Checklist for your competition pack

Do you have some knots in your stomach because of the competition at the weekend? When you're feeling a little nervous, it's easy to forget those small but important things in your competition pack. With Uhip's packing list, you don't have to worry about forgetting something. Instead, you can relax and focus on your and your horse's performance. Good luck!

Checklist for your competition pack

  • Saddle
  • Girth
  • Joint bridle
  • Bridle
  • Lead rope
  • Leather halter
  • Competition saddle cloth with optional pad
  • Competition protection / protective boots
  • Travel protection or protective boots/pads
  • Tail protection
  • Blanket/rug
  • Blankets: travel rug, stable blanket and whatever others may be needed
  • Blanket girth
  • Training saddle cloth + Training protector
  • Night boots + night pads
  • Travel protector
  • Brushes
  • Shine spray
  • Nose/muzzle cloth
  • Stain remover
  • Hoof oil
  • Elastic bands
  • Sponge
  • Studs
  • Stud set
  • Chain (for the box door)
  • Number
  • First-aid kit
  • Hay/haylage
  • Concentrated feed
  • Water buckets +chains
  • Manger
  • Water for the journey
  • Apples
  • Apple juice (if the horse refuses to drink while away).
  • Thermometer
  • Water bucket

Rider:

  • Jacket
  • Boots
  • Shirt/shirts
  • White jodhpurs
  • Normal jodhpurs
  • Black socks
  • Boot polish
  • Hair net
  • Cover trousers or cover (outer) skirt
  • Competition helmet
  • White gloves
  • Normal gloves
  • Riding sweatshirt
  • Warm coat
  • Horse licence
  • Horse riding licence
  • Qualification documents
  • Vaccination certificate
  • Program book for dressage competitions
  • Vet's certificate (where necessary)
  • Information for the riders, including directions to get there
  • First aid kit or similar (for humans)
  • Crop
  • Horse passport

Miscellaneous

  • Stool
  • Box curtains
  • Box gate
  • Competition cabinet
  • Various hangers
  • Sweat scraper
  • Pitchfork
  • Wheelbarrow
  • Cleaning brush
  • Watering can
  • Feed buckets

 

Travel:

  • Hay net/hay rack
  • Travel lead rope
  • Water bucket
  • Registration documents for the car and transport)
  • Longer line (if you have problems with loading)
  • Knife (in case you need to cut the horse free)