When using a trailer stall to transport supplies, it is helpful to have a “stud door” separating that storage stall so your supplies do not tumble around and get tangled in your horse’s legs during the trip.
HITTING THE TRAILS Once you have your creature comforts figured out and packed, don’t forget about practical items you’ll need during your rides. In your saddle bags, pack a GPS or at least a compass, small flashlight, sunscreen, a sample size bottle of Equilite’s SORE NO-MORE® (for cuts, bruises, bug bites, sore muscles) and water. An extra bottle of water for your horse is sensible, if there is none to be found on the trail. Teach your horse to drink from a bottle at home.
Always pack some sort of food for you just in case you are out longer than you expected. Take some Forage First treats for your horse in case there is no grass to help him revitalize his energy. Be sure to feed a sustaining feed so that your horse can continue to draw from it during long hours blazing trails. We like ADM and Farmer’s Coop. Sweet feed is like eating a candy bar; energy plummets after a short time. Have vet wrap, antibiotic ointment, a small container of fly spray, a hoof boot, and a Leatherman type tool to use in case a shoe becomes loose and needs to be pulled. Pack a whistle or flare (some way to get attention should you become
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distressed), and a rope halter and lead if you do not have a mecate on your reins, in case you have to lead or pony a horse.
Include little things like lip balm, a pen and paper, your business card (in case you meet up with someone and need to exchange info), a nail file, an extra snap or piece of leather to repair any gear that may break, and flagging tape if you need to mark a dangerous hole or bees.
Be sure to keep your cell phone on you in case you are separated from your horse! always enter the phone number for the park, office, lodge, or local law enforcement in your phone before you head out.
BACK TO BASE CAMP You will want to bring a hose to rinse your partner when you return to camp. If no hose hookup is available, bring enough water so you can give your horse
a sponge rinse from a bucket. You may want to offer him a nice liniment rinse or bath with SORE NO- MORE products to help alleviate muscle soreness and itching. While your horse is relaxing after the ride, spend a little time decompressing with him instead of just tossing him back on the high-line. Allow him to eat grass while you sip a
refreshing beverage on the other end of his line. He will appreciate it and you will find it relaxing as well.
As always, boot up, be safe, and have fun!
Everyone has favorite tricks of the trade. Feel free to post them on our Live To Ride Facebook page!
Angie Ferrell and Jenny Lance work together under the name “Live To Ride.” Ferrell breeds and raises American Quarter Horses and participates in extreme trail riding, ranch versatility, reining and cow working disciplines out of her farm in Lexington, TN. Lance participates in dressage, some cow working, and trail riding from Athens, OH. For more info, visit
www.LiveToRideHorses.com
A Camping with Horses Trailer List can be found at:
www.LivetoRideHorses.com/ campingchecklist
Watch our video on safe trailer products for your next trip on HolisticHorse TV
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