Here's what we've found to be a practical first aid kit to carry on horseback. It all fits nicely into a cantle bag which we take on all trail rides.
| Horseback First Aid Kit | Rev. 5-19-94 |
| 1 Pocket first aid kit | 21. Forceps |
| 2. Baggie of band-aids and towelettes | 22. Small hand towel |
| 3. 2X2 gauze pads | 23. Kleenex |
| 4. Kotex (for bulk dressing) | 24. Dental floss |
| 5. Waterproof bandaging tape | 25. Velcro straps |
| 6. Ace Bandage | 26. 2) 6" rubber hoses |
| 7. Antibiotic ointment | 27. Scissors |
| 8. Vet wrap | 28. Moisturizing lotion |
| 9. Triangular bandage | 29. "Chapstick" |
| 10. Phenylbutazone ("BUTE") tabs or paste | 30. Aspirin, Tylenol, etc. |
| 11. Betadine (diluted) | 31. Antihistamine |
| 12. Electrolytes | 32. Insect sting swabs |
| 13. Compact mirror | 33. "Visine" |
| 14. Safety pins | 34. Eye pad |
| 15. Small rubber bands | 35. "Digel" |
| 16. "Desitin" ointment | 36. Sewing kit |
| 17. Hoof pick w/ brush | 37. Sun screen |
| 18. 12cc bent tip catheter | 38. Drop cloth |
| 19. Insect repellant wipes (horse) | 39. Emergency money |
| 20. Insect repellant wipes (human) | 40. TRAIL MAPS! |
Be sure to inspect your first aid supplies periodically, particularly at the beginning and end of each trail ride season!