For Handler

  • Hat/helmet
  • bobby pins
  • hairspray
  • hairbrush
  • earrings/necklace
  • show shirt/Jacket
  • Belt
  • pants
  • boots
  • gloves
  • safety pins
  • clip on/magnet number holder
  • show number
  • class list
  • Amateur/youth card
  • water/snacks
  • chap stick
  • cash
  • show entries
  • breed registration papers
  • show association papers
  • mirror
  • trailer keys

For Horse

  • show halter
  • silver cleaner
  • lead shank
  • halter/lead rope
  • sheet/sleazy hood/blanket
  • neck/jowl sweats
  • leg wraps/boots
  • longe line
  • stud chain
  • longe whip
  • tail bag
  • rubber mane/tail bands
  • show sheen
  • fly spray
  • green spot remover
  • clean brushes
  • mane/tail comb/brush
  • scissors
  • face goop/baby oil
  • hoof polish
  • hoof polish remover
  • sand paper
  • hoof pick/hoof brush
  • clippers
  • white marking spray/chalk
  • vetwrap for top of tail
  • Cooler for staying clean ringside
  • clean rags
  • baby wipes
  • fake tail
  • Water bucket
  • water (if horse is picky about horse show water)
  • hay/grain/supplements
  • hay bags/nets/grain feeder/bucket
  • bute/banamine
  • vetwrap/gauze/betadine solution/wound ointment etc…

Misc

  • Trailer spare tire
  • tire caulks for trailer
  • tire ramp (to fix flats)
  • twitch
  • pocket knife
  • Truck/Trailer emergency kit
  • Tack repair kit/chicago screws/leather pieces/hole punch
  • magnets to hang up class lists

Feel free to add your showing essentials in the comments below!

Photo by Mandi Thompson Photography

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