How to Pack for a Horse Show

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pack all of your tack the day before.

   In your tack you'll need; A clean and polished Saddle or saddles Stirrups that are thoroughly cleaned Show, spare, and warm-up Saddle Pad A Bridle with a clean bit & reins! A Girth for each saddle in good repair with no frayed elastic or broken buckles! Leathers in supple and good repair condition Breastplate Martingale (If you use one) Cross-Country/Jumper Boots Bell Boots Crop Dressage Whip
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   Step 2: After you've packed up your tack

   Here's what to pack in your grooming kit; Body Brush Dandy Brush Hoof Pick Shampoo Conditioner Detangler Clippers Cleaning Cloths Braiding/Banding Rubber Bands Mane & Tail Brush Fly Spray Sponge (and a spare or two, just in case) Bucket Yarn, comb, hook & scissors for braiding , Here's what to pack; Halter Lead Rope (Make sure to bring an extra.) Manure Fork or Shovel Broom & Dustpan First Aid Kit Shavings Hay Grain (Pack your grain in a paper bag, duct-tape it shut, and label the bag properly.) Show Cooler or Sheet Leg Wraps Shipping Boots Tail Wrap Nameplate for Stall Saddle Rack Bridle Holder Hooks Clothing Holder Water Hose Buckets Hay Net/Bag Cooler with Ice and Drinks Chairs , Here's what to pack if you need Show Jacket, in a moderate color White, Long or short-Sleeve Shirt Choker Polo Shirt Cross-Country Vest Breeches, in a moderate color Hunt Boots, in black or brown Socks Helmet Gloves Belt Medical Armband ,
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   Step 3: next you'll need to pack your grooming kit.

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   Step 4: After you've finished packing up your tack and grooming kit

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   Step 5: you'll need to pack all of your stable

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   Step 6: feed and shipping items.

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   Step 7: Now that you've packed your feed

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   Step 8: stable

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   Step 9: and shipping items

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    Step 10: you'll want to make sure to pack the supplies you'll need for yourself in the show.

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    Step 11: If you're packing "Special Dressage Clothing"

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    Step 12: you'll need to pack the following things; Black Dressage Coat White

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    Step 13: Long-Sleeve Rat-catcher Shirt White Gloves White Full-Seat Breeches Black Belt Black Dress Boots Black Helmet Socks White Stock Tie Also don't forget warm-up and cleaning clothes so your show clothes don't get dirty.

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