What's more enjoyable than camping with your horse! You can bring your whole family on a summer adventure. There's so much to experience and see. You can explore new and exciting trails with your four-legged best friend. It's important you create a checklist before you set out for this camping trip though.

Horse Camping Checklist

  • Your horse's regular food (hay, grain, supplements)
  • Some of those 5-gallon water jugs filled with your horse's barn water
  • Riding gear (saddle, breast collar, pad, headstall)
  • Halter and lead line
  • Grooming supplies (especially a hoof pick)
  • Hobbles, portable corral, or high line kit
  • Saddle bag
  • Fly mask and bug spray
  • Pitchfork or shovel for manure
  • Manure bucket
  • Sleeping bag
  • Toiletries
  • Proper riding attire (boots, jeans, gloves)
  • Helmet
  • Rain slicker or jacket
  • People bug spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Simple meals and snacks (like trail mix or protein bars)
  • Plenty of water for yourself
  • First-aid kit
  • GPS
  • Bear spray
  • Lighter
  • Duct tape
  • Batteries
  • Flashlight
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Tents set up for camping. Photo by Alexander Klimm.

Your individual circumstances will dictate specifics that you need. It's a great idea to get your horse trailer serviced before you go on a trip. If you're trailer doesn't have living quarters, then you'll need a cabin or tent. There are many places that offer horse facilities like a corral for overnight use. Your camping adventure can be as rustic or glamorous as you make it!

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