What to pack

 

 

Brandy House Farm

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Testimonials

Finally catching up with my emails since getting back from wales! Thank you for sending these photos - they are a great reminder of our exciting first moments of our expedition!! Thank you once again for organising our wonderful holiday - it really was the best time I have spent with my horse Rocky and we cant wait to embark on another riding holiday!! We also met some lovely people along the way I will be recommending you trans-wales trip to every horsey person I meet and encourage them to give the self guided route a go as it was truly brilliant and gave a real sense of achievement in making it to each overnight stop along the way!!

Thank you again..............Sarah and Rocky

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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 

 Riding hats are mandatory. Please ensure that it conforms to BHS requirements (PAS015, BSEN1384).

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