Horse Show Checklist
Follow this checklist to ensure you have everything you need.
Paperwork:
Map to showgrounds
Show information Rulebook Membership cards Horse registration Health certificate, coggins, other required veterinary information Emergency telephone numbers Test booklet (dressage riders); NRHA patterns (reiners) Checkbook/wallet/I.D. Veterinarian phone number
For Travel:
Truck and trailer registration
Head bumper Shipping boots or wraps Tail bandage Stable sheet Leather or breakway halters Lead ropes Ties Jack for trailer Tail bag/wrap Spare tire Jack Manure fork Emergency phone numbers in case of breakdown Trailer first-aid kit Plenty of stored water for horse(s); buckets |
For You:
Sunblock
Sunglasses Hat or cap Comfortable clothes/shoes for after competition Beverages and snacks Folding chairs Aspirin, Band-Aids Camera Cell phone Lint remover Toiletries Safety pins and sewing kit Grooming apron or other cover-up
For Your Horse:
Bridles
Bits Saddles Saddle pads Cinches/girths Legwear (for warm-up, as well as show-ring--as dictated by your discipline) Approved martingales or other auxillary tack Spare stirrups and leathers Breast plate, as needed Whip/crop Longe line and longe whip (optional) Stud chain (optional) Halter and lead line, plus a spare Horse blanket and cooler (optional) Drinking water and bucket Hay/haynet, other feed Equine first-aid kit Treats Stall guard and screw eyes (if you’re boarding overnight) |
For Grooming:
Fly spray
Buckets Shampoo / conditioner / detangler Sweat scraper Brushes, curries Hoof pick Coat polish Spot remover and/or whitening product Sponges and rags Hoof dressing / polish Grooming tote Leather cleaner Cordless clippers (for missed hairs) Water in a spray bottle Braiding kit / banding supplies Scissors Ribbons for mane (saddleseat) Rain gear, if needed
Show Apparel:
Breeches/jodphurs
Jeans or show pants Chaps Boots Boot pulls and jack Boot socks Boot polish Spurs Shin and knee guards (games/gymkhana); other protective gear Coat, jacket or vest Show shirt Helmet or hat Hair net/hair accessories Tie / pin / scarf / choker Underpasses (saddleseat) Gloves Belt/buckle Rain gear, if needed |
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