The Ultimate Horse Show Packing Checklist!
So you are headed to a show! You will likely spend a bit of time packing for a horse show….and hoping that you don’t forget anything! I have compiled a handy list for you – broken down by category. Please feel free to download a copy (show_packing_checklist) and print for your use.
A little disclaimer here…. This list is comprehensive and used to pack for “overnight” (or longer) shows. For day shows, where you may just haul in and out, you will be able to edit down a lot of this stuff. I also might have put some stuff in multiple categories, because some of us like our widgets with other widgets, some of us want our widgets with our sprockets.
If you need to pick up any of these items, you can most likely find them in my affiliate store. This doesn’t cost you anything more, and because it affords me some commission, I can keep this website up! Thanks, guys!
So here we go!!
Your game of trailer tack room tetris awaits.
The Grooming Kit
Curry comb
Grooming gloves
Body brushes – hard, soft, finishing brush
Hoof picks with attached brushes
Mane and tail brush
Mane comb
Hoof dressing
Detangler
Shine enhancer
Baby powder or corn starch
Step stool
Fly spray
Bucket
Vet Kit
Touch up clippers
Wash Rack Supplies
Shampoo
Conditioner
Detangler
Sponges
Washcloths
Sweat scraper
Shine enhancer
Hoof polish
Towels for drying off
Sponges
Liniment
Bucket
Tack Cleaning Supplies
Bucket
Glycerin soap
Conditioner
Double sided sponge
Washcloths
Toothbrush
Metal polish
Braiding Supplies
Apron or fanny pack
Yarn
Elastics
Scissors
Hair product/braiding spray
Mane comb
Seam ripper
Stiff nylon brush
Hair clip
Stall Set-Up Supplies
Pliers
Hammer
Long-handled magnet
Staple gun
Screwdrivers
Bailing twine
Duct tape
Cross ties
Stall guards
Caribiners
Zip ties
Screw eyes
Double-ended snaps
Water buckets
Feed bin
Hooks for hanging bridles and halters
Saddle racks
Shoe removal tools
Manure fork
Broom
Garden rake
Hose(s)
Hose nozzle
Wheelbarrow or muck tubs
Extension cords
Locks
Flashlight
Batteries
Fans
Hay nets and hay
Grain meals and Supplements
Warm Up Ring supplies
Bucket
Hoof pick with attached brush
Hoof polish
Bottled water
Washcloths – damp and dry
Camera – still/video
Body brush
Test book
For the Rider
Helmet
Hair ties, barrettes, bobby pins, hair net, hair spray
Small mirror
Show shirt
Stock tie
Stock pin
Show jacket
Show breeches/pants
Schooling tops/polos
Schooling breeches
Safety vest
Belt
Boots
Gloves
Spurs
Whip/crop
Rain gear
For the Horse
Saddle
Girth
Girth covers
Schooling saddle pads
Show saddle pads
Bridle(s)
Schooling boots
Honor round polo wraps
Numbers for saddle pad or bridle
Ear bonnets
Cooler
Scrim sheet
Weather appropriate blankets
Shipping halter and everyday halter
Shipping boots
Standing wraps and bandages
Lunge whip
Lunge line
Martingale
Surcingle
Bell boots
Stud kit
Stud chain
Extra buckets
Extra tack (bridle, halter, stirrups)
Stall card
Small freezer
Ice boots or icing system
Poultice paper
Miscellaneous
Safety pins
Lint roller
Boot shine kit
Sewing kit
Boot pulls
Sunscreen
Garment bags
Water
Snacks
Cooler
Folding chairs
Kleenex
First aid kit
Cameras
Laundry bag
Pop up tent
Banners
Trash bags
Laundry bag
Show paperwork – Coggins, health cert. all association membership cards
Dry erase board and markers
Paper towels/wet wipes
Boot shine kit
Phone numbers – hotel, pizza delivery, overnight watch service, show office, trainer, on-site farrier, on-call Veterinarian
And last, but not least….your sanity.