishing Laws and Regulations
Appearance
- Personal
- Camp/Lodging
- Equipment/Stock
- Lands/Waters
Horsemanship
and Packing
30 hours
Advanced Riding Lessons and Trail Rides
Horse/Mule Psychology and Training
Packing with Horses and Mules
- Decker Pack Saddles
- Sawbuck Saddles
Leading a Pack String
Horse/Mule First Aid
Nutrition and Care
Basic Horse Shoeing and Hoof Maintenance
Giving Shots, Medicines, and Worming
Working
Through Obstacles
12 hours
Trees and Downed Obstacles
Crossing Water and Streams
Crossing Boggy Areas
Loading, Unloading, And Hauling
Evaluating your Horse's Condition (Heart Rate and Respiration)
Pacing Yourself and Your Horse
Leaving the Herd
Taking Care of your Horse on an Overnight Trip
Opening and Closing Gates and Gaps
Setting
Up a Pack Trip
30 hours
Packing Equipment and Supplies
Campsite Selection and Layout
Erecting Tents
Camp Safety and Hygiene
Keeping Horses in the Wilderness
Pack Trip
Round
Pen Reasoning
12 hours
Simple Cues and Communication
"The Box" Exercise
Lateral Movement (Side Passing)
Backing your Horse Properly
Working with Lunge Line
Identifying and Working with Problem Horses
Preparing for Competitive Trail Ride (NATRC rules)
 Professional
Guide Equipment
2 hours
Personal
Field
Vehicles/Tack
Weapons
Night Riding
12 hours
Early Morning Night Ride
Evaluating Morning Ride
 Day
Light Practice on Obstacles
Evening Night Ride
Competitive Trail Ride Contest
12 hours
(20 Miles)
Back Country Horseman Course Overview and Discussion
4 hours
Final Exam
(special awards, graduation and class pictures)
2 hours
Click here for a recommended Packing
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