Horse show Prep & Packing
We are busier than ever as show season is in full swing and we are on the road nearly every week at a show or schooling outing.
We have compiled our tips and tricks on preparing and packing for horse shows so you can focus on your ride and have fun - no scrambling to organize yourself at the last minute to distract you from your ride and your horse!
Trim and pull your horse’s mane and tidy legs, bridle path, etc. 7 - 10 days before your departure date. This is one less thing to worry about the week of the show as you’re busy with other prep and packing. Outlets are also scarce at most shows, and there are a lot of other things to be doing at a show that cannot be done ahead of time.
Check the weather forecast at the venue location. This will help you figure out what to pack so you and your horse stay comfortable while away from home.
Clean, organize and pack your equipment. Cleaning and organizing your gear is another item you can do ahead of time so that you can focus on caring for your horse, learning your courses, braiding, etc. at the show.
Put together a list of items so nothing you need gets left at home - a good start to your list is below, and most of the items on the list can be found on our Amazon Storefront!
Prep your horse for shipping. We electrolyte load for a few days earlier in the week if our departure date is later in the week. There should be a day or two in between giving electrolytes and departing so your horse isn’t overly thirsty during a haul. We also recommend omeprazole paste/UlcerGard before traveling to help prevent ulcers.
Check your ride times when they are posted and start forming a plan for when you’ll leave for the show, walk your courses, bathe and braid your horse, etc.
Trinity Eventing Competition Packing List
Most of these items are on our Amazon Storefront!
For Shipping
Shipping Boots
Hay Net / Hay
Halter Fleeces
Documents - Coggins, Vaccine Records, Health Certificate(s), Passport
For Feed
Hay
Grain
Supplements
UlcerGard
Purina Replenimash
Electrolytes
Carrots and / or other horse treats
For The Barn
Hay Net
Feed Tub
Water Buckets
Shavings
Stall Cards
Stall Guard
Standing Wraps / Quilts
Quarter Sheet / Rain Sheet
Duct Tape
Wheelbarrow
Pitchfork
Broom
Hose
Hay String
Chairs
Paper Towels
Event Grease
Plastic Gloves
Ice Boots
Equine First Aid Kit
Cooler / Ice / Water
Flashlight / Headlamp
For Grooming
Brushes / Curry Comb / Tail Brush
Hoofpick
Shampoo / Conditioner
Bathing Wash Bucket
Sponges
Sweat Scrapers
Towels / Rags
Show Sheen
Baby Oil Gel
Hoof Oil
Baby Wipes
Grooming Mitt
Fly Spray
Clippers
Braiding Kit / Needle & Thread or Yarn
Horse Hood (to protect braids)
Tail Wrap
Stud Kit
Stud Plugs
WD40
Horseshoe Nail
Wrench
Extra Horseshoes (tapped & drilled)
Tack & Equipment
Dressage Saddle
Dressage Bridle
Dressage Girth
Jump Saddle
Jump Bridle
Jump Girth
Breastplate / Martingale
Saddle Rack
Bridle Hanger
Show Saddle Pads
Schooling Saddle Pads
Fly Veils
Surcingle
Side Reins
Lunge Line
Lunge Whip
Dressage Boots
Cross Country Boots
Show Jumping Boots
Tack Cleaning Supplies
Riding Gear
Helmet
Gloves
Riding Boots
Dressage Whip & Jump Bat
Spurs
Show Shirts
Breeches
Riding Socks