Struggling to work out what to pack for Pony Club camp? You don’t want your child to be missing anything, but you don’t want to send them with everything but the kitchen sink, either. Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to prepare and plug any gaps in your kit.
Your Pony Club may have a specific list tailored to their camp, but between the team at H&H, we’ve got many Pony Club camps under our belt – both as children and as parents – so we’re here with plenty of advice and ideas. Our top tip – make sure absolutely everything is named.
Pony Club camp packing list
Because the quintessential Pony Club camp packing list is rather long, we’re going to break it down into categories. We’ll start with the thing you definitely don’t want to leave at home – your pony!
Tack and horsewear
saddle
bridle
neck strap
martingale (if using)
girth
stirrups and leathers
saddle cloths or numnahs in your branch or centre’s permitted colours – take more than one in case they get dirty or sweaty
tack cleaning equipment, like saddle soap and a sponge
all your travel kit, to get your pony there in the first place
Pony care
First and foremost, check with your branch or centre about whether they will provide bedding that is suitable for your pony. If not, make sure to pack your own.
Also, check what your pony’s living arrangements will be. Will he be living out, and do you need to bring some electric fencing? Will you have access to a stable? Find out in advance so you can prepare.
You’ll want your own of most things, but you might be able to team up with other campers when it comes to the big items, such as wheelbarrows.
enough of your pony’s hay/haylage, feed and supplements to last the duration of camp
A horse owner and rider with more than 20 years experience, Bethany has been writing for equestrian publications since 2017. Over the course of her career, she has reported from major British Riding Clubs and British Dressage championships, covered Badminton Horse Trials and interviewed equestrian sport’s best athletes. Her work can also be found in Country Life, The Field and Breathe magazine.
