Balancing your Load

Whether you are packing a string of mules or loading your Western Saddle Bags, balancing your load is crucial. A balanced load will help protect stock from soring and muscle strain. They will also be more comfortable, which will help ensure their endurance and performance on the trail. Uncomfortable stock can act up. Indeed, a common cause of a wreck on the trail is the shifting of an unbalanced load. In the article "Balancing your Load", owner and founder of Outfitters Supply, Russ Barnett, discusses how to ensure your load is packed successfully.