Back Country Horsemen Guidebook
3. Purpose
This guidebook is not a substitute for experience, responsibility,
ability, or common sense, but it is an aggregation of the combined wisdom
of some of the most knowledgeable horsemen of our time. These men
and women have adapted their methods from the experience gained through
hundreds of trips into our back country and wilderness areas. Although
it was our primary objective to provide information and guidance to the
inexperienced person, it is certain even an experienced horseman will benefit
from this information.
There are various government agencies, which are charged with the responsibility
of managing our back country under different laws and regulations.
It is our duty to guard these areas against adverse impact. Adverse
impact has forced the closure of a few areas to horse use. The necessity
to close the majority of these areas has been the result of horse misuse
rather than overuse. The education of horsemen, the proper regard
for our environment, and discretion in the handling and use of our horses
will help eliminate the need for further closures.
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