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From meat to the saddle: B.C. rancher trains yaks to carry riders
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From meat to the saddle: B.C. rancher trains yaks to carry riders

I find it fascinating that a rancher in British Columbia is giving yaks a new role beyond meat production. Jamie Kamps at Black Yak Cattle Co. is training Toro, a young yak, to carry riders and pull loads. These animals have a calm temperament and sturdy build, making them great candidates for riding and packing. It’s exciting to see such a unique approach that could offer yaks a life as pleasure animals instead of just livestock. This could open up new possibilities for how we appreciate and use these hardy creatures.
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