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Here’s a Checklist for Your
Next Horse/Mule Packing Trip |
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The following equipment
list provided by High Country Supply. It is a guide to help you
prepare for horse pack trips. More items are listed than you will
actually need or be able to take. This list will give you an idea of
some of the equipment possibilities.
Before leaving on your
next trip, be sure to review the public land information and
requirements for stock in the area. When in bear country make sure
you follow the additional requirements from the US Forest Service
and National Parks. |
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Equipment for Each Animal
- Decker or Sawbuck Pack Saddle
- Side Pull Mule Halter (include one extra)
- Saddle blanket
- Lead rope
- Panniers (many need bear proof) and Lash
Cincha with rope
- Saddle Bags for riding horse
- Bridle
- Old cinch (Use around trees. Helps
eliminate rope burns when necessary to tie stock to trees.)
- Containment system for each horse:
hobbler, picket rope and pins
General Items for
Stock
- Hoof pick
- Grooming supplies (curry comb, brush,
etc.)
- Canvas bucket
- Easy boot (emergency shoe for a horse
that anybody can put on)
- Shoeing kit (horseshoe hammer, horseshoe
nails)
- First aid kit for animals (large-sized
gauze, tape, elastic bandages, salve, antibiotic ointment, etc.)
- Ropes for picket lines, tying up corrals,
etc.
- Wire cutters & extra fence wire (For
emergency purposes if necessary to cut through a fence)
- Insect repellent for horses
- Clothing - Inner Layer
- Synthetic long johns
- Inner socks (wool or synthetic)
Clothing - Insulating
Layer
- Pile shirts or jackets
- Down or synthetic fill jackets
- Down or synthetic fill vest
- Wool shirt
- Wool sweater
- Pants
- T-shirt
- Wool socks (2 pairs)
- Wool stocking hat
- If you expect cold weather: wool gloves
Clothing - Protective Layer
- Wind breaker or parka with hood
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Cowboy hat for sun protection
- Pants Pockets
- Matches (with striker in waterproof
container)
- Knife
- Fire starter
Feet
- Cowboy boots
- Lightweight boots for hiking
- Extra socks
Bedroom
- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad
- Tent (poles, stakes, fly, guy lines) OR
Tarp and Ground Cloth
- Candle, Flash Light or Lantern
Kitchen
- Camp Stove
- Matches in stove
- Fuel bottle (with gas)
- Funnel
- Pots
- Frying Pan
- Dutch Oven
- Pot gripper
- Cup
- Spoon
- Corkscrew
- Food
- Water container(s) & water
- Water purification system (filter &
accessories, purification tablets)
Repair
Kit
- Leather and laces
- Leather punch
- Sewing needle
- Nylon thread or dental floss
- Duct tape
- Vice grips (5" size)
- Bailing wire
- Extra stove parts (gaskets for stove,
fuel cap, etc.)
- Emergency Kit
- Bear Deterrent
- Matches (and striker in waterproof
container)
- Fire starter (solid fuel pellets, candle,
pitch wood, etc.)
- Compass
- Map
- Knife
- Nylon cord
First Aid
Kit
- Two gauze rolls (2" wide)
- Moleskin for blisters
- Chap Stick
- Sunblock
- Two triangular bandages
- Six sterile pads (4"x4")
- Anti-acid tablets
- Ace bandage
- Band Aids-assorted sizes
- Butterfly closures
- Safety pins
- Aspirin
- Two-inch first aid tape
- First aid book
- Personal medications
Personals
- Lotion
- Toothbrush/paste
- Glasses or contacts
- Comb
- Mirror
Miscellaneous
- Axe & Sheath
- File and stone for sharpening axe
- Folding saw
- Sunglasses
- Sun block
- Headlamp or flashlight (spare batteries
and bulb)
- Extra candles
- Watch
- Notebook/pencil
- Toilet paper
- Insect repellent
- Fishing gear & license
- Binoculars
- Day pack for day hikes
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High Country Supply
140 E Stetson No 311
Hemet, CA 92543
United States
Ph: 866-389-0018
e-mail: jumpswest@gmail.com
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