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Horse trekking in Chile |
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Enjoying your trip to the fullest requires adequate equipment for Chilean weather. Avoid wearing new boots, prefer sturdy, used footwear. Avoid bringing too many things, as everything will be carried by your horse or by mules.
Ask your tour operator what equipment they supply (leather gaiters, raincoats, ponchos, lunchbox, etc.). The entire equipment should be packed into saddlebags or backpacks.
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- Sleeping bag
- Sleeping pad, as light as possible (avoid self-inflating pads)
- Lycra riding pants or comfortable jeans, hopefully without inseams. Prefer long-legged, non-slippery pants.
- Footwear: preferably trekking or hiking boots with a good sole and a heel, ankle protection and heavy-duty treading. For a better grip of your horse, knee-high leather gaiters may be used.
- Helmets: If you prefer riding without a riding helmet, you should carry a sunproof/sunblock hat, such as a cap (although your neck is unprotected) or a broad-rimed hat. You must protect yourself from UV radiation in Chile, as it is stronger than in Europe or North America, even under cloudy conditions.
- Clothing should be warm, comfortable, and out of sweat and tear-proof material. Long sleeve T-shirts protect you from the sun and from thorns, ticks and other insects. Wool or polypropylene clothing should be considered for cooler weather conditions. Waterproof Mac and trousers, or a rain poncho (avoid oilskin jackets or raincoats - they are too heavy!).
- Undergarments should be loose fitting and preferably seamless. Prefer lycra or well-designed underwear, trekking socks.
- Gloves are not necessary for Chilean style riding, although they could become handy at lower temperatures.
- Eyewear, sunglasses with 100% UV protection (look for the CE sign)
- Pocketknife
- Flashlight or forehead light (with spare batteries)
- Insect repellent
- Sun block (minimum SPF 20, all skin types)
- Drinking bottle (prefer 2 small ones over 1 large for weight balance)
- Swimming costume
- Trekking sandals or flip-flops
- Camera (with spare batteries and film)
- Lighter and matches (both have advantages and disadvantages)
- Plastic bags (to protect luggage, for laundry and garbage)
- Photocopies of important documents (we recommend leaving original documents at the ranch).
- Bring your passport (if taking tours to the Andes or if you are planning to cross the border into Argentina)
- First-aid kit
- Small backpack (approx. 25 l)
- Water cleaning pills
- Small food storing bags (lunchbox)
- Maps and books
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