Recommended Equipment List for Campaign Style of Cavalry Reenacting

In some reenactments you will be living out of the saddle for numerous days, then you must pack accordingly! You will have to carry everything you will need for both you and your horse.  This is a recommended list. If you do not need some of the personal items – fine, leave them behind and lighten your load. But do not bring more!  You may or may not have to bring food for you and your horse.

□       Plate, cup, silverware

□       Haversack – used to carry food and small personal item, not cloths

□       Personal items: Bible, writing material, soap, matches, toilet paper, etc,,,

□       A dry pair of socks (wool is the best) and one extra shirt

□       Sleeping blanket(s) (not bag), Great coat or overcoat makes a good blanket

□       Ground cloth or extra poncho/gum blanket, Roll around blanket, spare socks, shirt, etc. and pack on the saddle behind the cantle.

□       Poncho, packed on the pommel (with your coat). This should be available in case of rain and to loop your reins over when dismounted. It will help prevent the reins from falling over your horses head and causing an accident.

□       Shelter half or substitute and extra gum blanket

□       Canteen – at least one

□       Halter and lead strap

□       Link strap (required for dismounted fighting)

□       Nose bag – good for carrying grain, your food, grooming tools, etc..: also will be needed as a water bucket.

□       Grooming brush, hoof pick, and canvas water bucket (dip water only for horses)

□       An extra front and rear horse shoe with extra nails – pack in inside panels of saddle bags

□       Supplies to clean weapons in the field.

Items to be shared by 3 or 4 man section or rank:

□       30-50 foot rope for picket lines

DO NOT bring additional items without the approval of your Commander or NCO.

Keep it light. Do not overload your horse!  Remember: Without your horse, you are just another mud stomper!