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Always be prepared for an emergency as well as changing weather conditions when you ride your horse, especially if you are on a camping trip away from home. Planning ahead can mean the diff erence between a successful, fun adventure with your horse or a miserable one that has to be cut short.


Riding » Carry a cell phone; pro- tect it with a baggie or waterproof case


» Drinking water for rider » First aid kit, including a roll of bandage (many items will work for both horse and rider)


» Medicines for pain or allergies (medications in waterproof containers pre-measured for each day; have a list of your medications and any medical conditions writ- ten down and available in case of an emergency)


» Strong string (or rescue bracelet—see: www. survivalstraps.com/


» Whistle » Watch (unless you can check the time on your cell phone or GPS)


» Compass, map and/or GPS » Flashlight or headlamp » Knife (preferably a Leatherman-type tool)


» Cigaret e lighter or wa- terproof matches


» Bug spray » Sun protection » Snacks » Environmentally friend- ly toilet paper


» Dress appropriately for the expected weather


» Clothing suitable for weather changes: raingear, coat, gloves, neck gaiter, etc.


» Instant hand or foot warmers » Helmet » Use a pet I.D. tag or other form of identifi cation on your horse’s bridle. Include your cell phone number as well as your home phone and address


» Hoof boot(s) pre- fi t ed to your horse


» Hoof pick » Hobbles (if horse is trained to use them)


» Electrolytes » Sponge with string


Trip Navigation » Inform someone of your planned trip, destina- tion and duration


» Know your route— plan in advance


» Have map, compass or GPS (know how to use them!)


» Plan ahead in case you become lost. Rule 1 in land naviga- tion is to go back. “Go back” to your last known location and reorient yourself


Vehicle » Full tank of fuel » Maintained regularly (check oil, fl uids, brakes, tire pressures, etc.)


» Good tires, good spare » Jumper cables » Hammer, tools » Flashlight or headlamp » Tow rope


» Trailer Aide » Tire blocks » Join an equestrian-based road assistance program.


Cold and Wet Weather Gear » Extra fl eece or wool sheets for your horse


» Extra winter or waterproof blankets for your horse


» Rump rug for horse » Extra buckets to double up for extra insulation or bring inside at night to keep water from freezing


» Instant hand or feet warmers » Extra gloves, socks, hats, boots or shoes to change into if fi rst set becomes wet


» Extra layers of clothing » Bat eries or way to charge GPS, cell phone, etc.


» WD-40 (to spray on those frozen door latches); or use warm water


» Tarp to keep things covered and dry


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