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HORSE PACKING 



Fig. 3 



Fig. 3. The packer then places the load (this is a hitch 

 that will rarely be used except for game or emer- 

 gency supplies) across the saddle. 

 The hind legs or haunches are thrust through the 

 bight on the near side. The head, neck or fore- 

 quarters, through the bight on the off side. 

 The packer makes a bowline on the end of the rope 

 on the off side. 

 The load and lash rope are now as shown in Fig. 3. 



