← Back to all kits

Trailer kit

50 items75 pieces

For trailering to shows, clinics, and trail heads. Covers wound care, bandaging, basic exam, eye treatment, and emergency medications. Fits in a standard tack compartment.

⚕ Rx request form (PDF)

Kit contents

Click any item name to see Dr. Thal's clinical guide, how-to video, and related skills on HSVG.

Exam Equipment

5 items
Stethoscope ×1 Midlevel Littmann recommended Buy →
Thermometer, Digital ×1 Keep extras Buy →
Headlight ×1 Rechargeable. Calendar reminder at front of container to recharge Buy →
Stopwatch / Timer, Solar optional ★ New ×1 Casio solar digital ~$50. For timing vitals. Phone works too
Weight Tape ★ New ×1 For accurate drug dosing Buy →

Handling & Restraint

2 items
Halter and Lead ×1 Extra halter. Day ride: light rope halter combo Buy →
Cotton Lead Rope 3/4″-1″ ×1 10-12 ft min. Also for assisting cast horse Buy →

Hoof & Shoeing Equipment

1 item
Hoof Pick ×1 Critical at every tier Buy →

Basic Equipment

4 items
Suture Scissors ×1 Economy/disposable adequate Buy →
Multi-Tool / Knife with Pliers ×1 Covers wire cutting need. Every tier. Some have hoof pick Buy →
Bandage Scissors ×1 Quality pair — cheap ones dull fast Buy →
Collapsible Water Bucket ×1 15-20 qt, 10"+ diameter. Trailer and Backcountry only Buy →

Treatment Equipment

2 items
Tweezers / Forceps, Smooth Jaws ×1 Cactus spines, splinters, foreign bodies Buy →
EasyBoot or Equivalent ×1 Sized for your horse. Critical backcountry Buy →

Bandaging

5 items
Cohesive Bandage 4″ (Vetrap) ×2 Rolls. Min 4 for stable Buy →
Elastic Adhesive 3″ (Elastikon) ×2 Rolls. Poor adhesion in cold Buy →
Gauze Squares 4×4, Non-Sterile ×1 Packages (12-pack). Day ride: compress bleeder with Vetrap Buy →
Non-Adhesive Dressing 3×4″ (Telfa) ×3 Pads. Light, pack flat Buy →

Disposable Supplies

10 items
Gloves, Latex Exam ×6 Pairs or count Buy →
Baby Diapers, Disposable ×2 Size 4-5. Hoof bandaging
Heavy Plastic Bags (Ziploc) ×2 Gallon + pint sizes. Can be container for Day Ride within leather bag
Duct Tape ×1 Roll. Gorilla brand. Hoof bandages only Buy →
Alcohol Wipes / Prep Pads ★ New ×6 For injection site prep. Count Buy →
Instant Cold Packs (disposable) ★ New ×2 For when no ice available Buy →
Hydrogen Peroxide ★ New ×1 For cleaning blood from white hair, NOT wound care Buy →

Syringes & Needles

7 items

Eye Treatment

2 items
Eye Wash, Saline ×1 Bottle. Syringe application preferred Buy →
Ophthalmic Ointment or Drops ⚕ Rx ×1 straight antibiotic only without vet guidance

Wound Cleaning & Antiseptics

3 items
Wound Wash, Saline ×1 Squeeze bottle — trail-friendly. Day ride: small multi-use (wound + eye flush) Buy →
Antiseptic Scrub (Chlorhexidine or Betadine) ×1 4 oz. Scrub, not solution Buy →
Povidone Iodine Solution (Betadine) ×1 4 oz. Dilute to tea color for wounds Buy →

Topical Wound & Skin Treatments

3 items
Triple Antibiotic Ointment ×1 Tube. OTC (Neosporin) Buy →
Fly Repellent Ointment ×1 Safe on/around open wounds (SWAT) Buy →
Hydrocortisone Cream 1% ★ New ×1 OTC. Girth galls, stings, allergic skin irritation Buy →

Hemostatic / Bleeding Control

1 item
Celox Hemostatic Gauze ★ New ×1 Celox preferred (no heat). For severe bleeding Buy →

Nutritional Supplements

1 item
Electrolytes, Paste or Powder ×1 Paste for travel. Powder for stable Buy →

Medications (OTC)

1 item
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25mg tabs ★ New ×1 Bottle. Stings, hives, allergic reactions Buy →

Prescription Medications (via Rx Request Form) ⚕ Rx required

3 items
NSAID for abdominal pain (e.g., Banamine) ⚕ Rx ×1 per vet's choice. Paste for trail
NSAID for musculoskeletal pain (e.g., Bute) ⚕ Rx ×1 per vet's choice
Broad-spectrum oral antibiotic ×1 per vet's choice. Needs refrigeration?

⚕️ Prescription items

The medications above require a valid prescription from your veterinarian. Download the Rx Request Form — it explains the clinical need for each medication category and lets your vet choose the right drug and dose for your specific horse.

How item links work: Each item name links to its HSVG supply record — Dr. Thal's clinical guide with when and how to use it, instructional videos, and related skills. Bookmark this page and use it as your kit inventory checklist. When you need to restock an item, click its "Buy" button to go directly to a vendor.