This is going to vary dramatically from person to person. How confident you are, how much of a minimalist you want to be, how well you know your horse, how much of a prepper you are, the list could go on!
I would say I’m somewhere in the middle of pure minimalist and chronic over packer. I always have what I need, I usually have spares and if it comes to it I’ve always got something that will make do. On top of what’s in the video below I always have a well stocked lorry/trailer/towing vehichle. I carry spares of almost everything essential, first aid kit for both human and horse, rugs for all occasions, corral gear and the essential tea making facilities!
I’m a pretty experienced Endurance rider now after 21 years in the sport so I guess I have the confidence to know what I need. I have 4 main lists: The Day Ride 16-50km (which is the video you’re seeing below), the Overnight Ride 16-50km, The Crew Car (This has to include food and drink for the crew) and The Vet Gate kit 64-160km. Theses list have been tweaked over the years and are different depending on which horse is going and of course laminated so I can check things off as I pack.
What do you guys think is on the essentials list? Is there stuff missing from what I’d pack or do you think you wouldn’t take some of it?
Beth Endurance 