It's turned dark and I just got in out of these gale winds from sorting hay and feeds for this weekends competition. I still have to sort all my stuff and my horse gear, but it's all exciting stuff!!
This post is going to be my check-list for a going away competition.
For the horse:
- Halter and lead
- Polo wraps
- Float boots
- Stable sheet
- Covers/rugs
- Water bucket
- Hay
- Feeds and supplements
- Haynets
- First aid
- Treats
- Electrolytes
For the human:
- Sunscreen
- Food and drinks
- Aspirin
- Phone and camera and chargers
- Medication
- Money
- Caffeine
- Contact lenses
- Personal things
- A book for when things get quiet
- Blankets/pillions
Tack:
- Bridle
- Saddle
- Girth
- Stirrups/stirrup leathers
- Saddle blankets
- Breastplate etc
- Whip
- Spurs if needed
Stable supplies:
- Water buckets
- Feed buckets
- Gloves
- Poo bucket
- Extra leads/ropes
- Torch
Grooming:
- Brushes
- Plaiting kit
- Scissors
- Flyspray
- Buckets
- Towels/sponges
- Coat polish
- Hoof oil
- Shampoo
- Sweat scrapper
Clothing :
- Boots
- Breeches/jodhpurs
- Chaps
- Showcoat
- Show shirt
- Numbers
- Gloves
- Helmet
- Socks
- Casual clothing for between classes
- Night clothing
Paperwork:
- gps/maps
- Class lists
- Games races and orders
- Rulebook
- Membership cards
- Money
Leaving early at 5 am in the morning. Normally when I would be arriving at work. Fingers crossed the trip goes well and the ponies travel safe. Wish me luck!!
What do you take? What would you guys add to this?
This post is going to be my check-list for a going away competition.
For the horse:
- Halter and lead
- Polo wraps
- Float boots
- Stable sheet
- Covers/rugs
- Water bucket
- Hay
- Feeds and supplements
- Haynets
- First aid
- Treats
- Electrolytes
For the human:
- Sunscreen
- Food and drinks
- Aspirin
- Phone and camera and chargers
- Medication
- Money
- Caffeine
- Contact lenses
- Personal things
- A book for when things get quiet
- Blankets/pillions
Tack:
- Bridle
- Saddle
- Girth
- Stirrups/stirrup leathers
- Saddle blankets
- Breastplate etc
- Whip
- Spurs if needed
Stable supplies:
- Water buckets
- Feed buckets
- Gloves
- Poo bucket
- Extra leads/ropes
- Torch
Grooming:
- Brushes
- Plaiting kit
- Scissors
- Flyspray
- Buckets
- Towels/sponges
- Coat polish
- Hoof oil
- Shampoo
- Sweat scrapper
Clothing :
- Boots
- Breeches/jodhpurs
- Chaps
- Showcoat
- Show shirt
- Numbers
- Gloves
- Helmet
- Socks
- Casual clothing for between classes
- Night clothing
Paperwork:
- gps/maps
- Class lists
- Games races and orders
- Rulebook
- Membership cards
- Money
Leaving early at 5 am in the morning. Normally when I would be arriving at work. Fingers crossed the trip goes well and the ponies travel safe. Wish me luck!!
What do you take? What would you guys add to this?
1 comment:
Hi Ruth,
I really like your blog! Good luck at your competition, what class are you doing? I have never properly competed in a competition before although I have watched many, but I am hoping to this year.If I was going I would take a lot of food and caffeine!!!
DreamUponAStar x
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