Checklists for Shows
Lists to help you get organized for show day!
Waterbucket for your horse, manure rake and shovel. Hay bag and shavings.
A standing fan or hanging fan can be used ( check for proper placement) & bring an extension cord. You can set up misters, check with management.
EZ up tent/tarp. Don't forget to bring small weights or sandbags in case it gets windy. You can tie them to the bottom of the poles of your tarp.
Wheel barrel or muck cart. Hose for putting water in buckets, this beats carrying the buckets back and forth to a water spicket.
Tack room. (you can share to cut down expenses, check with your show neighbor)
Bring a floor mat to put in tack room. This keeps dirt from getting on your clean tack and show clothes.
Tack hooks, bridle rack. This can be used also to hang your show clothes. Standing saddle rack for your saddle and saddle pads. If you do not have a standing saddle rack, you can use a tack trunk or a big rubbermaid container to put your tack on.
Ice chest to keep your drinks and food cold. Keep hydrated with water.
First aid kit for you and your horse.
Contact information with your horses name, phone numbers that you can be reached at in case of emergency. This can be placed on the front of the stall. Put this where your horse can't grab it!
Treats and supplements for your horse.
Show clothes, preferably 2 sets. White breeches or a light color. White show shirt can be long sleeved, short sleeves or sleeveless.
Jacket (black or dark colored) Stock tie, pin to keep it from coming out of your jacket.
Boots, (black) and socks that are slinky or nylons work great! Helmet, top hat or derby hat. Gloves can be black or white.
Undergarments, belt.
Hairspray, hairnet, pins(color to match your hair), hairbrush and comb. MAKE sure if you have long hair that you put it in a bun with a hair net over it. You don't want loose hairs sticking out, hairspray keeps your hair in place and keeps the hair looking neat. You want to look your best and present a nice picture to the judge.
Lint roller (this is great before you go in a class and need to touch up and get any dirt off your coat and pants).
Safety pins, sewing kit for any repairs on your clothes. Scissors, baby wipes, markers and inkpens.
Membership cards and copies made in case the show office needs them. Make sure you get your competition number to go on your horses bridle. You cannot enter a warm-up ring without the number on your horse! Put this on the right side of the bridle, that way when you enter the arena and track right, the scribe can see the number and match it to your test sheet. Money for extra show fees and food.
Spurs that you wear riding and are use to.
Don't forget your sunscreen!
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Grooming bucket, brushes, rubber combs, tail and mane brushes.
Braiding kit, rubber bands, yarn(color to match horses mane) scissors, yarn needle, comb to part mane.
Fly spray (bring a small cloth that you can spray fly spray on, this way you can wipe this on your horse everywhere and it will help cut down the cost of using alot of fly spray. Keep it saved in a baggie for the next use.
Shampoo and conditioner( for the mane, shampoo only, don't use conditioner on the mane before show day or during a show, this makes it slippery to braid.
Leather cleaner & conditioner.
Nylon halter & lead rope. Leather halter for trailering and a head bumper to protect the top of your horses head when traveling.
Test booklet ( if you are having someone read, arrange this ahead of time, you don't want any last minute disasters trying to find someone to read your test for you.)
Leather hole puncher
Saddle, saddle pads for each day showing, lunging caveson or snaffle bridles( good to bring two snaffle bridles, one for lunging and another for riding. Check your bits and make sure they are acceptable for competition.
Side reins for lunging, lunging whip and lunge line.
Dressage whip, make sure it is correct length for showing. The dressage whip must measure 47.2 inches long, including the lash. It can be shorter, but not any longer.
Bell boots, polo wraps, leg wraps.
Clippers, blade wash, blade oil.
Whitening products to get the white areas clean on your horse legs and body.
Walkie talkies (if you need them for your trainer)
A empty spray bottle that you can fill with water to mist yourself when it is hot. Your equine partner might appreciate the wipe down also.
A fun place to learn more about dressage, training tips, and much more!
DressageforJuniors.Com
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