Packs while horse backing in?

[Fourteen]

Anyone with experience with a 30ish lb. pack while riding a horse 6-7 miles in? Not a problem on my feet but can’t help but think of the balance while riding.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[Beendare]

Its Do-able but it's always better for inexperienced riders not to have a pack or be carrying anything. Better for them to be nimble. Experienced guys have no problem.

 

[Tilzbow]

Having ridden horses during 8-10 hunts I wouldn’t say I’m an experienced rider but I’ve not had an issue riding with a pack on my back and a bow carried over my shoulder using a sling. Getting on a horse with the bow has been a challenge but that’s a different story. That being said a pack will definitely raise your center of gravity and you’ll need to compensate as Beendare mentioned.

 

[Pony Soldier]

How the pack fits the saddle is an issue too. I had one that tore the rawhide off the top of my cantle. Make sure things fit.