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RE: [RC] Riding Safety on the Trail - Ranelle RubinI agree with all you have said Katie, If I am going into the wilderness, I also carry a water bottle in my pack that has a water filter. I fill the bottle with water from home and use it as a spare. The filter is in a ziplock in my pack in case of emergency. (Too many microbiology classes, I guess)..The idea of a course of flagil is very unappealing to me. Katie, keep in touch this spring and summer and I will gladly show you the Pacific Crest Trails we visit... Ranelle -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of kazevedo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 10:08 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Riding Safety on the Trail Hey Ridecampers, I'm wondering what's in everyone's saddle packs. The cougar thread made me think of safety... I always try to keep bear pepper spray with me in case I find myself needing to scare off a large animal. Then again, think of the mess it would be if the pepper spray drifted downwind and got in my horses eyes! Ack- not good! So, what does everyone take out on a usual ride? My guess would be something like: EZ boot, pocket knife, water, energy bar, a few band-aids, twine or rope, hoofpick, and vetrap or duct tape. That is what I carry with me usually, but I should probably add a few more things to the list: rain poncho or garbage bag, flash light, whistle... I also like the idea of having a fanny pack on me so that if the horse and I get separated, I have my cell phone and some safety items with me. Does anyone do this? I know there are nifty packs that strap around a person's ankle also. I think I saw those on the sportack website. Has anyone tried those out? Katie in CA --and I'll admit... the first thing I put in my saddle pack is carrots :)-- ------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through IMP: http://horde.org/imp/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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