My Horse Camping Must-Haves!

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0:00 Intro
0:10 Camping gear
3:35 My food secret!
4:00 Personal items worth bringing
6:52 Horse supplies
9:50 My favorite thing ever
10:25 More horse supplies!
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[@HappieronaHorse]

Download my Horse Camping Checklist PDF!: bit.ly/2Pd1gmQ

[@Craigerry]

Sheesh you don't even need to be a horse fan, just a regular inexperienced camper could use all of these tips to not be miserable camping

[@HappieronaHorse]

Thanks so much Craig! Really appreciate that. 👍🏼

[@just_joc]

I'm not a camper, but you just made me want to go camping! I love how organized and prepared you are!

[@HappieronaHorse]

Thank you! I didn’t think of myself as a camper before either but it’s definitely worth trying at some point. So much fun. 🤠

[@just_joc]

@@HappieronaHorse Yes especially when horses are involved!

[@jimmyyounger618]

Holy moly! You've got this nailed down six ways from Sunday and leap year! 😄 One day I'll get around to an upload of 'Horse Camping For Slackers.' (Or not, 'cause I'm a slacker.) Chapter 1: How to siphon diesel because you forgot bug spray. 2: What to do when you catch on fire. Etc.

[@HappieronaHorse]

Love this 😂 thanks!! 👍🏼

[@weplaytowin]

I always thought I came prepared. Turns out I was wrong. 😅

[@HappieronaHorse]

😆🤗💙

[@cwgrljamie]

I LOVE horse camping and you have some very cool items. I love your lanterns especially the ones that can be solar charged. Also I love that you have reusable cups and silverware and plates and your stacking pans are cool. I have a buddy heater also and love it and have learned to have a full 20 gallon propane tank. I have 2 butane stove tops and I like that they are separate so if I only need I’ve I’m not taking a large camping 2 burner stove out. And also sometimes on the 2 burner the pits and pans don’t fit that well close to each other. So I have 2 separate ones. But I see you tent camp and that is so much stuff to bring and set up and take down then pack up and store and weather can be a big problem. I have never slept well on a cot and air mattresses never work. And I like more room than a sleeping bag. And I like my clothes to be more organized Then in a bag. If somthing is on the bottom it is a pain! And I like a clean, dry space with a real bed and solid walls where I don’t worry about weather. And I like to be as plastic free as possible so I do not pack my ore made food in plastic but instead reusable silicone zip lock bags or containers. I have a small battery operated fridge and and a solar panel to charge the battery. My fridge also has usb ports for charging. I love my 3 gallon refillable water bottle with a usb rechargeable spout. It’s the same as 24 plastic water bottles. I use all reusable dishes and cups and silverware. I have a 25 gallon corner water tank and a 30 gallon under my gooseneck. And speaking of gooseneck I love my gooseneck trailer ! It had a real queen bed and real bedding and I have great storage steps from ikea and all my clothes go into one set like drawers and my cookware and food stuff in the other set. I have hooks all over the inside for hanging stuff and a paper town holder on the wall. I cannot go a day without showering! Especially with sunblock, bug spray, sweat and dust on me. I have2 solar shower and a small folding pool I stand in on the inside of my horse area. Along with my flushable porta potty. Since I have a 3 horse gooseneck with only 1 horse I have plenty of room and I never have to leave my trailer in the middle of the night to go potty. And if weather is bad I can cook back there. I can set up a folding g table with my cooktops on it. I make and bring all my own food and use everything reusable and washable. My toiletries are plastic free also. I have shampoo and conditioner bars and a body bar, toothpaste tablets in a reusable tin and a bamboo toothbrush, I have a refillable deodorant and refillable sunscreen. My dish soap is also a bar and I use natural sponges and wooden scrub brushes. All my cooking utensils are bamboo or metal and no plastic. I actually do not create any trash so I do not bring a trash bag. I have a small bin and I rinse all my reusable food containers put them in the bin and bring them home to wash in the dishwasher. All my camping gear and bedding and cookware and toiletries and even clothes I have just for camping stay in my trailer all the time. No packing up besides fresh food and making sure my water tanks and propane are filled. And horse camping is usually a several hour trip away from home and a gooseneck is safer and smoother for the horses especially on long trips. My dream is to own a small 2 horse LQ someday with an air conditioner and real bathroom with shower. I have my own strong portable pen. I have learned many places I go don’t have trees where I park and tying my horse to my trailer where they can get caught Uber and I would feel every move is not an option for me. A pen similar to the one at home is the safest. And I have a rolling bale bag. It keeps my hay dry and clean and no mess when I open the bale.

