Showing kit

[SpotsandBays]

So I’ve been out showing a few times now and am really enjoying it! So probably need to have like an actual showing kit/box. What do you all have in your kits? Any must haves?
Tia!

 

[SpotsandBays]

Should probably clarify, regarding grooming. Like chalk etc

 

[conniegirl]

Show shine spray, sheepskin mitt, hoof oil with brush, fly spray, sponge, baby oil, babywipes (lots of), bottle of water, some leather wipes, hoof pick, plaiting thread, hair brush and a soft dandy brush.

ETA, i chalk white bits at home the night before and only remove bandages just before going in the ring
This is my lad at a show today

 

[Snow Falcon]

Baby wipes, baby oil, vaseline (for human), brylcreem, elastic, scissors

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

A good pair of scissors. Are you plaited or native? If plaited always keep a couple of spare plaiting bands in your show jacket pocket just incase you need to do some last minute fixes.

 

[SpotsandBays]

Show shine spray, sheepskin mitt, hoof oil with brush, fly spray, sponge, baby oil, babywipes (lots of), bottle of water, some leather wipes, hoof pick, plaiting thread, hair brush and a soft dandy brush.

ETA, i chalk white bits at home the night before and only remove bandages just before going in the ring
This is my lad at a show today

Gorgeous!!! Thank you!

 

[SpotsandBays]

A good pair of scissors. Are you plaited or native? If plaited always keep a couple of spare plaiting bands in your show jacket pocket just incase you need to do some last minute fixes.

Unplaited because he’s an appaloosa, not a lot of mane to play with haha.

 

[Sussexbythesea]

For final polishing and ringside repair

Baby oil
Baby wipes
Razzle Dazzle spray
Tissues
Safety pins
Spare bands
Buffing mitt
Tea towel
Tail bandage to put on between classes
Polos / mints
Water
Lipstick
For prep beforehand and/ or to take in the lorry

Spray on stain remover and whitening
Whitening shampoo/ colour enhancing shampoo
Chalk
Absorbine clear hoof varnish
Plaiting kit inc. scissors - if sewing I cut and prepare the thread and thread all the needles the night before and put them into a kitchen sponge. I do spares as well.
Show black/ mascara (only on any little nicks)
Quartermark setting spray
Haas Brushes that I only use for shows and special occasions.
Canter tail spray

I keep scrunches, clips, grips, covered hair bands, safety pins, hairnet, bridle numbers if used, Nice ribbon to tie on card number, spare lipstick together in a dedicated make up bag. also tie or stock. Also take make-up and hair brush.

End result

 

[Equi]

My box has showshine, dancy/body brush, fluffy wooly brush (like the haas one) baby oil, baby gel, baby wipes, cotton sheet, rain sheet, mane comb, hoof colour (black and clear) vaseline, black body makeup and chalk makeup, spare halter, spare lead rope, disposable gloves

And a little secret of mine was to always have a mint lick thingy, then wet my left hand and rub it on the lick before going in so your hand smells amazing and the horse looks at it when standing lol

 

[SpotsandBays]

My box has showshine, dancy/body brush, fluffy wooly brush (like the haas one) baby oil, baby gel, baby wipes, cotton sheet, rain sheet, mane comb, hoof colour (black and clear) vaseline, black body makeup and chalk makeup, spare halter, spare lead rope, disposable gloves

And a little secret of mine was to always have a mint lick thingy, then wet my left hand and rub it on the lick before going in so your hand smells amazing and the horse looks at it when standing lol

Great tip!! Thanks!