Posted 2006-07-13 11:03 AM (#44553) Subject: I'm a newbie with a question
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Posts: 14
Location: Langley BC Canada
Hi I'm leasing a horse. Back in the saddle again after 29 yrs. I have bought a horse trailer & was wondering what should I stock in it. lead ropes?? how many?? fly spray etc etc. I will be trailering her to local shows. How much water should I bring or do these shows have a place for a horse to drink????
Posted 2006-07-13 12:30 PM (#44560 - in reply to #44553) Subject: RE: I'm a newbie with a question
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Posts: 648
Location: Coconut Creek, FL
It's really a matter of preference, but here's what I can remember is in my trailer DR:
(2) halters, (2-3) leads, 2 girths, (2) saddle pads, several buckets, (2) 6 gallon water containers, hay bag, saddle bags, 2 bridles, lots of bailing twine, trailer ties, fly swatter (horse hair tail), fly mask
various meds, brushes, fly spray, bungee cords, hoof pick, 1st aide kit, sponges, stethoscope, bute & banime paste, leg wraps, vetwrap, hand cleaner, hoof picks
duct tape, hammer, spare tire, various lengths of rope, branch clippers, broom
during camping season: tie-out rope, tree savers, fold up chairs (2-3), small table, porta-potty, tp, fence poles for electric paddock, fence tape & charger
Rear tack: manure fork, tarps to cover trailer tires when using trailer
Posted 2006-07-13 1:45 PM (#44571 - in reply to #44553) Subject: RE: I'm a newbie with a question
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Posts: 1723
Location: michigan
I bought a big tool box and stocked it with what I'd need at a show- brushes,fly spray,show sheen,a lead rope, halter, a bunch of clean towels,bottle of shampoo......etc. I leave that stuff in the trailer so I am ready to go. Don't get to cluttered- sometimes I pack so much stuff I forget what I have. After a few shows, you'll know what you do and don't need. Extra stuff is ok but be realistic about what extra things you'll really need. I can see a extra lead and halter but you can over do it getting two of everything ( not to mention that can get expensive) Think about packing a few first aid items but again, not so much it gets cluttered. Keep it simple.