Student project: Goats for Water

[hihobaron]

        Hello
Your project has merit and the Pack Saddle people (and kit) Recommended by NANO is a good worth while place to start.
Even if you have to order one shipped to you. E-mail the people and explain your object and you will get good experience and help with the problems of Goat Packing.
I am just starting with goat packing but have years of horse,mule ,and donkey work experience to draw on.
Aside from proper fit of equipment, keeping the load balanced side to side weight wise is critical point to get across.
Water being very heavy per volume and has a tendency to slosh (not good).
Max average weight for the typical African Goat I have seen is about 20-25 % body weight that includes the weight of the pack saddle and rigging.. 
You have found one of the best sources online for goat packing right on this site. Keep in touch,ask question and I am sure your will get a range of answers.

Happy Trails
hihobaron