Survival Checklist

Although the sunny days far outnumber the cloudy days, you may expect it to cool off during storms. The spring, May and June, can be cool at times, and so can the fall. Storms may bring rain and even snow. They usually only last an afternoon, but it may cool off 20 degrees or more. July and August are usually hot.

Please bring the following; Personal clothing and toiletries, camp towel, flashlight, good socks and riding boots. Some riders wear riding tights underneath their jeans to prevent chapping. Chaps also help, in that regard. Jeans should have the ‘small seam’ on the inside of the leg, as the large seam tends to rub sores on your knees, when riding for extended periods. You may also wish to bring some ‘moleskin’ and athletic tape, in case you do get chapped knees or other areas.

Jacket
Make sure it is good in the wind. Layering works well.

Wide-brimmed hat
Needed for sun protection. You may wish to bring a Hard-hat. Please have a strap or “Stampede String” to keep your hat on in the wind, or when riding fast.

Raincoat
Please, no cheap plastic ponchos. They are no good in the wind. You have been warned!

Riding Gloves
Optional

Camp shoes
Such as athletic shoes.

Insect repellant.
Optional

Sleeping bag
Rentals available at $20.00 per ride.

Sunscreen
We recommend an SPF of 15 or better.

Lipbalm with sunscreen

Sunglasses

Waterbottle
Please bring 2 -1 quart or liter bottles. They will fit better in the horn-bags. Large, circular canteens are hard to tie on securely enough, so they won’t bounce while trotting and galloping.

MAY, JUNE, SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER
Extra warm clothes- long sleeved shirt or sweater, warm socks and gloves, and a hat that covers your ears.