Horse Show Checklist.....

Two weeks prior:

Send show apparel to dry cleaners

Focus on what course/test you will be riding in the show

Gather updated vaccination/coggins records

Send in show registration materials


One week prior:

Pick up show apparel from dry cleaners

Re-stock emergency kit (for you and your horse)

Practice show courses/test


One day prior:

Go for a light hack

Groom/bathe your horse well

Clean tack and boots

Bed trailer, fill haynets, add water buckets

Braid and clip your horse (if necessary)

Get a good night's sleep!


Day of show:

Eat breakfast

Arrive to the barn early

Wrap your horses' legs

Load car or trailer with tack, boots, jacket, helmet, cooler

Load horse and have fun!


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