Checklist

By: BIG Mike McDaniel

horseback trail riding checklist

The weather’s warming up & you’re itching to load your horse
up & do some trail riding. Before you saddle up and head out
to the great outdoors, here’s a checklist of essentials to
make your trip safe & enjoyable.

Check over your truck and trailer

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Check tire pressure & wear
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Check your floorboards for rot & cracks
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Check gates and latches for damage
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Check your hitch for wear
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Check your brake lights and turn signals
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Look for any sharp edges or rust holes



Check your horse over – your horse should be able to:

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Be tied safely
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Stand calmly when being tacked up
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Go forward, backward, left, right & most importantly,
stop on command
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Cross water, bridges or fallen trees if you anticipate
any of those on your ride
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Load and unload from the trailer easily
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Be in good enough shape for the length of ride and
terrain

What to bring with?

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Map of where you’re going, noting parking areas for
trailers
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Copy of Health Papers if required and a Trail Pass
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Clothes appropriate for the weather that’s been
forecasted
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First aid kit for you & the horse
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Tack that’s been thoroughly checked over along with
extra reins, cinches, halter & lead lines
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Fly spray for the horse, bug spray for you.
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Water & hay, buckets & hay net
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Cooler with water & snacks for you
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A friend or cell phone – let someone know where you’re
going & when you expect to be back if you’re going
alone

Trail riding can be fun & relaxing. Using this checklist can
make it stress free.

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