Horsebox essentials

First aid stuff, Spare bits like a headcollar and leadrope as we have had breakages and had to buy new which is fine if your at a show but not so great otherwise! Likewise gloves, hairnet medical armband etc. The little things that get forgotten.
Coffee- Always have a tin of coffee in the glove box! ;)
I dont keep much in mine tbh as i try very consciously to keep the weight down as much as possible.
 
I take far too much stuff and most of it doesn't get used, but I have spares just in case. I've got a box filled with bits n bobs - First aid stuff, spare halter and lead rope, tie ups, stable bandages, cooling gel, medical arm band. Treats, carrots and dually with long rope in case of loading issues. As well as the usual gear and tack!
 
I always keep loads of stuff in the lorry. I have a vast bit collection in there, various nosebands, spare reins, spare breastplates, spare halter, lead ropes, spare boots for the horses, a huge first aid kit, loads of buckets, spare rugs ranging from fleeces to waterproof turnouts. Spare saddlepads, gloves, grooming kit, spare clothes/shoes for me including waterproofs, food & water for horses and me.
The list goes on and on!
 
Mostly as above, but essentials are
a spare crash hat under the passenger seat with gloves, in case of emergency or loading etc...
Hi Viz padded jacket (you never know when!) which has been used on a cold day when standing around.
Spare headcollar & 2 lead ropes.
1st aid kit for equine & human
Grooming kit
Water bucket, water container, wash off bucket with scraper & sponge
Spare rug
Spare ciggys, drink cartons.
Boot jack
Yard gate key
Dog bowl & water bottle
Old towels.

Phone number crib sheet, in case phone goes down & I need to borrow someone elses phone.
Emergency number sheet to go in cab window when parked up, as i travel on my own.
Complete set of old clothes, inc undies & socks in sealed bag.

I also pop the spares bag in each time along with my tack, this has a pair of leathers, 2 sets reins, martingale, girth and a couple of bits too.
Obviously tidy riding gear goes in with tack and bp, if competing.

Edited to add: Emergency £20 note in cab, for fuel, food, additional entry etc :)
 
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I have a bag of differently sized bungees -- it's astounding how often I (or others!) need them for something or other ...

I always have spare clothes inc bra, knickers, socks ... for the unexpected torrential downpours.

"emergency £20", spare reins and spare headcollar

+ most of the stuff already mentioned by other posters ...
 
Emergency list needs to include the number of your vet (if local) and who to call if you get into trouble on the journey. It's always useful to remember that the Fire and Rescue Service Animal Rescue Team need to be contacted via 999 if your horse has an accident in the transport vehicle - and if on a road, the police.
 
These are fab ideas! Thank you, I've just sold my trailer and bought a box so am enjoying the novelty of being able to keep things stored in it rather than carrying to the car and back all the time....
 
My advice would be don't leave home unless you have a rescue policy, especially if you motorway travel.

I keep spares on board, leathers, reins, ropes etc. A spare hat with harness on as some shows now don't allow Patey's and bowlers. A decent first aid kit which includes sedalin. Fresh water and a small unopened bale of haylage. Bale string, knife and torch.
 
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What do you keep in your horsebox? I'm talking first aid kit, spare clothes... That sort of thing ��
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well new horsebox so moved stuff from old but still stuff to go in
where to start

what don't i put in


on tow sign
tow rope
warning triangle
jump leads spare fuses





horsey

still yet to go in their rugs
first aid kit
whips
studs
green ribbon
red ribbon
sponges
fly repellent
show head collars + ropes
show grooming kit
shampoo
buckets
sponges
sweat scrapper
leg wraps for emergency
travel boots
body protector
hat
show jacket
cross country shirt
boots
long boots
spurs

and the list goes on

in the living in progress


I have cushions
tea towels
oven gloves
glasses
kettle
cutlery

still in progress


got to get coasters
coffee
sugar
dried milk
crisps
deodorant

in wc area/shower
migraine pills
cotton wool
germoline
and a big thing for you not that i need them now due to hysterectomy keep some tampons in there
 
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Included are most of the above posters items.
I also have a hammer as you would not believe the times that "something" gets stuck and you can't undo it without a stronger nudge than a hand can do.
 
All the above plus zip ties, gaffer tape, wd40, screwdriver (eg to access where the living battery lives), sharp knife, hiviz, deicer, scraper, towel to wipe inside of windscreen clear, pad and pen, sweeties, wet wipes, antihistamines and pain relief for horse and human, baby wipes, kitchen towel, scissors, couple of big bottles of cheapest supermarket still water in case horses or humans run out, dustpan, brush and floor wipes for living floor, spare batteries, gas bottle spanner, spare leather packed in airtight box wrapped in kitchen roll with silica gel sachets to avoid mildew, a couple of those treat mini bales incase I've undestimated how much hay he'll eat, spare old pair of johd boots, several girths (always lending these out!) and a folding trolley barrow thingy for carting everything to the temp stables!
 
Just remembered, I've just added an ice scraped and deicer. I wouldn’t head out if it was frosty but its possible it could change while out at an evening lesson.
 
Torch
Tow rope
Big Jump leads
De-icer
Scraper
De-misting cloths
WD40
Road atlas and county a-z

Horse and human first aid kit
Spare jacket/ sweater
Lightweight turnout kept especially for shows to throw on if raining
Spare fleecy rug
Towels
Show whip
Spare gloves, hairnets, hair ties, safety pins
Spare lead rope

Muck bucket
Water bucket
Squashable lightweight Water carriers
Broom
Dust pan and brush
Lunge line
Lunge whip
Baler twine
Duct tape

Tea, coffee, soup, muesli bars
Cutlery, scissors, tin-opener / bottle opener, mugs
Plastic plates and bowls
Gas kettle
Cleaning cloths, washing-up liquid, tea towels, kitchen roll
 
A million and one coats, wind up torch, battery powered light (none of my internal lights work!), water, bucket for water, bucket for washing off, feed bucket (for staying away), muck bucket, sweeping brush, small shavings fork, first aid kit, random bits of string / rope, scissors, grooming kit, breakdown and insurance details, horse passport (so I never forget it), spare leadrope, mints / sweets for horse and humans, chargers for phone and ipod plus phone holder, lightweight rainsheet and fleece for the horse. Oh then there's the block of wood for when the ramp fasteners need a bash (hammer, erm I'm not sure why that's there actually!), jump leads (actually you've reminded me I need to move the screwdriver in there as well as the battery is under the cab floor), also some oil for when the lock on the back door seizes up...
 
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One other thing I didn't put in - a ruddy sharp knife.
This is gaffa taped in the grooms part to wall, so it can easily be grabbed to cut a horse out of any potential situation, or cut rug straps etc. Never had to use it on mine, but had twice to grab it to help others in the last yr or 2.
Also minor tool box, with hammer, gaffa tape etc in
 
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