>From Lili of the gaitedhorse list: I just rolled some up into a little roll (I forget - I think I rolled it around a piece of cardboard) and keep that in my pack. Along with vetwrap, kotex pad (good for wounds), leather strings, hoofpick, leatherman, knife, *extra* little lead rope (climbing rope from REI), snacks, bandaids etc, whistle, bandana (for dust or wounds), sunscreen, lip balm...can't think of what else! Always keep it on my saddle. Oh, and water bottles, of course.
Keep my cell phone in my ankle safe (from Susan), along with another knife and hoof pick (easier to get to). I don't usually do this because I hate fanny packs, but it is recommended to keep a water bottle (or camelback) on your person, at least in warm weather. If you get dumped and have to walk a ways (without your horse!), you will still have water. I have my ID (name, license #, insurance info, ICE - "in case of emergency" - phone #, allergy info, etc) engraved on a dog tag that I pin to my shirt. I don't always wear it close to home (big boarding place, well-used trails & they know me & my horse - someone would spot me and/or come looking when my horse came home alone!), but do when trailering away to ride. Also then I braid a tag with Sunny's name & my phone # into his mane. Lili Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
