Just Horsin’ Around: Trailer Packing Checklist 101

Packing my bags is easy, but when it comes to packing the horse trailer, that is another story! Over the year of my family and I hitting up the local and state campgrounds or hauling to weekend show grounds to compete, we’ve tried numerous ways to organize our trailer. This might seem easy to most, however you will soon realize having horses can be a real chore. Below you will find the trailer checklist my family and I use on a daily basis when show and camping season is in full swing.

The Essentials

• Coggins & health certificate
• Wheel chocks
• First Aid Kits (Equine & Human)
• Camp / Show Information & directions
• Vehicle equipment

Horse Equipment

• Hay (Number of Hay Bales ____)
• Feed & scoop w/ large FILLED water jugs
• Salt blocks/ extra tack
• Hay bags / Lead ropes / Leather hole punch
• Manure fork / Bucket
• Shavings & foam squares
• Picket line / Grooming Tote which includes (brushes, combs, hoof picks, etc.)
• Saddles / Saddle Pads / Saddles Racks / Saddle Bags / Blankets
• Girths / Shipping Boots & Leg Wraps
• Fly Protection (Mask, Spray, Sheet)

Vehicle Equipment
Give thought to what you carry such as:
Jumper cables, reflective wear, oil, towels, tool box, tire tool, tire jack, trailer ramp, etc.

Camping Equipment

• Sleeping Bags / Blankets / Sheets / Pillows
• Outdoor Extension Cords
• Flashlights / Lantern / Lamp Oil
• Grill / Firewood / Fuel / Stove
• Matches / Lighter / Gas
• Fan / Heaters
• Chairs / Table / Tablecloth
• Cooler (w/ Food & Drinks)
• Cooking Utensils
• Plates / Cups / Silverware
• Dish Soap / Garbage Bags
• Paper Towels / Toilet Paper
• Hammer / Screw Driver / Shovel
• Level boards to level trailer
• Extra rope & ties

Clothing

• Boots (Riding/Rubber)
• Jeans
• T-Shirts / Flannels / Vest
• Underwear / Socks
• Sweatshirts / Lightweight Jackets / Heavy Jackets
• Rain Gear (Ponchos)
• Gloves
• Chaps / Hat / Hunt Cap
• Shower Shoes
• Swim Suit

Odds & Ends

• Reflective Gloves & Wear
• Toiletries / Personal Care Items
• Soap / Shampoo / Razor / Make-up
• Deodorant / Toothpaste / Toothbrush
• Medication / Towels & Wash Cloths
• Aspirin / Pocket Knife / Mirror
• Extra Batteries
• Video Camera / Cell Phone / Charger
• Insect Repellent / Bee Sting Medication
• Sunscreen / Sunglasses / Reading Glasses
• Duct Tape / Gorilla Glue
• Safety Pins / Sharpie Markers
• Clock / Watch / Compass / Map
• Zip-lock Bags
• Dog Food / Water Bowl / Leash & Cable
• Hands-wipes
• Riding Helmet