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 you don’t forget anything! I have compiled a handy horse show packing list – broken down by category. Please download a copy (show_packing_checklist) and print it for your use.
A little disclaimer here…. This comprehensive list is 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, and some of us want our widgets with our sprockets.
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Table of contents
miscellaneous horse show packing stuff
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.
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HandsOn Grooming Gloves – also, use code PEG for some free shipping!
HandsOn Finishing Gloves – code PEG will get you some free shipping
Genuine Cactus Cloth – Natural – 18 X 16-1/2 Standard
This is much better for stain removal and spreading natural oils around.
I love Easy Out for touch-up stain removal!
You can also snap up a bottle of the grooming oil I love
Hoof picks with brushes are double-duty
A hard brush with shorter bristles.
The Wet brush – great for damp or wet hair
I love the WET brand for manes and tails.
JT Tough-1 Fold Up Thinning Knife – my favorite mane blade for making a mane even!
Solocomb By Dh Animal Products – for thinning the mane without pulling.
This is a rake that works similarly.
Handy cloths for all things horse grooming
Larger sponge for bathing and grooming
Fiebing’s Liquid Glycerine Saddle Soap for Horse 16 fl oz
A handy tote for grooming supplies on the go!
The classic wood grooming box.
Magic Sheen, works wonders without all of the added alcohol.
This shampoo, MediCare, has soothing ingredients for sensitive skin.
Everyone’s favorite MTG for all sorts of skin issues.
EquiTone in Black is great for bays and darker horses. 
Whitening EquiTone is good for all colors for shine, and whitening for grays.
Red EquiTone in brightens chestnuts and blood bays.
EquiTone in GOLD works with palomino coloring.
No. 2 Heavy Oil, just a bit of deeper conditioning for dry winter coats.
ADC Veterinary Thermometer, Dual Scale, Adtemp 422 – For easy temperature taking
3M Littmann Classic III Monitoring Stethoscope, Black Edition Chestpiece, Black Tube, 27 inch, 5803 – For finding heart rate and gut sounds
TRIMMERS
Wahl Professional Animal Bravura Lithium Clipper – this includes the 5 in 1 blade that goes from a #9 to a #40. Perfect for designs!
Wahl Professional Animal ARCO with 5 in 1 blade
The Chromado, also available in black. 
Wahl’s Creativa horse trimmer is also availabe in pink.
BODY CLIPPERS
The KM10’s are the gold standard for horse body clippers.
The Pro Ion, this is a body clipper that uses 30-15-10 blade system.
The Lister Stars – the best shear-style clippers for horses!
Blades for body clippers, the detachable style.
The 10 Wide blade for body clippers, the detachable style.
Sore No More Liniment Bottle – pick your size
Back on Track Limber Up LiniMint Leg and Body Brace
Ice Horse Pair of Tendon Leg Wraps for Equine Therapy – Comes with 4 Ice Packs
These ice packs make for easy cooling of your horse’s legs and hooves. They last for hours.
This tall boot can be filled with ice or ice packs to help the horse with laminitis.
These affordable boots can be filled with ice to help your horse.
Perri’s Standing Bandages, Pack of 4 – so many colors to choose from
Easy to use Back On Track boots
One style of leg quilts, from Intrepid International
Sheepskin fuzzies can help with rubs. 
Magic Cushion takes the sting out of hooves
The BEST for winter grooming – a hot water kettle!
This saddle pad has memory foam panels and a contoured topline
A lovely western saddle pad with a contoured topline.
This western saddle pad has a cutout for the withers.
Numnahs also come in contoured shapes.
A basic and affordable contoured saddle pad.
A quilted saddle pad with a contoured topline
This is an evaporative cooling blanket for horses
Another cooling blanket option for horses
Back On Track mesh sheets acts like a warming treatment
Fun colors and fringe for tail bags.
Tail protectors for trailering.
This is a lighter scrim style of cooler
This slow feeder for pellets and grains helps your horse take his time eating.
Muck tubs can make great waterers
The gold standard in muck tubs, this one.
Traditional slow feeder with smaller openings
Vittles Vault 80 lb – many sizes to choose from!
Mattes Liquid MELP – 500ML
– for sheepskin goods
Leather Therapy Leather Laundry Solution
– for sheepskin, leathers, suede goods
Free laundry detergents may be better for your horse’s stuff
This saddle oil contains fungicides for your horse’s tack.
This fly bonnet is sound dampening.
Turn your horse into a mermaid with this fun fly bonnet.
Ear puffs don’t have to be fuzzy.
