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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