OverNIGHT CAmping Rides: More Detailed INFORMATION and suggested Packing Lists

ATRA MOUNTAIN RIDES:

These trips are for ATRA members, with their own horse, trailer & camping accommodations and Alberta Equestrian Federation Insurance. Horses and riders should have trail riding experience and be fit enough for 4-8 hour day rides.

We recommend all horses have 4 shoes prior to coming, as there is lots of rock on the trails. If you are using boots instead, make sure you fit and practice with them ahead. Make sure your horse can handle saddle bags, rain slickers, creeks, mud, bogs, dogs and wildlife.

Also make sure your truck has enough power and trailer has working brakes for the steep hills. Trails in these areas range from easy flat valley rides to high steep mountainous areas.

There are many beautiful trails, some hard to find and not well marked, so if you haven’t been there before, this is a great opportunity to come with the group, who can show you the trails. We tend to split up and ride out in various smaller groups to different destinations.

Unless noted, there is no limit on number of members that can attend. We do ask that you REGISTER with contact or sign up at a spring meeting so we know you are coming and can send additional information on group activities, meals, travel, and directions to destinations.

The ATRA banner will be displayed at our campsite.

Unless noted, most campgrounds are free and have no water, RV hook-ups or power. There is no cell phone service at any campgrounds. BYO hay cubes preferably, as loose hay can introduce weeds to the area. At free campgrounds, facilities include outhouses (BYO TP), high-line poles (BYO rope). You can tie or panel beside your trailer. No electric fences or grazing.

Some Suggestions on What to Bring With You:

What to Bring for your Horse for overnight rides:
saddle, cinch, saddle bags, breastplate, crupper or breaching, saddlebags, 2 saddle pads, grooming kit, horse first aid supplies, halters & long lead shanks, high line rope, rain sheet/blanket (it gets cold at night & horses can’t move much to keep warm), feed tub, water bucket, helmet (optional, but ATRA recommends), horse fly spray, sponge, scraper and small bucket, manure tubs and forks or shovels to take manure to pit, hobbles (optional for lunch grazing only), easy boot (in case you lose a shoe – note most horses need a size bigger than shoe size), tag with phone # on halter (in case you lose your horse).

What to Bring for You for Overnight Rides: personal clothing and toiletries, TP, bug spray, first aid kit, medicine, binoculars, camera, batteries, rain gear, winter jacket, chair, flashlight, garbage bags to haul out garbage, multi-tool, bell or whistle, bear spray, duct tape, compass or GPS, folding saw, pocket knife, axe, sewing kit, tarp, cooking supplies and food and drinks, lunch kit, generator. Medical information card that has name, next of kin & phone # & relationship to, location of truck/trailer keys, AHC#, medications, allergies, medical conditions or any health concerns (ATRA has these so ask trail ride organizer on the day you arrive).