Checklist for the competition
Before loading the transporter
Unnecessary hectic and stress on competition day can be avoided with good preparation and organisation. It is best to prepare everything for the departure the day before. This also includes a quick check of the transporter. Are the brakes and lights working? Are the floors in order? Do the tyres look good? If the trailer is OK, you can also hang up the hay net and lay out fresh bedding.
The evening before is also an ideal time to plan the route and the exact schedule for the next day. You can save the organiser’s address in your sat nav and check the route for potential closures. Allow enough time to prepare and load your horse, especially if it doesn’t like to get into the trailer.
What do I take with me?
We have compiled a detailed checklist of essential equipment for the competition. As the needs of every horse and rider pair are different, you can add individual items to your list.
General
- Form of ID
- Driving licence
- Vehicle documents (towing vehicle and trailer or horsebox)
- Horse passport
- Test sheets and plans, if necessary
- Time schedule
For transport
- Navigation device and directions
- Travel rug
- Travel boots and tail guard
- Headcollar and lead rope
- Filled hay net
- Bucket for drinking (water if necessary)
For the horse
- Bridle or double bridle
- Wicking rug or fly rug (depending on the weather)
- Bridle numbers
- Saddle, girth, stud guard
- Saddle pad and if necessary gel pad, sheepskin pad
- If necessary, breastplate, auxiliary reins, martingale
- Bandages, boots, bell boots
- Studs and stud wrench, if necessary
- Fly protection, fly veil
- Feed and feed bucket
- Additional hay
- Grooming kit
- Plaiting equipment
- Treats
- Lunge Rein
- First Aid Kit
For the rider
- Cash/debit card
- Mobile (+ telephone number of the vet)
- Competition jacket
- Competition breeches
- Competition blouse or shirt
- Stock tie and stock pin
- Riding hat
- Body protector or back protector, if necessary
- Riding gloves
- Riding boots, shined
- Comfortable change of shoes
- Boot jack
- If necessary spurs and/or riding whip
- Mounting aid
- Lint roller and wet wipes
- Drinks/food
- First Aid Kit, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Any medication required
- Towel
transport equipment
Felix Bühler Jersey Functional Wicking Rug Essential
£59.90
SHOWMASTER Loading Aid Quick
£12.90
Felix Bühler Fleece Wicking Rug Timeless Elegance with Teddy Fleece Collar
£64.90
SHOWMASTER Trailer Sticker
£16.90
SHOWMASTER Hay Net Candy
£9.99
STEEDS Wheel Chock
£5.99
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