Competition

Okay, so I never compete, I used to, a tiny amount, when I was quite young on my old pony. So here is a list of what you need on the day:

Rider (For the ring)

• Show jacket (When show jumping or dressage, or in hand)
• Jodhpurs, cream/white/canary is usually preferred but some do ride in darker colours
• POLISHED boots either long or short (use joddy clips) make sure they are super clean and polished
• Hairnet if you have long hair, in a bun
• Show shirt, depending on style but ties are sometimes good with a collared shirt
• Clean hat, approved and safe
• When required, a body protector for show jumping
• Gloves, usually leather, just not grippies!
• Stick (some aren't allowed in classes and some bits aren't either)

Rider (Before, when getting ready)

• Trackies, other trousers to cover your clean jodhpurs
• Muckers or wellies
• Rain jacket (when out at shows you will defo need this)
• Gloves, some hardy ones maybe needed for hay etc (you will need gloves with difficult loaders)
• Hat

Horse

• Clean and polished tack
• Clean numnah and girth with least amount of hairs
• Fully groomed
• Polished hooves
• Plaited mane (sometimes when required with correct breed)
• Plaited tail (polo needs a tail completely wrapped up)
• Clean markings, ears, eyes, groin and bum
• Passport is sometimes needed