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