This is intended to be a useful document for people to use to help themselves be prepared for trail rides. It is not intended to be a fully comprehensive list, and it is not intended to mean that you need all of these items to participate in an event. It is only meant to help provide some ideas, conversation and the start to a checklist of items for people to consider while preparing for and participating in an event, this is generic on purpose. It also includes information that should be considered for a trail leader or other more senior members of an event.