[texang73]

Hi all,
Lurker here, I event mostly, but enjoy taking my guy out on the trails... I just bought a cantle pack for my English saddle, this one

I plan on using the water bottles, of course, and I have a tube of electrolytes and a rope halter/lead combo to go in the bag... But what else? I usually am just out for a few hours, just one day rides. What else would you put in the pack?

I already have a Cashel ankle safe for the cell phone, hoof pick, ID etc.

TIA!

[BEARCAT]

I like to carry a roll of vetrap, and also some sort of string/cord (to fix broken tack, etc..)

[bird4416]

I usually wrap some duct tape in a roll and carry that along.

[Shadow14]

A small pack of kleenex. Never know when nature calls.
I carry a 10 foot 3/8 diameter neck rope that can be quickly made into a rope halter , it takes alot less space then a halter and lead rope for tying. It fits any horse you come across. Instead of a hoof pipe I carry a good fold up knife that beside being used as a hood pick can be used for other things.

[tpup]

Something that can cut wire - like a little Swiss Army fold up knife. Just happened to a friend that was trail riding - her horse got caught up in some hidden fence wire. Hoof pick and I also heard of Benadryl (in case of bee stings or immediate allergy to something).

[texang73]

All very good ideas! Thanks!

[JollyBadger]

I carry a small first-aid kit, folding hand saw in case I run into downed branches or vines, leather string for emergency tack repairs, etc.

[Diamond Jake]

Individual wipes of OFF! and an equine bug repellant.

Trail mix bar for yourself. (My blood sugar crashes sometimes)

Maybe a couple of zip ties or a pocket size rain poncho?

Like me, you might not ever need these things, but hey- it's fun to fill the cantle pack with stuff! You will be like the MacGyver of the equine world!

[texang73]

Like me, you might not ever need these things, but hey- it's fun to fill the cantle pack with stuff! You will be like the MacGyver of the equine world!

Agreed!

[pines4equines]

Okay, don't flame me but I always have a nice color of lipstick in my saddle bag as you never know who you'll meet on the trail...

[texang73]

Oh no flaming Pines! You really do never know who you'll meet and where!

[Diamond Jake]

Okay, don't flame me but I always have a nice color of lipstick in my saddle bag as you never know who you'll meet on the trail...

Oh P4E,
Of COURSE you would! You are just that classy of a gal!
I mean, next to looking at people's butts in jeans and looking down their pants to find the brand design.. you would not do anything like THAT!

[pines4equines]

Arh, arh all!!!