What to pack

Brandy House Farm

for one centre holidays

Testimonials

Dear Medina and Karen, at last a very belated but absolutely HUGE THANK YOU for the wonderful trip across Wales, It all feels like a long time ago now.............But I do want to say thank you. It was a really fabulous holiday , made perfect by the planning, attention to detail and excellent leadership that you both brought to it. I felt safe and cared for as well as challenged and respected. Thank you both hugely. It was wonderful to re-live it all with the photos. I like the ones with one black ear in them best and I loved remembering Karen peering back with a grin and a camera to get the shots of the back of the ride.....what a wonderful time. Did I say thank you? Ah well, I expect you guessed that is what I wanted to say. Bless you both and here's to the next time.

lots of love Viv (and thank you)

What to Pack

We hope that the weather will be kind to you but we cant guarantee it so please prepare for all sorts. Layers are ideal and make sure you pack waterproofs!.

For You

Jodhpurs or long trousers.
Waterproof/windproof jacket and trousers
Short riding boots or ride/walk boots. Please bear in mind you will probably be walking some of the way and so you do need boots that are comfortable to walk in.
Chaps
Gloves
Long sleeved shirt and/or T shirts,
Warm clothing/Fleece . We find that several layers works better than one thick layer
Underwear. Cycling shorts are good for long days in the saddle.
Fluorescent tabard.
Riding hat
Head torch

To take with you on the trail

Map case and compass if travelling without a guide
Halter /headcollar and rope to ride with so you can tie up at lunch time if you want to.

To put in your saddlebags

Sun cream
Small unbreakable thermos and water bottle
Camera, film, batteries and binoculars..
String and a penknife
Cable ties (great for mending tack)
Hoof pick
Fly repellent
Torch
First aid kit for both horse and human to go in your saddlebag. (we would recommend carrying some in your bum bag and some in your saddle bags
Extra layers of clothing. You need to have a system for either tying extra clothes or waterproofs onto your saddle or putting them into your saddle bags. Football laces are great for tying things to the ‘d’ rings on your saddles or things on top of your saddle bags
You need to allow space in your saddle bag to fit your packed lunch each day.

Bum bag

We recommend that you wear a bum bag with essentials. Things you want to be able to get to on the move and also things that you will need should you and your horse part company!

Mobile phone
Small amount of cash
Lip salve
Snacks/sweets

To go with the luggage ferry

For you

Your spare riding clothes
Personal toiletries.
Casual clothes for evening.
Trainers or comfortable shoes for evening.
Chargers and batteries for cameras & mobile phones
Some of your accommodation is licensed so you can purchase drinks and where it isn't licensed you are welcome to bring drinks that can travel with the luggage ferry.

For your horse

Tack cleaning kit / re conditioning should saddles etc get wet.
Spare numnahs
Bandages/boots
Grooming kit.
Fly repellent
Hoof pick
Hay & hay net as required (if you are using a licensed haulier for your journey home they do not supply hay)
Horse feed
Feed buckets
Rugs , cooler and waterproof.
Travel boots etc if you are not ending your ride at Brandy House and are using horse transport to get back – eg from the beach
Horse Passports