Horse Show Checklists

Horse Show Checklists

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Dear Cherry,  

I will be going to my first horse show this weekend.  I will only be there for one day. It is about 30-45 minutes from my house.

Can you please give me some information on what I should bring to the show with me. Any items that I may be forgetting?

K 

  Hi K,  

     To answer you, I'm going to print this excerpt from my award-winning book "101 Horsemanship and Equitation Patterns" which will give you some checklists you can start with - you'll want to customize them to suit your situation.  

Be sure to visit my site at www.horsekeeping.com where you can find other information on all aspects of horse training, riding, and care and where you can learn more about my books, some of which would be perfectly suited to your needs. 

Besides the one I mentioned, you should take a look at "From the Center of the Ring" and "Trailering Your Horse".   Best of luck,   

Excerpt from "101 Horsemanship and Equitation Patterns" by Cherry Hill, copyright 2000

PAPERWORK CHECKLIST
Original or photocopy of registration papers
Coggins test certification
Health exam certification
Proof of ownership
Amateur or Non-Pro card
Association membership card
Proof of age - youth
Show bill
Rule book
Paper and pencils  

HORSE CARE ITEMS
Grain and feed tub
Grain
Hay net
Hay
Water pail
Water, if necessary
Wintergreen, cider vinegar, Jell-O, or Kool-Aid, if needed to flavor water
Electrolyte paste or powder
Manure fork and bucket or basket
Barn broom
Rake
Bedding - shavings or straw
Barn lime
Horse blanket and hood
Sheet or fly net
Fly repellent  

TRAVELING
Traveling blanket
Shipping leg wraps
Tail wrap
Halter and lead rope  

TACK
Saddle
Bridle
Martingale
Pad or blanket
Girth or cinch
Lead rope
Protective boots
Tack trunk
Extra halter and lead rope  

TACK CARE
Sponges
Cloths
Saddle soap
Polish
Small bucket  

GROOMING KIT
Hoof pick
Rubber curry
Dandy brush
Body brush
Rubber mitts
Rub rags
Sponge
Sweat scraper
Bucket
Shampoo
Hose
Corn starch
Baby oil
Hoof sealer
Hoof black
Electric and battery operated clippers
Comb
Hair brush
Yarn and needle for hunter
Rubber Bands or tape
Scissors
Extra tail wrap  

MISCELLANEOUS
Plastic bags
Extra cloths  

FIRST AID
Iodine-based antiseptic solution
Triple antibiotic ointment
Non-stick gauze pads
Self-conforming gauze rolls
Stretch bandaging tape
Elastic adhesive tape
Scissors
Cotton or disposable diaper
Chemical ice pack
Liniment
Sunscreen  

FOR THE RIDER
Coat or vest
Pants
Chaps
Shirt
Tie or pin
Boots
Spurs
Gloves
Hat, show type
Hat, for sun protection
Hair net
Pins
Comb
Brush
Safety pins
Mirror
Rain gear
Rubber shoes/boots
Nutritious snacks
Water
Folding chairs