Definition: A horse that is calm, doesn't spook and is very obedient may be referred to as a packer. It sounds like a negative term, but if you are looking for a quiet riding horse the promise of a packer in an advertisement may indicate a horse worth looking at.
Definition of Packer
By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide
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