Complete Pony Club camp packing list for child and pony

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
any legwear your pony uses, such as overreach boots, brushing boots or tendon boots
stud kit (if used)
headcollar and leadrope
tail and stable bandages
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
feed bin (like this one)
buckets for water and feed
haynets
wheelbarrow, large trug or garden bag (like this one) for mucking out
mucking out tools
grooming kit with all your brushes
sweat scraper and sponge
stud kit, if needed
your best horse shampoo
fly spray
horse sun cream, if needed
other grooming sprays if you use them, like mane and tail detangler or stain remover
rugs, such as a cooler or fly rug and fly mask if needed

Three Pony Club members at Pony Club camp jumping over a showjumping fence on foot

Pony Club camp is as much about time off the ponies, so make sure you’ve got non-riding clothes packed, too. Credit: Emma Herrod Photography

Rider kit

If you plan to stay overnight, pack accordingly for your accommodation. You may want a warm layer or two if you are camping!

Pony Club sweatshirt
Pony Club tie
white shirts
a few pairs of jodhpurs or riding tights (usually beige, black or navy, check your branch or centre’s rules)
tweed or show jacket (if needed)
plenty of riding socks and underwear
riding boots, either long or short with jodhpur clips or chaps/gaiters
hairnet and scrunchie (if needed)
riding gloves
whip
up-to-standard and tagged riding hat
up-to-standard body protector
casual tops and bottoms for off-horse activities
coveralls or waterproof trousers for mucking out
stout boots or wellies for the yard
trainers or comfy shoes for off the yard
sun hat
waterproof coat
pyjamas