Merlon Park

Show-Day Checklist

To have a great experience at any event one of the tricks is to be well prepared & organized. Following is a check list that has been compiled from suggestion by a number of riders & their helpers. Why not copy it to your computer & customize it to suite you. If you’ve got any suggestions on how to improve the list drop us an email.

PAPERWORK  
Original or photocopy of registration papers (Tip: Keep these and all papers/certificates in a binder with your horse's name on it.)
Coggins certificate, if needed
Health certificate, if needed
Association membership and amateur/youth cards
Show bill
Rule book
Paper and pens/pencils
Horse insurance card
Map/directions to the show facility; phone number to call in case you get lost
Emergency roadside service phone number
Cash/checkbook/credit cards

GEAR
Saddle (Western/English/or both)
Saddle pads or blankets (schooling and show)
Cinch or girth
Bridles (schooling and show)
Bits
Tie down and/or martingale
Breast collar
Show halter/lead
Draw reins, if you use them
Extra pair of reins
Extra stirrup leathers and stirrup-iron pads (English)
Spurs (Western and/or English)
Chain shank
Whip/crops
Protective boots/wraps
Spare bridle screws and screwdriver
Leather hole puncher
Tack trunk
Saddle covers


HORSE CARE ITEMS  
Feed
Feed bucket or tub
Supplements
Hay
Hay net
Water buckets (two per stall)
Bucket hooks and/or snaps
Stall fans
Extension cords
Duct tape and bungee cords
Tools
Molasses, cider vinegar, Jell-O, or Kool-Aid (if needed to flavor water so your horse will drink)
Electrolyte paste or powder (if it's hot consult your vet)
Manure fork and bucket or wheelbarrow
Broom
Bedding shavings or straw (if you're not required to buy it on-site)
Horse blanket and hood, if needed
Sheet or fly net/fly mask
Cooler, if needed
Shipping boots
Halter and lead rope (two of each)
Tail/leg wraps
Longe line and whip
Treats for a good horse

TACK CARE
Saddle soap/leather cleaner
Saddle oil
Sponges/cloths
Roll of paper towels
Silver polish
Small bucket
Bit wipes
Old toothbrush for cleaning saddle stitching


FIRST AID (FOR YOU AND YOUR HORSE)
Complete vet kit (Consult with your vet for suggested items.)
Equine first-aid book
Your vet's phone number/phone number of vet near the show facility
Iodine-based antiseptic solution (Betadine)
Triple antibiotic ointment
Nonstick gauze pads
Self-conforming gauze rolls
Stretch bandaging tape
Elastic adhesive tape
Scissors
Cotton/disposable diaper or sanitary pad (to use under wraps as an emergency bandage)
Chemical ice pack
Liniment
Sunscreen (for you and your horses, if needed)
Bute and Banamine (if needed and your show association permits)
Eye flush
Advil or Tylenol (for you)
Human first-aid kit

GROOMING SUPPLIES
Currycomb
Brushes
Towels
Sponges
Hoof pick
Sweat scraper
Bucket
Shampoo/conditioner
Spray-on coat conditioner
Mane/tail detangler
Fly spray/insect repellent
Hose, if needed
Baby powder or corn starch (for brightening white markings)
Baby oil or commercial highlighter (to dress eyes and muzzle)
Hoof sealer or hoof black (if your association permits)
Electric and/or battery-operated clippers
Plastic razor (for last-minute whisker clipping)
Mane/tail comb
Hair brush
Rubber bands for banding
Yarn for braiding
Scissors
Tail wrap

RIDER ATTIRE/PERSONAL GROOMING  
Pants (jeans/Western show pants and/or appropriate color of breeches)
Chaps (schooling or show)
Shirt (Western shirt/slinky and/or English show shirt)
Neck scarf
Tie, pin, or choker
Coat or vest (hunt jacket, etc.)
Boots (schooling and show)/socks
Boot pulls
Gloves
Belt and buckle, if needed
Sports bras
Hat (Western, helmet, or hunt cap); make sure you check with your breed/sport association's rules regarding helmets
Baseball cap/sunglasses for sun protection
Hair nets (bring several and make sure they match your hair color)
Bobby pins
Safety pins
Grooming apron/coveralls
Schooling clothes
Hair comb/brush
Hair spray/gel
Mirror
Appropriate jewelry, if needed
Rain jacket
Rubber rain boots
Extra towels
Boot polish and rags
Hat brush
Stain remover
Sewing kit and scissors


MISCELLANEOUS
Emergency cash
Jacks/spare tire/tools for vehicle and trailer
Jumper cables/spare fuses
Flashlight/batteries/emergency flares
Camera and/or video recorder
Folding chairs
Plastic bags
Extra clothes
Extra paper towels
Wet Ones (or other antibacterial wipes)
Umbrella/sun shade
Trailer block
Shade awning/rain canopy
Insect repellent for you
Ice chest
Cold drinks/bottled water/Gatorade
Nutritious snacks: fruit, sandwiches, bars, energy bars, nuts
Paper cups
Reading material for downtime: books, newspapers, crossword puzzles, horse-related reading material
Box for putting ribbons in (to protect them)
Mobil phone
Have a great day, I promise you that everyone including your horse will appreciated that you are organized & well prepared.