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DIY packsaddle

DIY packsaddle

Course code: WRKE108

Introduction

Introduction

This course focuses on the step-by-step manufacturing process of a pack saddle for donkeys and mules.

This pack saddle is created through a simple construction method, using local and affordable materials. This is especially important considering that many of the places around the world where working equines are present and essential are poor and have few resources.

All the manufacturing steps are presented in this course in an easy-to-understand manner, based on practical videos that explain the entire manufacturing process in detail, step by step, so you can build your own pack saddle.

Free online course. Self-paced.

Course details

Throughout a series of ten modules, all aspects of the manufacturing process will be covered in an organised, methodical order.

By the end of this course, we hope you will understand the importance of pack saddles for the health and well-being of working equines and will be able to learn all the steps of the manufacturing process, whether you are a user or someone working in the animal welfare sector who will advise other users on the importance of pack saddles.

Modules

  1. Introduction to the course; 
  2. Introduction to pack saddles; 
  3. The Donkey Sanctuary pack saddle; 
  4. List of materials and tools; 
  5. Making the pack saddle; 
  6. Girths, breast straps and breeching; 
  7. Slight changes to the pack saddle if used in combination with a wooden frame; 
  8. Use of the pack saddle for the first time; 
  9. Maintenance and daily care of the pack saddle; 
  10. Final aspects

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