Mid winter in the Victorian High Country and our thoughts go beyond the snow-covered mountains outside, to the promise of another great summer season of horses in the Alpine National Park.Our long established packhorse tours of the best of the Bogongs are once again offered, as is our program of Natural Horsemanship mobile clinics, combining our renowned guiding with the talents and bush wisdom of Wayne Banney.You will also notice a new offering this year, packing school where we will be conducting a tour that focuses on teaching the skills of using packhorses and wilderness camping with horses.A more comprehensive newsletter will follow in a few months. Right now Steve is about to leave for the North West of Australia, assisting on a 4WD expedition to the Western deserts and the Canning Stock Route with Diamantina Tours.After a long summer with BHA, eldest son Lin and staffers Brodie and Tom are heading to the USA to sharpen their skills at Rock Creek Pack Station, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.Kath will be keeping the home fires burning, and would welcome any phone inquiries about the upcoming season. 03 5754 4849. Steve will answer emails on his return from the desert.Check out the full program, contact details and ride descriptions on our web site