[ohiogoatgirl]

so i just got my pack equipment (thank you rex!) and now i'm back to concentrating on training.
been walking about 1/2 mile at a time without any equipment on. and it hasn't been as often as i'd like, or as long as i'd like. i will only have the equipment on milky way for now... until moonbeam grows into hers. milky way was born in january 2009. and it's cold here... usually 15 to 25 F during the day.
any advice on training? here's what i'm thinking:
*day 1 & 2= walk same length with saddle
*day 3 & 4= add panniers (with paper balls to fill out)
*day 5 to 15= lengthen walks steadily
*day 16+ = add water bottles steadily
and then once i get her used to a good amount of wieght i will lengthen the walks more. but this is all weather permitting of course.

 

[ohiogoatgirl]

thanks for the advice.
they both have halters and leads for walks. i'm not making it a chore i just like to organize things... even though they never usually go as planned :roll:

 

[ohiogoatgirl]

been walking in the pen with the saddle on her. the pasture is about 5 acres so there's plenty of walking room. so far she doesn't seem to mind the pack. but the strap that goes on her butt keeps sliding up...? can't see to get it right. any suggestions?