Black Mountain Pack Llamas

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Llama Orientation Outline

 Our clinic has adopted the Wilderness Ridge Trail Llamas training orientation curriculum, with their approval.

 

Equipment

 

  • Panniers
  • Pack Scale
  • Saddle
  • Blanket
  • Lead Rope
  • Picket Stake
  • Tie Out Lines
  • Water Bucket
  • Carabiners
  • Halter
  • Brush
  • Gear Organization
  • Equipment & Truck Checklists
  • Vehicle Emergency Kit

 

 

Llama Behavior 

 

  • Llama Anatomy
  • Behavior and Sounds
  • Behaviors & Personalities
  • Safe Zones
  • Do’s and Don’ts
  • Physical Limits - Heat, Weight, Mileage

 

 

Llama Handling

 

  • Approaching
  • Touching
  • Brushing
  • Haltering 
  • Saddling 
  • Hitching
  • Load and Unload Panniers
  • Leading 
  • Stake Outs
  • Removing Saddle
  • Feeding/Watering
  • Catching a Loose Llama
  • Crossing Water and/or Mud
  • Managing Strings
  • Trailering
  • Unloading
  • Bathing

 

 

Hiking & Camping With Llamas

 

  • At Trailhead
  • On Trail
  • At Camp
  • Rest Stops - Handling Waste 
  • Leave No Trace
  • Risk Management
  • Weather & Environmental Considerations
  • Terrain Challenges
  • Encountering Wildlife or Carcasses
  • Troubleshooting

 

 

First Aid & Safety

 

  • First Aid Kit
  • Safety Precautions
  • Inspecting Feet
  • Cleaning & Dressing Wounds
  • Pain Management
  • Poisonous Plants
  • Flies
  • Potential Predators
  • Bear Protocols
  • Emergency Procedures

 

 

Additional Trips from the Pros

 

BMPL-Specific Rules

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024