Paperwork:
Map
to show grounds
Show information, including premium, class lists, jump
courses, etc.
Rulebook
Membership cards (if needed)
Horse registration (if required)
Health certificate, coggins, etc. (if required-out of state
shows only)
Emergency telephone numbers, including vet
Test booklet (dressage riders only)
Checkbook/wallet/Money/I.D. Grooming:
Fly spray
Maine Thinner/ pulling comb
Shampoo & Conditioner
Sweat scraper
Maine & Tail detangler (ex: cowboy magic)
Brushes (soft and hard), curries
Hoof pick
Coat polish (show sheen, etc.)
Whitening product (for horses w/ white markings)
Sponges and rags (for your boots, tack, horse, etc.)
Hoof dressing / polish (Clear polish and enhancer spray)
Grooming tote
Leather cleaner, conditioner & oil
Cordless clippers (for missed hairs)
Hair Spray (to keep braids in place)
Rubber Bands & yarn (for braiding)
Scissors
Maine and Tail Brush
Baby oil (to enhance nose, eyes, ears etc.)
Show Apparel (hunters):
Jodhpurs w/ elastic straps to hold pants down
Color
must be in khaki (greenish tan) or tan (ages 12 and
under)
Breeches- Color must be in khaki (greenish tan) or tan (ages
12 and over)
Tall leather field boots- no rubber (ages 12 and over)
Paddock boots (ages 12 and under)
Garter straps (ages 12 and under)
Boot pulls and jack
Tall boot socks (ages 12 and over)
Boot polish
Spurs (if needed)
Hunter coat/ jacket- most all colors are okay
recommend Blue, Beige, or Brown
Black
doesn't stand out as much (too common- not recommended)
Show shirts/ Ratcatchers with collars (x2)
(long
sleeved & short sleeved- if jackets are optional on a hot
day you
still
need a long sleeved shirt)
Helmet (ASTM approved helmet; recommended brands: IRH, GPA,
Charles
Owen. Traditional black velvet okay; highly recommend the
newer
look of
brushed black or charcoal with a center stripe. NO shiny
plastic helmets.
Hair net with bow or regular hair net
Bobby pins
Ribbon for hair (ages 12 and under)
Hair Spray
Hair ties (black or brown)
Stock pin (if no monogrammed collar)
Collar (w/ or w/out monogramm)
Gloves (Black leather)
Belt (Black or Brown)
For Travel:
Full tank of gas
Truck and trailer registration
Head bumper
Shipping boots or wraps
Tail bandage
Jack for trailer
Spare tire
Manure fork
Emergency phone numbers in case of breakdown
First-aid kit
Water buckets
For You:
Sun block
Sunglasses
Hat or cap
Comfortable clothes/shoes for after competition
Water and Beverages
Snacks & Lunch
Folding chairs
First Aid Kit (Aspirin, Band-Aids, etc.)
Camera
Cell phone
Lint remover for show clothes
Safety pins/ sewing kit
A Cover-Up (so you don't get your show clothes dirty)
For Your Horse:
Bridle (brown/ tan, leather)
Bits (snaffle and kimberwicke)
Saddle (brown/ tan, leather, close contact or all purpose)
Saddle pad (white contour pad okay; recommended: half pad/
wither relief)
Girth (brown/ tan, leather)
Leg-wear: (For Jumpers-Jumping Boots and Bell Boots;
For
Flat Riders-Polo wraps and Bell Boots)
Martingales (depending on your horse; standing, running or
German
martingale)
Neck stretcher
Spare leathers (in case yours break)
Breast plate w/ standing martingale attachment (recommended)
Crop (Black)
Lunge line and lunge whip
Stud chain (optional)
Halter and lead rope- plus a spare
Horse blanket and cooler (optional)
Bucket- for water
Hay and supplements (enough for your stay at the show
grounds)
Hay net
Treats (carrots, horse cookies, etc.)
Stall guards (if you’re boarding overnight)
Picture
of Properly Attired Horse and Rider:
Properly Attired
Child and Horse:
Properly Attire
Adult/ Young Adult Rider and Horse:
