Show Checklist for Horse & Rider

Show Checklist for horse & rider

Going to a show is super exciting!

Let’s make sure you and your horse are well prepared

First of all – Check the dress code on your show entry

• Do you have to wear white jodhpurs?
• Do you have to wear a jacket?
• Do you have to wear a hairnet?

If it’s a training or recreational show you can normally wear any colours jodhpurs and a neat shirt without a jacket

Checklist for the rider:

• Helmet and helmet bag
• Hairnet
• Show Jacket
• Gloves
• Whip or crop
• Breeches or jodhpurs
• Show shirt
• Riding boots (long or short)
• Gaiters (if you ride with short boots)
• Spurs

Next let’s get your horse kitted out:

• Most important – Carrots / treats :)

Getting your horse to the show safely:

• Trucking kit – Includes Halter, poll guard, trucking boots, daysheet or sweatsheet, and a tail guard
• Passport

Tacking your horse up at the show:

• Bridle
• Bit (make sure it is show legal)
• Earnet (if necessary)
• Martingale
• Numnah
• Saddle and saddle cover
• Boots
• Collapsible saddle rack
• It’s a good idea to take a spare pair of reins with you just in case
• Mounting block

Keeping your horse clean & comfortable at the show:

• Bucket
• Feed Tray
• Haynet / haybag
• Grooming kit – Includes a tack bag, dandy brush, body brush, curry comb, hoof pick, mane comb and a sponge
• Microfibre mitt
• Fly spray
• Blanket (if it’s cold)
• Rain sheet (if it’s rainy season)

Last but not least – don’t forget to thank and spoil your groom for prepping and looking after your horse so well at the show