What to Bring on Trail (for horsemen)

Suggestions:

  • Bring the same stuff suggested for non-horsemen, plus...
  • Leatherman knife with pliers
    • For fixing half-thrown shoes, and many other uses
  • Easy Boot
    • To get your horse home after throwing a shoe
  • Hoof pick
  • Vet wraps
  • Lead rope and halter
    • For hitching at resting places, or leading home in event of mishap
    • Never tie a horse with a bit in its mouth
  • Small leather strap, shoelace, and/or large safety pin
    • For making emergency tack repairs
  • Small section of rubber hose
    • Put it up their nose to keep airway open in event of snake bite on the nose