The Necessities For Horse Saddle Bags For extended rides on a horse, a saddle bag helps to have. They can hold the key to surviving numerous situations while on the trail. Whether it's for you, your horse, or even another animal or individual you may encounter along the way, it is always best to be well prepared. Overloading the horse nonetheless is not acceptable. To make sure you cover all of your bases without going overboard, here are a few essentials you should be sure to hold in your saddle bag. First Aid It is important that you keep a properly stocked first aid kit within your saddle bag. Bandages are essential if you, the horse or someone you meet on the route has suffered a critical wound. Items in the first aid kit are standard and should not be hard to gather. You should have disposable elastic bands to help stop bleeding from sizeable wounds, as well as feminine hygiene pads to absorb large amounts of blood. For minor cuts, you should have wound powder to help clot the wound and stop the blood loss. Non-stick sterilized gauze pads to cleanse the wounds are necessary. Remember, you should have a larger, totally stocked first aid kit at your camp site, so you do not need to keep your first aid kit in your bag heavily filled. Survival In the case that you find yourself stuck or stranded away from your campsite after dark, you will want to have your bag equipped. Same as with the first aid kit, you will not want to overload it with a bunch of “what if†products; your bag should be prepped with enough essentials to get you through one evening. Everyone ought to carry a good supply of drinking water in the saddle bag similar to anyone would bring along when participating in outside sports or adventures. Not only is the water required for drinking purposes, you may have to boil it for first aid or even food. Along with water, it's also wise to carry iodine tablets, that you could use to purify stream water if necessary. To call for help, you should carry a whistle, plus a signal mirror, but be sure you learn how to signal before taking to a trail. For your meal for the evening, you must have freeze dried rations you can mix with water to eat. You need to have matches and a fire-starter to create a campfire, and also a space blanket to keep warm. The blanket could also serve as a huge signaling device. Novelty Items Once you have secured the essential items in your saddle bag, there are several extras that you might like to bring that can still be very helpful on the trail. Remember that it is best to pack your horse light, so always keep these to a minimum. A multipurpose tool, an extra pair of reins, pain or allergy medicine, rain gear, disposable wipes, nonperishable food are several other examples of items you might want to bring along. The horse trail can be a wonderful adventure, and though you hope not to need them, it is always best to be equipped with first aid, survival, and other essential items. Make sure that you effectively stock your horse saddle bags with these items, and you will be fully prepared to enjoy your next experience on the open trail. Saddle-Up Trail Riders
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The Necessities For Horse Saddle Bags
For extended rides on a horse, a saddle bag helps to have. They can hold the key to surviving numerous situations while...
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