[@skywagon2458]

I would just like to say that I loved your happy dance and I identify heavily with it.

[@tespy5028]

Love it!!! Do you ever camp more...rustickly? Do you ever camp without a campground base? If so, a vid on that would be awesome too. Also, can you talk about footing? Do you train for camping and trail riding? If I missed a vid on that already, sorry. ❤

[@HappieronaHorse]

These are great video ideas, Thank you!! We have yet to do hard core packing in camping but I will definitely video it when we do. 👍🏼 training-wise we just gradually go longer, harder, more often on trails. Camping - it’s best to start close to home with another horse or group at a horse campground, start easy. If you’re concerned about footing, boots are a popular choice. 🤠👍🏼 Doing more vids on this so stay tuned, thanks for your comment!

[@sarahschildknecht9548]

As a non-rider and especially a non-horsecamper, I fully expected the wild west "I put a blanket behind my saddle and off we go" thing... Funny how wrong one can be :-)

[@HappieronaHorse]

😂 yeah I’m not exactly a light camper. Thanks for watching!

[@dana_lbp]

Nothing beats horse camping! Great video. All my riding buddies sleep in their cozy trailers while I set up my “Tent Mahal,” as they call it. Tent + 12x12 canopy + privacy screen + outdoor rug + table + chair 😆👌

[@HappieronaHorse]

Tent Mahal, I love this!!

[@jcampbell100]

oh this brings back memories. It would take a week to prepare for a week camping with 2 children and 2 horses. We even had a hoop greenhouse that we would bring to store hay, saddles, van seats and if it poured we would all hunker down in the greenhouse and it was awesome. So much fun.

[@HappieronaHorse]

Aww sounds like awesome memories!! 🤠

[@AndyTheCornbread]

On using those Mr. Buddy heaters with a tank and hose: Make sure that the elbow that swings out that you attach the hose to is straight up and down when you are burning. If it is at an angle the joint heats up and can light the plastic shell around it on fire which then melts your hose and starts a propane fire in an enclosed space. I found this out the hard way when ice fishing in a popup with one of these. When I contacted the company they said the joint needs to be straight up and down as if a bottle was in there or it can do exactly what it did to me.

[@HappieronaHorse]

Daaang. This is really good info, thank you. 👌🏼 Glad you ended up ok. 😳🔥

[@georgehorkan7205]

First time on your site. Won't be my last. I LOVE your horse. Love his build, his lines, .... Thanks for the tips on horse camping gear.

[@HappieronaHorse]

Thank you! Glad to have you!

[@tommorse4478]

Thanks for your enthusiasm ! I need that in my camp! Come camping with us?

[@PlayerRealEstate]

I just wish I could like this video 100 times. This year it’s been my goal to go horse camping and finally I’m on the schedule to go in October. These videos have been so helpful. Thank you so much for making them!

[@HappieronaHorse]

Aww thanks! How exciting!! You should check out Monterey Bay Equestrians. Even though you’re more north, we do a lot of campouts in Nor Cal area that might be convenient for you. I hope you have a fantastic trip in October! ❤️

[@azby7933]

I'm amazed you travel so light! I never thought it was possible to go camping with so little equipment ...like you didn't even take the kitchen sink?!

[@HappieronaHorse]

I’m a reformed hoarder 😂

[@azby7933]

@@HappieronaHorse I'm unreformed! 😂 You can join my club - Hoarders without Borders - as coined by my best friend.

[@HappieronaHorse]

I love this!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@azby7933]

@@HappieronaHorse I reckon you'll be an unreformed hoarder again in no time once your baby is born!!

[@ericlakota6512]

You deff go all out your not camping your staying out side id love to go with you all sounds so fun can totaly see y your so pumped i wish i have time to own a horse i love horses id be wrong to get one i hate to neglect anamals and some times i have time and some times i dont have enough time to properly own this cind of anamal

[@cjemerson2305]

Thanks for this list!

[@HappieronaHorse]

Welcome!

