Starting competing - what kit do i need?

[wench]

I am starting to get me and my horse out and about (first time for both of us). Starting off few small dressage and showjumping classes, but I want to move onto intro eventing by the end of the year.

What kit would people recommend. I am obviously aware of tack etc, but first aid kits? cooling gel?

I want to buy everything i need all at once, to save on postage costs!

 

[Evil_Cookie]

A simple first aid kit to keep in the car, one for the horse, and one for humans. And a water container/bottle/tank thing is important... Can't think of what else

EC

 

[amage]

cooling gel, vetwrap, animalintex, good sharp scissors, cooler(always have a spare rug-in case of an injury-to horse or human- an extra layer for warmth is very important!) betadine or hibiscrub, paracetamol, water container, latex gloves, bandaids, cotton wool, bandages and wraps/gamgee, 2 clean dry towels-one for human one for horse. you'd be amazed the amount of stuff can treat bith humans and horses...cooling gel, vetwrap etc i use on myself too! aloe vera gel is handy to have and i always have factor 30 and after sun!!! even in winter after sun is verry soothing on a wind chapped face. elizabeth arden 8hour cream is another must have for me that i use on everything from chapped lips to cut horses!!