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02-09-2018, 10:34 AM
I have fitted Miniature Alpine with the Kid Trainer and it's an excellent fit. The Nigerian would need to weigh 62.5# and be in great shape to carry a 25# pack (at 40% of the goat's weight).
I have the Sopris Rookie with Rookie & Intermediate panniers, the Northwest Packgoat wood crossbuck with panniers and the Kid Trainer. For ease of use and fit I'll take the Kid Trainer, hands down. I haven't tried it on my standard size wethers but I'm sure it would work fine. The straps are very adjustable.
The big issue I found with saddle and panniers for small goats is the length of the saddle and the length and height of the panniers. Saddles are too long and panniers are too long plus hang too low to the ground.
Here's a photo of the Kid Trainer on a friends Miniature Alpine.
Elise and Honeybun Big Flat.jpg (Size: 72.07 KB / Downloads: 77)
I have the Sopris Rookie with Rookie & Intermediate panniers, the Northwest Packgoat wood crossbuck with panniers and the Kid Trainer. For ease of use and fit I'll take the Kid Trainer, hands down. I haven't tried it on my standard size wethers but I'm sure it would work fine. The straps are very adjustable.
The big issue I found with saddle and panniers for small goats is the length of the saddle and the length and height of the panniers. Saddles are too long and panniers are too long plus hang too low to the ground.
Here's a photo of the Kid Trainer on a friends Miniature Alpine.
Elise and Honeybun Big Flat.jpg (Size: 72.07 KB / Downloads: 77)
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