Shadow Of The Wall

Basic equipment carried by the team includes:

• British Military pack saddle and harness (girth strap, crupper, breeching and breasting)
• Roman military pack saddle and harness (girth strap, crupper, breeching and breasting)
• Two saddle pads
• Two wooden/canvas saddle bags (British saddle)
• Leather saddle bags (Roman)
• Two head collars and lead ropes
• Two surcingles
• Two tethering chains, ropes, collars and lock attachments + one tethering hammer
• Two attachment harnesses (each incorporating two adjustable length straps and two quick release mechanisms) + two reserve harnesses.
• Collapsible spade
• Pocket balance
• Three pony brushes
• Leather lead rein
• Reserve leather head collar
• Two man-made fibre long lead reins
• Two breast girth sleeves
• Two leather pony feed bags/straps
• Hoof pick
• Two pony rain rugs
• Equine first aid kit
• Human first aid kit
• Six tent bags
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping sheet
• Lightweight air bed
• Rucksac (25L)
• Clothes:two fleeces, 2 gillets, 3 pairs trousers, windproof trousers, waterproof jacket/over-trousers, four base layer t-shirts, five undergarments, sleeping trousers, seven pairs socks, belt, fleece hat/gloves, gaiters
• Police road safety waistcoat, pony road safety beast strap, helmet safety strap, two pony ankle safety straps.
• Two bungee straps
• Tent,clothing and footwear water-proofer
• Two knife/fork/spoon (aluminium/ steel), tin opener, flint/steel fire lighter, safety matches
• Seven waterproof bags (various sizes)
• Gaiters
• Cycle lights (two front, two rear), cycle horn
• Two UK Mail letters, book (Manual of Horsemanship)

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