Packing Roll

During my trip with Steve and Cath Baird in the Australian Alps, I was very impressed with their system of attaching sleeping bag, coat, and mat behind the saddle. They used a canvas roll that bent in a U-shape to go over the horses back. This distributes the weight evenly and comfortably for the horse. I have since had a similar roll made up. It simply attaches by a couple of straps to the back of the saddle and keeps everything dry and protected….and leaves more room on the pack-horse.