Each participant is allowed 60 lbs. worth of gear. Pack only what you really need. Florida December weather can vary greatly, so try to be prepared for warm/cold/wet weather.
Tents should be as small and lightweight as possible. Set up your tent prior to the Drive and check that is adequately waterproofed.
Canteens are essential and potable water provided for refilling them each day, disposable plastic water bottles are NOT to be littered on the trails nor campsites!
Keep your baggage light and pack in a sturdy duffle bag lined with a plastic garbage bag to keep things dry. Do not use suitcases!
Portable toilets with toilet paper will be provided, however, you will need your own other personal toilet items and washbasin. (Don’t forget your toothbrush!)
Eating utensils will be supplied.
Even though it is winter, sunscreen and Chapstick, are great for those not used to being outdoors all day. Folks not used to being in the saddle so much also recommend Monkey Butt powder or an anti-chafing body stick like bicycle riders use.
Be sure and have a valid Coggins Certificate (and an extra spare copy) for your horse, as well as a Health Certificate if you are coming from out of state.
A tarp, duct tape, and some large garbage bags can be very useful for a multitude of purposes and don’t take up much space.
You are encouraged to secure your horse at night using 2 methods to reduce loose horses (example: high-line tie but use hobbles too or ground tether but also use hobbles. Not all campsites will have suitable places to highline tie, so make sure your horse is trained ahead of time for multiple options)
Be sure your horse is fully slicker broke – not only just draping your slicker on your horse’s back, but that you can actually wear your slicker while riding.
Clothing
- Jeans (3-4 pair)
- Shirts (4-5)
- Thermal underwear or other undershirts
- Underwear
- Socks
- Slip-on shoes
- 2 pair well broke in riding boots
- Gloves
- Rain slicker/poncho
- 2 hats (no baseball caps)
- Warm jacket
- 1880s outfit for evening activities
- Sewing kit
Toiletries
- Soap
- Chapstick
- Sunscreen
- Moisturizer
- Toothbrush & tooth paste
- Medications you take
- Baby wipes
- Towel/washcloths
- Hairbrush
- Deodorant
Camp
- Sleeping bag and pillow or bedroll
- Lantern
- Flashlight
- Tarpaulin
- Tent (Check waterproofing with hose even if new (IMPORTANT))
- Quality tent stakes
- Small hammer
- Foam pad or air mattress
- Flashlight & extra batteries
- Ground cloth for under the tent
Riding
- Saddlebags
- Bug repellant
- Small human first-aid kit
- Snacks
- Toilet paper
- Hunters’ hand warmers
- Duct Tape
- Chapstick
- Travel size sunscreen
- Travel size moisturizer
- Multi-tool (“Leatherman”)
Horse
- Halter & lead pop
- Hobbles
- Nose feed bag
- Cinches (2)
- Bridle
- Bridle repair parts
- Brush
- Hoof pick
- Fly Spray
- Sponge
- Hole punch
- Leather ties
- Spare Reins
- Banamine/Bute
- Electrolyte Powder
- Bandages & vet wrap
- Extra copies of Coggins Test
- Electric fence corral set if desired
- Ground tether set if desired
- Highline tie set if desired