What to Bring to a Horse Riding Camp

A horse riding camp needs more than helmets and saddles. You also need camping equipment, cooking supplies, tableware, lighting and practical items for changing weather. Plan food and drinks for every meal, plus coolers and thermos flasks for storage and hot drinks. Check riding gear before participants arrive, and keep emergency information, first aid supplies and flashlights easy to reach.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Camping tentsqty 8
Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 30
Storage cratesqty 12

Sports equipment

Horse riding helmetsqty 24
Riding saddlesqty 20
Bridlesqty 20
Cleaning kitsqty 12
Haltersqty 20
Lunge linesqty 4
Conesqty 20
Ballsqty 6
Reflective vestsqty 24
Flashlightsqty 12
Rain ponchosqty 24
Blankets for horsesqty 10

Kitchen

Gas burnersqty 3
Cooking potsqty 4
Coolersqty 4
Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef and kitchen knivesqty 6
Serving plattersqty 8
Scissorsqty 3

Tableware

Reusable platesqty 30
Reusable bowlsqty 30
Reusable cupsqty 40
Cutlery setsqty 30
Thermos flasksqty 4

Equipment

Speaker
Extension cordsqty 4

Lighting

Battery lanternsqty 8
String lightsqty 4

Safety

First aid kitsqty 2
Emergency blanketsqty 10
Fire extinguishersqty 2

Cleaning

Bucketsqty 4
Spongesqty 12
Dish brushesqty 4
Hand broomsqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Clotheslinesqty 4
Clothespinsqty 40

Catering

Groceries
- Whole wheat bread - 12 loaves
- Pistolets - 40 pieces
- Whole wheat wraps - 30 pieces
- Butter - 4 tubs
- Mild cheese - 3 kilograms
- Ham - 2 kilograms
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Peanut butter - 3 jars
- Jam - 3 jars
- Eggs - 60 pieces
- Yogurt - 8 liter
- Muesli - 3 kilogram
- Oatmeal - 2 kilogram
- Milk - 12 liters
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Tea - 2 boxes
- Sugar - 1 kilogram
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 6 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Spa Red - 4 bottles
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Grapes - 4 kilograms
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilograms
- Carrots - 3 kilogram
- Paprika chips - 6 bags
- Plain chips - 6 bags
- Popcorn - 2 kilograms
- Marshmallows - 3 bags
- Pasta - 5 kilogram
- Pasta sauce - 8 jars
- Tomato paste - 6 cans
- Grated cheese - 2 kilogram
- Onions - 2 kilograms
- Garlic - 4 bulbs
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Italian herbs - 2 jars
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 2 jars
- Vegetarian burgers - 30 pieces
- Hamburger buns - 30 pieces
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Pickles - 2 jars
- Toilet paper - 48 rolls
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 3 bottles
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 4 bottles
- Tissues - 12 packs
- Aluminum foil - 3 rolls
- Cling film - 3 rolls
- Baking paper - 2 rolls

Tips

Pack one riding helmet for each rider, then check the fit before the first lesson. Keep spare helmets available if several participants share equipment.
Plan at least three meals per day, with extra snacks and drinks for active riding days. Use coolers for perishable food and thermos flasks for hot drinks.
Bring one tent or sleeping space per participant, plus blankets and a dry place to store clothing. Rain ponchos and flashlights are easy to forget until weather or darkness causes a problem.
Prepare a complete kitchen set before shopping: gas burners, cooking pots, cutting boards, kitchen knives, serving platters and reusable tableware. Count plates, bowls, cups and cutlery for every participant and add a few spares.
Check horse equipment before camp starts, including saddles, bridles, halters, lunge lines and cleaning kits. Pack reflective vests and horse blankets if rides or horse care may continue in low light or changing weather.

Frequently asked questions

What food should I buy for a horse riding camp?: Plan breakfast, lunch and dinner for each camp day, plus two snacks and drinks per person per day. Ask about dietary requirements before shopping and buy extra shelf-stable food for at least one meal.
How many horse riding helmets do I need?: Provide one correctly fitting helmet for every rider who may ride at the same time. Check all helmets before camp and keep at least one spare for a group of up to 10 riders.
What camping supplies are needed for a horse riding camp?: Bring one tent or allocated sleeping space per participant, along with blankets, flashlights and rain protection. Pack and check this equipment at least 24 hours before arrival so missing items can still be replaced.
When should I buy supplies for horse riding camp?: Buy non-perishable food, kitchen equipment and camping supplies at least 3 to 7 days beforehand. Purchase fresh food within 24 hours of the start and check riding equipment before participants arrive.

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