What You Need to Take to a Horse Show for the Horse

Listed below are the things you may want to pack when going to a horse show. The specific equipment you’ll take will depend on what discipline you will be competing in. Every time we pack for a show it seems like we take too much and end up not using half of what we pack. But you never know when you’ll end up where the bugs are horrendous and you left behind the fly spray, or the weather turns from tropical to frigid.

Have ready before you leave:

• Halter
• Trailer tie
• Leg wraps and cottons or shipping boots.
• Tail wrap if using.
• Blanket if using.

Pack for the day:

• 2 lead ropes, one cotton, one with a chain.
• Longe line
• Longe whip
• Haynet or flake bag
• Hay
• Grain if you'll be there for 'mealtimes'.
• Shavings or other bedding if there is on-site stabling and none is supplied.
• 2 buckets—one for horse watering and one for washing and sponging.
• Water—horses may be more likely to drink water from home.
• Brushes
• Hoofpick
• Grooming spray
• Braiding thread or elastics
• Towelling
• Sponge
• Leather cleaner
• Rain sheet—be prepared for any weather.
• Fly sheet
• Cooler
• Lined blanket—if there is chance of cold weather.
• Saddle(s)
• Bridle(s)
• Martingale or tie-down if used.
• Breast plates or crupper if used
• Saddle pads or blankets
• Harness and vehicle if you will be driving your horse.
• Brush boots, bell boots if used.
• Girth or cinch
• Sweat scraper
• Bug spray
• Basic first aid kit