Handy Checklist

PHOTO BY HEIDI MELOCCO

Before you go on the road with your horse, have these important items on hand.

Trailer-Emergency Prep

By Tom Scheve & Neva Kittrell Scheve

Before you go on the road with your horse, have these important items on hand.

In Your Trailer

■ Two spare trailer tires ■ Hydraulic jack ■ Lug wrench ■ 3 emergency triangles (or flares) ■ Chocks ■ Flashlight ■ Electrical tape ■ Duct tape ■ Equine first-aid kit with splint ■ Sharp knife ■ Hay ■ Water ■ Buckets ■ Sponge ■ Water hose ■ Spare halter and lead rope for each horse ■ Spare bulbs for exterior and interior lights ■ Spare fuses, if applicable ■ Fire extinguisher with up-to-date charge ■ WD-40 or other lubricant ■ Broom, shovel, fork, and manure- disposal bags ■ Insect spray (bee and wasp)

For Your Tow Vehicle

■ Jumper cables ■ Spare tire ■ Jack ■ Tire iron ■ Tow chain ■ Wiring materials ■ Spare belts and hoses ■ Replacement fuses ■ Portable air compressor ■ Toolkit ■ Work gloves ■ Cellphone ■ CB radio ■ Extra cash/credit card ■ Registration for vehicle/trailer ■ Proof of insurance ■ Travel papers ■ Road atlas/GPS ■ Emergency-information placard ■ USRider Membership Kit