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2. FOOTWEAR: You might need a few types of footwear on a station – for mustering, whether you are using horses or bikes (or both!) as well as for yard work and social occasions. KENT SADDLERY BOOTS:

• Work/ Yard/ Social Boots

• Smooth soled riding boots with a good heel | Recommend: Ariat Heritage Roper Mens | Womens Heritage Roper | Ariat Acton

• All Purpose Boot | Recommend: Ariat All Terrain Boot: Mens Duraterrain | Womens Duraterrain or The Roper Horseshoe Kiltie Boot: Mens Kiltie | Womens Kiltie

• Sneakers/ joggers for yard work.

• Rubber thongs for shower areas and at camp, rec times, doing your washing etc.

3. CLOTHING for work & social events (i.e. races, rodeo)

• Cotton long sleeve shirts (x5)

• Jeans (x5)

• Shorts (x2) – i.e. with belt loops for belt/knife pouch

• Warm clothing, jacket + gloves for bike riding (it gets cold)

• Socks and underwear

• Belt | Recommend: Kent Saddlery Leather Hand Made Belt

• Don't forget your togs.

4. DRINK BOTTLE | Recommend: Willow 5 litre bottle – it has a large base to avoid falling over in the back of the ute. Other water bottle recommendations include YETI | 3.7ltr Jug | 590ml Magslider Mug (for keeping your cuppa hot).

5. POCKET KNIFE/ ALL PURPOSE TOOL with leather belt/ pouch: Durable and well made. Recommend: LEATHERMAN from Kent Saddlery – Leatherman hand made, multi purpose tools are designed with a simple philosophy in mind – getting things done. Their usefulness is endless. And for a belt to carry it, the RFTTE belt is made from a solid piece of leather and hand sewn the traditional way.

6. SWAG | Comfortable, durable and waterproof | Suppliers interested in featuring here please contact simon@rfttejobs.com

7. SUNGLASSES – Ones that sit well on your head or hat/cap | Recommend: Gidgee Eyewear from Kent Saddlery. Designed for the serious horse rider and ideal for long days in the sun.

8. BEDDING/ TOWEL – At most stations you will be required to bring your own bed sheets, blankets, pillows and towels etc. And make sure you have sheets for your swag too.

9. ALARM CLOCK: You may need it at the homestead and when camping out on muster – an alarm clock with battery option is good when there is no power.

10. TOILETRIES: Some stations can be hours away from the nearest town, so be sure to include any essential prescription medication (enough for 3 months); plus toiletries including toothpaste, soap, shampoo, sunscreen, lip balm, aeroguard, moisturiser, deodorant, laundry powder, clothes pegs, insect repellant, extra contact lenses, nail clippers etc. Keep it all in a Toiletry Bag.

OPTIONAL ITEMS, BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED...

• MEDICAL KIT: Although stations have medical supplies, it’s handy to include items such as headache tablets (Aspirin, Panadol, Nurofen etc), Telfast Antihistamines, anti-itch lotion (Stingose), antiseptic lotion, first aid kits (bandages, bandaids etc), tweezers, hydration tablets, Berocca, and baby powder/cream (Bepanthen or 3B Cream) for chaffing. See also: firstaidkitsaustralia.com.au

• PERSONAL HORSE GEAR: Any horse gear you’d like to use – saddle, reins, halters, helmet, stock whip, spurs etc – is more comfortable when it’s your own, along with a gear bag.

• SADDLE BAG: For carting food and water whilst mustering on horseback. Recommend: Leather hand made saddle bags from Kent Saddlery.

• HYDRATION BACKPACK: Very handy for hot days mustering on horseback or bike. Recommend: Camel Pack

• RADIO POUCH: Check with the station as they may provide one. Recommend: Kent Saddlery Leather Radio Pouches

• DUFFEL BAG: Vinyl/waterproof gear bag or a heavy-duty canvas duffel bag.

• 'DINNER' HOBBLE BELT (IF HORSES USED) for hobbling your horse during muster | Recommend: Wide range of Dinner Hobbles from Kent Saddlery.

• CAP for workshop, cooler days, yard work. Recommend: RFTTE Trucker Caps

• TORCH (Battery powered)

• RIDING HELMET: Check with station if required or provided.

• MOTORBIKE HELMET: Station will provide but you may want a personal helmet with a hydration inlet.

• A WATCH: Time is of the essence – it's advisable not to be late.

• BANDANA: A bandana is very handy to reduce dust inhalation in the yards, soak up sweat, tie things, etc.

A special thanks to RFTTE MEMBERS, JUMBUCK PASTORAL & HANCOCK AGRICULTURE for your assistance in putting these items together.

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