[@bettinahaeffner2093]

I love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your lists to purchase from and knowledge! I and a friend are doing a first time 3 day rustic camping / horse ride . So I have been watching a lot of your videos. Keep them coming.

[@TitaAguirreGarcia]

Such good info

[@manongautron9127]

I wish to try it someday, thank you for the helpful advice 😁

[@HappieronaHorse]

You’re welcome! You definitely should. 👍🏼

[@EviesHangout]

This was such a unique, great video! Thanks for sharing so much knowledge with us~ 💜

[@HappieronaHorse]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that you enjoyed it! 💙

[@gardinermulford9072]

Cool!

[@teraloew9364]

You are so prepared! I really want to go horse camping this summer so this video is super helpful. You and Fame are awesome!

[@HappieronaHorse]

Thank you! You should definitely do it, it’s so much fun! 💙💙💙

[@user-dc8dh6mn2l]

Thank you so much for making these videos!!! They honestly help sooo much and it makes it a lot easier 😊😊❤️

[@HappieronaHorse]

Hooray, that was the goal! I'm so glad!

[@taralorraine9814]

Looks like so much fun :D Great item tips!! Would not have thought of half of those things...I will benefit from your experience haha :'D

[@HappieronaHorse]

Thank you! Yeah always great to learn from other people’s mistakes 😝

[@wesmccoy7061]

What a wonderful video. You are very well prepared. I like that.

[@Pernilledj1]

I just loooove your energy

[@HappieronaHorse]

Thank you! ❤️

[@iamkyleclimer]

So refreshing to see you’re not the oh look at me type with the pink gear & equipment

[@HappieronaHorse]

Fame attracts plenty of attention for the both of us lol 🙈

[@ginalettieri5114]

Great tutorial thank you

[@HappieronaHorse]

You’re welcome 😊

[@scottaddison8071]

Girl, you got it going on.

[@HappieronaHorse]

Thank ya thank ya! 🙌🏼🤠

[@virginiadressage8157]

I love your videos so much!!!!

[@HappieronaHorse]

Thank you! 🤗🤗🤗

[@chrisclark8623]

Thank you for your knowledge. I’m working on getting land and draft horses for trail riding I really like the bigger horses. I’m trying to make it a family camping adventure as well.

[@HappieronaHorse]

How amazing! I wish you guys the very best!

[@mortisha8693]

Have you ever gone on a 4 or 5 over-nighter camping trip using a pack horse? You really have to pare down what stuff you can take. They are fun but after the last day you know you have been camping. You have some good tips.

[@HappieronaHorse]

Thanks! I would love to do that someday. And yes I would have do downsize the stuff quite a bit!! 😂

[@weplaytowin]

Also, unrelated, but I really hope you drop your skincare routine. You’re glowing! ✨

[@HappieronaHorse]

Why thank you! 😊

[@Sunrise_Cowgirl]

Do you keep a small first aid kit in your saddle bags? Cause those are good to have at all times.

[@splodge4895]

I don’t think air mattresses are that bad I actually find them very comfortable and fun because mine is quite bouncy 😂

[@HappieronaHorse]

If it works, it works! 😂👍🏼

[@splodge4895]

@@HappieronaHorse omg! I wasn’t expecting you would reply! HELLO!

[@aaronwilcox6417]

You need to get a pannier for that big horse. He should be able to haul unlimited gear and supplies. You could lead him into deep wild areas. Id love to have that big boy with me up in central Idaho.

[@alyk]

Can u tell a bit about Fame and his/ your story? Or something like Myths about Drafts or something like that?

[@alyk]

Also did u ever tried to put him in front of a carriage? Is it true drafts are not for heavy riders?

[@HappieronaHorse]

These are great ideas thanks! 🤠 Never tried carriage work with him. Drafts can definitely suit heavy riders.

[@alyk]

@@HappieronaHorse thanks for ur answer! Then I dream on...

[@Valefer611]

Can u do a part 2 of this since it’s 2022

[@susandiemer8381]

Loved the lantern you mentioned at 2:24 in the video, but there is no link. What kind is it and where did you get it? THanks!

[@HappieronaHorse]

Unfortunately I don’t think it’s made anymore, sorry!

