FirstAidKit4trail

(For saddle bag or cantle bag) Here's what we've found to be a practical first aid kit to carry on horseback. It all fits nicely into a cantle bag that we take on all trail rides.

1. Pocket first aid kit

2. Baggies of band-aids and towelettes

3. 2X2 gauze pads

4. Kotex (for bulk dressing)

5. Waterproof bandaging tape

6. Ace Bandage

7. Antibiotic ointment

8. Vet wrap

9. Triangular bandage

10. Phenylbutazone ("BUTE") tabs or paste

11. Betadine (diluted)

12. Electrolytes

13. Compact mirror

14. Safety pins

15. Small rubber bands

16. "Desitin" ointment

17. Hoof pick w/ brush

18. 12cc bent tip catheter

19. Insect repellant wipes (horse)

20. Insect repellant wipes (human)

21. Forceps

22. Small hand towel

23. Kleenex

24. Dental floss

25. Velcro straps

26. 2) 6" rubber hoses

27. Scissors

28. Moisturizing lotion

29. "Chapstick"

30. Aspirin, Tylenol, etc.

31. Antihistamine

32. Insect sting swabs

33. "Visine"

34. Eye pad

35. "Digel"

36. Sewing kit

37. Sun screen

38. Drop cloth

39. Emergency money

40. TRAIL MAPS!

KBR Equestrian Safety Information: KBR Horse Safety Information, © 1997-2010 Lamm's Kickin' Back Ranch and Willis & Sharon Lamm. All rights reserved. Duplication of any of this material for commercial use is prohibited without express written permission. This prohibition is not intended to extend to personal non-commercial use, including sharing with others for safety and learning purposes, provided this copyright notice is attached. ASHA has a use permission by Willis Lamm.

Be sure to inspect your first aid supplies periodically, particularly at the beginning and end of each trail ride season!