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Clinic ULTRA LIGHT OUTFITTING
Ultralight Outfitting Clinic
This clinic focuses on understanding and selecting equipment for ultra‑light trail riding.
The Ultra‑Light Outfitting Clinic looks at equipment choices and load management in the context of trail riding where horses carry gear over multiple days or longer distances.
It addresses how equipment selection directly affects the horse, endurance and recovery.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Perfection is achieved when there is nothing that can be taken away...
Travel light — ride stronger
Trail riding puts the horse’s back and hooves to hard work.
The more we adapt to nature, the less we need — and the more efficient and comfortable our trips become.
This clinic isn’t just about gear lists.
It’s about understanding what truly matters on the trail and how to pack and ride in a way that protects your horse, reduces risk, and increases confidence.
Why ultralight matters
On real trails — especially on multi‑day rides —
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it’s not the distance that tires a horse…
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it’s the weight.
Carrying less means:
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better balance on uneven terrain
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fewer pressure points and soreness
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less fatigue, mentally and physically
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greater freedom of movement for horse and rider
Ultralight is not comfort‑loss — it’s responsibility and efficiency.
This clinic teaches practical decision‑making for outfitting, including:
Saddle and fit
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Choose a saddle with a large contact surface to distribute weight evenly
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A rigid tree and a correct fit protect the horse’s back
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Attachment points should support ultralight systems without bulk
Multi‑function gear
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Use items for more than one purpose (e.g., saddle pad as sleeping mat, blanket as cover)
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Reduce redundancy — only carry what has real trail value
Minimalist mindset
We look at comfort vs. necessity:
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Start with what you need to survive
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Add only what enhances safety or functionality
This mirrors nomadic and traditional trail living — not modern “glamping” expectations.
Practical gear guidance
We go beyond theory to real, tested solutions:
The ultralight mindset
Traveling ultralight is as much about mental attitude as equipment:
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We adapt expectations
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We prioritize horse welfare
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We choose durability and simplicity
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We build confidence, not clutte
That means cheaper isn’t always better — but functional and repairable always is.
Who this clinic is for
This clinic works best for riders who:
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want deeper trail confidence
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plan longer or multi‑day rides
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care about soundness and endurance
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want practical, field‑tested guidance
What to expect
By the end of this clinic, you will understand:
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how to evaluate gear for need vs. weight
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how to pack efficiently
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how to prepare your horse for ultralight travel
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how to adapt ultralight principles to any trail ride
you will find details of specific products here
Costs: 220 USD