[@luckyrainbowrose]

Can anyone please recommend any other channels like Stephanie's? I really love this channel but it hasn't got very many videos just yet, so soon I will have seen them all. I love this type of horsey content. And I'm not asking for recommendations with any of these specifics I'm about to go on about. Just any good horsey channel recommendations please! But I especially love watching stuff like this of down to earth horsey people, especially strong women out there living the dream, trucking and riding and caring for their own horse and sharing it all with us. I love watching ALL of it, every aspect of horse ownership. My dream is to do what Stephanie does basically. Be a horse owner again one day. But would have to use stable facilities like her and truck to riding destinations and would have to do alot of the work all on my own. Being the only horse person in my family. So seeing just every day people not necessarily people with multi million dollar stables and horses and high level competing and all that, (which is alot of what I get when just searching horsey content on here) honestly standards unattainable for the average horse loving girl who sees what Stephanie is doing as her more realistic dream for the future, so love seeing every day people who own like one horse and are actually out there living and doing my dream, showing how it is doable, strong women showing all aspects to non billionaire horse ownership and good kind riding in the modern world of right now, my true dream of horse ownership. Please any recommendations of inspirational chanels like this for me to watch while I work towards this dream life goal.

[@CrossoverGenius]

Sam VanFleet and Camille’s Mustangs are two of my favorites. They do focus more on horse training, but they definitely fit the bill for down to earth, strong women making it happen demographic.

[@amosfulks4297]

If you can’t sleep comfortably under 40 degrees then you need a better sleep system rated for colder weather.

[@HappieronaHorse]

I was looking at the spendier sleeping bags...have one you recommend?

[@emaholer8621]

Please vlog the trip

[@HappieronaHorse]

Got a couple coming 👍🏼

[@grammerruth]

Can you do a video of you just camping plz

[@HappieronaHorse]

On the list, thanks!

[@Jack-pm1ve]

I enjoyed your video but the last time I went with that much stuff I was in my motorhome. Different Strokes for different folks

[@HappieronaHorse]

I am a proud maximalist 😂

[@Jack-pm1ve]

Nothing wrong with being a maximalist as long as you're having fun that's the important thing

[@StoneE4]

You should give that rusty pair of pliers a shot of your WD-40. 😏 I was amazed at how much gear space you've got in your trailer. Is that typical of most horse trailers?

[@fafnir8714]

Most horse trailers have a whole small section just for supplies like tack and feed, so yes. The lower end ones may not have much space though, and some barebones ones have none at all. She probably has extra on account of having a huge trailer for her huge horse lol.

[@HappieronaHorse]

Totally 😂 Yeah I would say it's on par with a lot of 2 horse slants I've seen.

[@mikeperyam7057]

Another good vidio kiddo . Good thing y ou u camp lite lol

[@HappieronaHorse]

Hahaha yes I'm gonna need a bigger truck eventually. 😂 Thanks!

[@desertwalker240]

What truck and trailer do you use?

[@HappieronaHorse]

I drive a Tundra with a Trails West classic 2h warmblood

[@jasonnguyen5150]

Wow! Looks like you’re moving?

[@HappieronaHorse]

😂😂😂

[@SunSchrody]

I found you on instagram (@thecelticcolts) and i love your yt channel!

[@HappieronaHorse]

Thank you so much! Glad to have you on both platforms! 💙

[@pixiefaelove]

You should have a carbon monoxide tester when using a buddy heater! Don't want to get poisoned 😮

[@HappieronaHorse]

Not a bad idea! The tent is vented pretty well too. 👍🏼

[@loripeaceandlove6391]

Wow! GREATVIDEO! Loved it. Have a SAFE and AMAZING, BLESSED Camping trip. Now going to watch the video again ☺️ PeaceAndLove Lori

[@HappieronaHorse]

Thanks Lori! Blessings to you. 👍🏼🤠

[@angelabryant4517]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ruslan19805]

Привет

[@js5072]

If you were going with me, I'd say you're bringing way too much stuff, if I was going with you I'd be comfortable as heck 😭🤠😭💅

[@JohnSmith-gk8ts]

Moving in, or camping? Me: If it doesn't fit on the pack mule it ain't going. By the way, half the gear is for the horse and the mule.

