We want your horse riding experience to be a pleasurable one, whether you're out riding with friends, on an organized ride or participating in competition, here are some checklists to make your riding safe and enjoyable.
HORSE SUPPLIES
- Halter
- Lead Rope(s)
- Light Stable Sheet
- Heavier blanket if weather indicates
- Shipping boots/leg wraps
- Saddle
- Bridle & reins
- Breast collar & crupper
- Saddle bag/pommel bags
- Saddle pad/blankets
- Girth covers
- Lunge line(s)
- Whip
- Hay
- Grain
- Beet pulp
- Water (if needed)
- Manure rake
- Scoop shovel
- Water bucket
- Feed bucket
- Hay bag or hay net
- Grain scoop
PERSONAL SUPPLIES
- Riding pants and jeans
- Shirts/t-shirts
- Riding boots
- Camp shoes/mud boots
- Socks (lots)
- Jacket or sweater
- Undergarments
- Extra set of keys
- Pocketknife
- Lip balm
- Warm knit hat ∓ gloves
- Protective head gear
- Alarm clock
- Assorted sizes of safety pins
- Toiletries
- Sunblock lotion & insect repellent
- First aid kit
- Nail file, clippers, tweezers
- Toilet paper, tissue
- Analgesic
- Any special medication
- Pencils & note pad
- Stopwatch or extra wristwatch
TO TAKE ON THE TRAIL
- Hoof pick
- Pocket knife/wire cutters
- Lip balm
- Sponge on a thong
- Watch/stopwatch
- Lunch for horse & rider
- Leather thongs (laces)
- Halter/lead rope
- Helmet
- Saddle bags if desired
- Canteen/water bottle
- Bug repellent
- Sunblock
- Horse cookies
- Raincoat
CAMPING SUPPLIES
- Tent and stakes
- Sleeping bag ∓ pillow
- Clips/snaps/rings
- Hatchet with hammer head
- Cot, air mattress or foam pad
- Pillow
- Waterproof tarp
- Working Lantern
- Lawn Chairs
- Table
- Garbage bags
- Water bottles
CARRY IN GLOVE BOX
- Map and directions to the ride
- Copy of horse's registration papers
- Negative Coggins test & health cert.
RIDER SUPPLIES WITHIN EASY ACCESS
- Flashlights
- Rain gear
- Fire extinguisher
- Camera