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of must-haves |
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For Truck: |
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- Spare Tire/Jack/Tire Iron
- Three emergency triangles or flares (Triangles
are preferred)
- Chocks
- Flashlight
- Electrical tape
- Duct Tape
- Equine First Aid Kit with splint (know
how to use it)
- Knife for cutting ropes, etc., in emergency
- Water
- Buckets/sponge
- Water hose
- Spare halter and lead rope for each horse
- Spare bulbs for exterior and interior lights
- Spare fuses if applicable
- Fire extinguisher with up to date charge
- WD-40 or other lubricant
- Broom, shovel, fork, and manure disposal
bags
- Insect spray (bee and wasp)
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For Tow Vehicle: |
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- Registration for the vehicle and trailer
- Proof of insurance
- Jumper cables
- Spare tire/jack/tire iron
- Tool kit including wiring materials
- Spare belts and hoses for the tow vehicle
- Tow chain
- Cellular phone and/or CB radio (CB may
be more effective in rural areas without cell phone service)
- Replacement fuses
- Work gloves
- Portable air compressor
- Extra cash/credit card
- Road Atlas
- Hawkins Guide: Equine Emergencies on
the Road
- USRider Membership Kit
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Check your inventory frequently
and replace used or removed items before each trip.
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For crossing state lines
or attending competitions: |
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- Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (Health
Certificate) dated within 30 days
- Proof of Negative EIA (Coggins) usually
dated within 1 year. Some states require within 6 months.
- Certificate of Brand Inspection if applicable
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Emergency Instructions-if you have been injured in an accident. |
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EMS personnel and police will most likely
not be capable of taking care of your horses. Prepare for
this situation by keeping some sort of emergency directions
in a very visible place. Write the name of someone you know
who can be called to help or to advise what to do with the
horses if you are incapacitated - a knowledgeable friend,
your veterinarian, or someone else who is familiar with your
horses and all current telephone numbers. The USRider Membership
Kit contains a specially created emergency information placard
(trailer interior) and an accompanying emergency notification
sticker (trailer exterior). |
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Click
here for more safety tips from the Equine Travel Safety Area
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