Military Horsemanship Program
Master the art of military mule packing & horsemanship—train for real-world challenges in extreme terrain.
Topics of Training
- Specialized in military mountain training
- From basic training to advanced extreme terrain travel
- Mule packing training focuses on odd-shaped items, difficult loads, and heavy equipment transport
- Horsemanship training to guide multiple pack mules through difficult terrain
- Nighttime travel, with and without night goggles
- Judging equine potential for prior use, elevations, and purchases
- In-field equine first aid
- Preventive measures to ensure healthy performance over long periods of in-field use
- Gain awareness of equine health status at-a-glance
- Gila Wilderness provides the best terrain challenges in the world
Military Training Program
U-Trail’s instructors bring over 100 years of combined mountain packing experience across some of the most demanding terrain in the world. Thousands of pack trips and hunts in diverse landscapes give our trainers an unmatched depth of knowledge.
Our work ranges from 14,000-foot alpine terrain to low-elevation desert environments. We train soldiers and students to ensure their mountain packing and horseback operations are safe, efficient, and sustainable during extended in-field missions.
Training also covers health and safety prevention techniques and practical problem-solving for challenging field situations.
Camping With Equine
- After-work observation training
- Camping with horses – herd management, watering, feeding, grazing, high-lining (night and daytime high-lining), hobbling
- Shoeing training
- Managing fatigue issues
- Weather-related problems
Gila Wilderness
- Provides the best training environment in the world
- Mountainous 8,000’ alpine country
- Difficult rocky/steep terrain
- River/creek crossings
- Extreme remote landscapes
- Wildlife encounters
Equine Relationship & Performance
- Building strong handler–equine partnerships through intentional relationship development.
- Understanding the physiological structure and movement of the horse to identify strengths and vulnerabilities.
- Preventive care techniques to reduce risk of injury and improve long-term performance.
Mule Packing Training
- Five different packing techniques handle odd-shaped materials, difficult loads, and heavy equipment transport
- Learn to secure mule loads for safe movement over steep and extreme terrain situations
Equine First Aid & Observation Training
- Learn to observe behavioral changes in working equine to prevent health issues
- In-field equine first aid for:
- Open wounds
- Colic
- Saddle sores
- Hoof issues
- Regeneration of fatigued animals
- Train to determine the health and well-being of your equine partner at a glance
Horsemanship Training
- Develop a safe, reliable partnership with your horse.
- Train your mount to carry and respond to the lead with confidence.
- Learn how to lead a pack string through challenging terrain.
- Build skills to manage unsafe or unexpected situations while leading a pack string.
- Apply essential safety techniques for long-term, in-field success.
Night Travel
- Train with and without night goggles for safe nighttime activities
Situational Problem-Solving
- How to handle problems on the trail
- Steps to get moving again
Equine Performance Evaluations
- Helpful training in selecting and purchasing equine
Pricing
- $255.00 per soldier/ per day, plus 9.1% tax
Booking Information:
U-Trail Horseback Adventures
46 Wild Horse Road, PO Box 66
Glenwood, NM 88039
Email:
utrail@gilanet.com
Cell:
575-519-8569
Skype:
575-519-8569
“My Horsemanship Training and Wilderness Pack Adventures allow me to pass on the experience I have gained living most of my life on the back of a horse, in wilderness backcountry conditions.
Riding rough and rugged country shapes my clinics for a safe, secure, and horse-sustainable experience. Learn the benefits of relationships between horse and rider. Living lessons that will benefit your life”
— James Mater, U-Trail Owner
