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    Electric fences

    I highline overnight, but I use an elec fence for them to graze. I also use the AN20 charger like someone pictured above. Runs off two D cell batteries and they last forever and it hits pretty hard. I have some of the cheap fiberglass rods and I cut them into thirds for easier packing and use...
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    Setting up a LR-X muzzleloader to be Colorado Elk legal.

    I have one and use powerbelt ELRs and 110gr of blackhorn 209 powder. Sites are Williams western precision
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    Colorado Draw results 2023

    This is actually correct. My youngest son had an issue come up last year between the app deadline and the draw and couldn’t go. Notified them before the tag payment deadline he couldn’t use the tag. His points were returned, he didn’t gain a point, and of course was not refunded for the app fee...
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    Hunting with Stock out of State

    You probably figured it out but a specific address isn’t necessary and not really possible. We bring horses to Colorado and on the health certificate my vet just lists the name of the area I’m heading to. (white river NF, marron bells WA, etc).
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    Shoeing

    I use the easy boots back country model. Absolutely no issues whatsoever so far. if you will measure the hoofs right after a fresh trim, they will tell you what size you need based on your trim schedule. You can upload the pictures on their website.
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    Saddle Bags and Packing in without extra stock

    I use the trail max saddlebags. They have worked well. I packed exactly like I would if I was going to be on foot, with the exception of what I need to bring to take care of the horses. The only thing that goes in a saddle bag or a cantle bag (packed low I don’t want it full and tall) is horse...
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    Mesa Horse Gear Saddle/Cantle Bags

    Yeah I carry the exact same gear whether walking or with my horse. My loaded backpack is just shy of 30lbs. I bring the exact same setup even when on horseback with the exception of saddle panniers and a britchin and the minimal extra gear I need for the horse such as a highline. I do have the...
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    Lightest camp shoe?

    https://dawgsusa.com/products/mens-ultralite-spirit-shoes
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    Breeding for hunting horses

    EdP - Seems like that’s why he asked. No everybody doesn’t know and you learn from others and from your own experiences. Every single “expert” out there didn’t know jack when they started. wolf_trapper - One of the best things you’ll ever for advancing your “horse expertise” is raised a colt...
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    New horse adventure

    Yeah it’s an option and works for us! It’s a good middle ground between being completely on foot and having to deal with all the extra pack animals.
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    New horse adventure

    We only take the stock we are riding and the same gear as if we were walking. There are definitely benefits to having the additional gear that dedicate pack animals can carry, but it’s just mostly just creature comforts. Nothing wrong with that. The trade off is more animals to tend to as less...
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    Best Type & Place for Horse Purchase

    Man that was from almost 5 years ago. Covid is over can stop reading old threads now. [emoji23]
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    Plastic bags for food

    We put all our freeze drieds into ziploc freezer bags the night before heading out. They keep fine and the freezer bags are microwave safe so they do perfectly fine when you dump the boiling water in them. Less hassle than dealing with the packaging the meals come in.
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    Montana grizzly bear density

    As many as a star in the sky! Hungry ones too!!
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    Saddle pads.......

    I use mayatex wool blankets underneath wool pads. I am not particular on the pad brand. I have southwest equine, weaver, professionals choice, reinsman, and oxbow pads. I don’t have any overly expensive ones, but the pads aren’t cheap regardless of brand. The wool blankets help keep the pads...
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