[@cwgrljamie]

No way would I tent camp. I like to be able to lock my self and m stuff up safely I also do t like to take up room in my garage to store a tent , cot, sleeping bag and bins of stuff. And what do you do for a bathroom? I love my gooseneck horse trailer and so does my horse! It’s safer and smoother then a bumper pull and had the added bonus of a dressing area that is insulated, has a sleeping platform where I have a queen bed and 2 windows with screens and a roof vent. I a propane camping fridge. I also pre make my meals and put them in washable silicone zip lock bags that don’t leak. I line to be zero waste in my life as much as possible and having a fridge helps. I can store my food in containers I take home and wash and I do r have ice in wasteful plastic bags. We have a refillable 3 gallon water bottle with a usb rechargeable faucet for drinking water and washing water. We use wooden scrub brushes and natural sponges for cleaning. I only use the larger propane tanks for cooking or heat that I can refill or change out no little green ones that cannot be refilled or exchanged and just end up in a landfill. I have wooden storage steps in my gooseneck wit drawers to store clothes, toiletries and cookware. No plastic bins that will end up in a landfill when they crack. I love that all this stuff stays in my trailer and I only need to pack up fresh food. So my set up is really easy. I get to have a real bed with sheets and bedding. I do love your insulated mugs and solar light. I have those things also. I have a solar shower and porta potty I set up in my horse area. I have a portable pen that is stored on the side of my trailer. My horse always has a safe stall no matter where we are at. All my tack fits in my back collapsible tack. I have a 30 gallon water tank under my gooseneck and a 39 coroner water tank in my dressing room and an additional 18 gallon corner water tank in my first stall. I always have plenty of water for me and my horse. I have a bale bag with wheels that carry’s a whole bale of hay and keeps in neat, clean and dry. I use slow feed hay nets and have mine prefilled. I have enough hay for a week. I love that I can lock myself in safely at night and I have a bed, storage and water and a fridge and I bring a propane stove top and a buddy heater and a folding table and chairs and I’m ready to camp safely. Since we produce no trash because even my toiletries are zero waste I have a bamboo toothbrush and toothpaste tablets, soap, shampoo and conditioner bars and deodorant in cardboard tubes I have zero waste and nothing to throw away bee use towels for cleaning up and I have a laundry basket in my truck no just bring everything home to wash. As well as all my food storage. I use bamboo cutlery or metal utensils I wash. I also have a French press for coffee and I bake my own muffins and granola bars and have them wrapped in beeswax. I bring apples orange and bananas and premade dips and get chips in a paper bag from a local restaurant as well as our tortillas. All my juices come in glass bottles no plastic for me. And we fill our insulated water bottles from our 3 gallon water bottle. I have a dry , insulated cozy space that locks and keeps me comfortable in any weather I don’t worry about wind or rain.

[@Phoenix-yu5td]

What is Fame's registered name?

[@HappieronaHorse]

Avalon’s Hollywood (IDHA)

[@EppingForest304]

Jeez… that’s a lot of stuff. Wouldn’t it be easier to sleep in the truck on cold nights!

[@joannegemmell9933]

Hi have you had baby yetxx

[@js5072]

Those electrolytes tabs are a waste of money. Unless you personally are actively hiking, you don't need them especially you got a horse to carry actual food and not mountain house meals.

[@js5072]

Plus, if you are actively hiking, you can make you're own. Just mix 1 tsp of baking soda, 250 mg of magnesium (half a tab), 1/2 of salt, and 1/2 of potassium chloride, mix with 2 liters to a gallon of water for taste. Dont mix with those naturally flavored water flavor squirt stuff (whatever theyre called).

[@ericlakota6512]

You have a amazing set up so nice to se good looking lady do somthing so positive with your extra money and time . not out drinking partying and night clubbing .seeing good down to earth hard working women that is so atractive to me .i need to move more into contry setting im one of the only farmers around my area actuly i do not no another farmer its all half million $ homes on 1/2 acre land plots with and women most women i know would never sleep in a tent or get their hands dirty .i like them they like me but we wouldet be right for each other im not into champain and parties id rather help a lady with her horse.with spare time

[@HappieronaHorse]

Thank you! 👍🏼

[@greenmantis9857]

This isn’t camping!!!! It’s glamping!!!!

[@wagie95]

It’s not REAAALLLYY camping if you’re taking your laptop, a GPS phone and an entire truck worth of stuff.. lol.. a knife, your horse and an axe if all you need along with a thing for you to sleep on and cover yourself with

[@HappieronaHorse]

😂😂😂 yes compared to an axe I am definitely GLAMping!