If this is not possible, look for a kid that is well proportioned for its size. We recommend choosing a goat that is friendly, curious, doesn't mind being touched places, and one that has an alertness and brightness to its character. Horns on a pack goat function as a cooling system - they each have a large blood vessel running through them. This allows the animal to cool itself as the blood circulates through the horn. The heat dissipates to the surface of the horn.
Horns are also good for protection against dogs and predators.
This is for safety simply because many people do not hand raise their goats, and some breeds of goats tend to be more aggressive than others. Our experience indicates that disbudding is best done with the use of a hot iron, as pastes and castrator bands do not work well with goats. Two types of packs are commonly used. A soft pack is usually used for day hikes or for training purposes. You also need a collar and lead for the goat.