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What You Need To Take To A Horse Show for The Rider

A List of Equipment You May Need for Yourself at a Show

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

Just as with our horse equipment we always end up taking to much with us when we head out to a show. But we like to be prepared for every situation. This list includes the clothing and equipment you might need for yourself at a horse show.
  • Helmet or hat
  • Helmet cover if using.
  • Hairnet, hair clips and elastics
  • Shirts
  • Jackets
  • Safety pins for emergencies or pinning numbers
  • Pins if required (i.e. Pony Club)
  • Gloves
  • Riding Pants
  • Boots
  • Spurs if using
  • Whip if using
  • Medical armband if required.
  • Comfortable clothes for after riding
  • Tights and half-chaps if needed for schooling pre-show.
  • Chaps if needed
  • Warm jacket if there’s a chance of cool weather
  • Sunglasses and sun hat
  • Headache medication
  • Food: small sandwiches and fruit that are easy to grab on the run.
  • Lots of water and other drinks.
  • Lawn chair
  • Sunscreen
  • Wallet
  • Basic first aid kit
  • Any paper work like registration papers or Coggins tests you made be required to have.
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