01 Aug Off to a show: Packing list for a horse show
Let’s be honest for a second: we’ve all forgotten at least one thing in our show life careers. Some things are easy to replace once at the venue, others are missed badly. Here’s our packing list for a horse show for you and your horses, so you won’t ever forget anything again!
Do in advance:
- apply for your annual tournament license
- register/continue your horse
- register for the show
- check timetable
- plan arrival
- write down important contact details of the show office
Travel essentials:
- driving license
- vehicle registration documents (for the car, truck and/or horse trailer)
- horse passport
- spare halter/rope
- horse rug (depending on weather: cooler, fly blanket or winter blanket)
- proof of attendance (due to Corona)
- navigation details
- phone and charger
- first aid kit (for horses and human)
Picture: Franziska Sack
For the sport:
- white/light pair of breeches
- show jacket
- competition blouse
- plastron/necktie
- gloves
- boots
- helmet
- spurs, whips, etc. (if needed)
- saddle
- bridle
- saddle pads
- leg protection
- bell boots
- lunging equipment
- auxiliary reins
- studs
Grooming supplies:
- grooming box with combs, brushes and hoof pick
- hoof grease
- towel
- braiding essentials
If you’re staying over night:
- horse feed
- hay
- bedding
- stall fork
- broom
- wheelbarrow
Just in case…
- spare pair of clothes
- shoes to change
- rain jackets/umbrellas
- mounting block
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