Herd Structure

A typical Elk herd will consist of thirty to forty primary riders, not counting the elderly, infirm, or children. Those who cannot ride are brought along in specially-constructed saddle attachments or a lightweight but sturdy land sledge.

In addition to the primary riders, who form the bulk of the mature adults, each herd will also have two to three satellite groups of youths and young adults itching to prove themselves and feel the wind in their hair. These satellite groups are known as Fardrinden, or “far riders”, and serve a number of purposes to their parent herd.