Horse Camping. Time with family and friends
Camping with your horses and family can be so much fun! We are going to a horse camp this week end and it’s a lot of work to get ready, but the fun is worth it. Its good for your horses. Performance horses really need time off the job, to enjoy just riding and being a horse.
Where ever you ride, its its not a regular horse trail, be sure you have permission to be there. That can really mess up your day. There are so many horse camps that its easy to find them and they are set up with you and your horse in mind.
Check the weather forecast and take appropriate clothing. Bug spray for you and your horse is a must. Sun screen is another have to have.
It’s a good idea to make lists of what you need for you and your horse. Clothing for the entire trip, cooking essentials and food for you and your horse. Water buckets, grooming tools, rope and tack.
Its wonderful to be able to set up camp and take rides each day. A good campsite has access to water. Most horse camps have water and corrals. That is the best way. Some people carry portable ones that set up quickly. We have taken our corral panels and that works if you able to take an extra rig or hang them off the horse trailer as some do. A picket line works, be sure the horses are tied at least 10 feet apart. Tethering is done, but not the best way. Horses can come loose or become tangled. Hobbles have been used for years. Be sure your horse is broke to the hobbles as they will be less likely to panic. However you secure your horses, be sure they are away from your campsite. They do attract flies .
Always clean up your camp before leaving. Take your litter and remove all unused hay. Clean those corrals and put manure where the camp grounds ask you to. There is nothing worse than people leaving their mess for the next one to clean. Leave the campsite better than when you found it.
Crazyhorsesaddleshop has many items to assist with that great camping experience.
We have buckets, ropes, halters and those awesome shoe boots.
You never know when your going to loose a shoe on that ride. Have one with you at all times.
Crazy horse saddle shop is dedicated to all the riders and horses out there. Happy Trails and be safe.
Always remember to take Hoof boots on your rides.
CrazyHorseSaddleShop.com has awesome boots, shoes, splint boots and wraps.
We sell items just for your and your horse’s comfort on the trail, in gaming as well as showing.
Another must on those trail’s would be a collapsible feeder. It also works to give them a sip of water on the trail. Net on the front does not allow it to fill, but it works in a pinch.
- collapsible bucket crazyhorsesaddleshop.com
For all those equine needs large and small, just come on in or give us a call.