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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 :)--
       
       



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