Horse show secrets! share yours!

reiner girl · 06-07-2007, 05:57 PM

show season is in full swing so lets share some show secrets!

i clip socks then baby powder them

warmbloodedgal · 06-07-2007, 06:35 PM

lol i do the same and of course make up on there blaze.. when i was younger i would change my horses markings with make up lol.

Rising Star · 06-07-2007, 10:46 PM

-Tying the tail up overnight and before the class so they dont get anything in it.
-Bring a towel just before entering the class to dust off your horse and then your boots.
-Bath the night before unless you know you will have time the next day and know its not going to rain.
-Make a checklist of things you will need and bring them the night before if possible. Lock them in the trailer or a stall.
-Check the weather the day before and morning of. If its going to be raining or theres a slight chance, bring a rain sheet.
-Place paper under the hooves before polishing them. it keeps the dirt out of the polish.
-Always bring extra of things if possible. you never know what might go missing.

irideazip · 06-08-2007, 04:41 AM

use Aqua Net on a just banded mane before you put the sleazy on...it holds the bands better than gel and flakes less as well. Make sure to have plenty of fly spray and a tote you can have all of your essentials in to put ringside for touch ups between classes. Wipe out freshly clipped ears with a damp cloth before applying highlighter...makes them look a lot cleaner (i got that one out of Horse&Rider)

honeydoozy · 06-08-2007, 08:30 AM

Pack a little bag with the following (and keep it with your show clothes)

Wet wipes
Safety pins
Tide to go (stain remover stick)
washcloth
extra hair net
writing pen/paper
hard candy
hair spray
chapstick/lipstick
needle/thread (to match your coat/pants)
$5 cash (bills/quarters - emergency cash for food/drink)

Of course...this is from experience - this little kit could save your life. (LOL)

babyruth · 06-08-2007, 08:33 AM

Make sure to have gas in the generator so that the a/c in the dressing room works. It sucks to have your class called and be stuck in the trailer with your pants around your thighs cause you couldn't get them up your sweaty legs.

miss machine · 06-08-2007, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyruth

Make sure to have gas in the generator so that the a/c in the dressing room works. It sucks to have your class called and be stuck in the trailer with your pants around your thighs cause you couldn't get them up your sweaty legs.

LMAO, you poor little bird.

HIGHRIDER~25 · 06-08-2007, 11:49 AM

I have a horseshow survival bag(: HHA HHHA it has everything you would ever need at a horseshow including:
-Extra hair net
-Hairbrush
-Mirror
-Extra Money for FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD
-Chapstick because my lips always get chapped
-Sunblock
-DEODERANT!!!!!!!!!!!!
-GUMMM!!!!!
-Pen and Paper for courses
-Saddle Tight!!!!!

reiner girl · 06-08-2007, 06:10 PM

great tips all!

appy99 · 06-08-2007, 06:18 PM

Yeah please keep em coming

06-07-2007, 05:57 PM	#1
reiner girl Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: with my horses Posts: 3,313 Images: 15	Horse show secrets! share yours! show season is in full swing so lets share some show secrets! i clip socks then baby powder them __________________ ~To Rein A Horse Is Not Only To Guide Him, But To Control His Every Movment~ ~~Mr.Bee Hollywood & Small Town Nic~~

06-07-2007, 10:46 PM	#3
Rising Star Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 2,464 Images: 453 Blog Entries: 1	-Tying the tail up overnight and before the class so they dont get anything in it. -Bring a towel just before entering the class to dust off your horse and then your boots. -Bath the night before unless you know you will have time the next day and know its not going to rain. -Make a checklist of things you will need and bring them the night before if possible. Lock them in the trailer or a stall. -Check the weather the day before and morning of. If its going to be raining or theres a slight chance, bring a rain sheet. -Place paper under the hooves before polishing them. it keeps the dirt out of the polish. -Always bring extra of things if possible. you never know what might go missing. __________________ Green Bay Acres Boarding and Training Stable Flinting 17.1hh 7yo tb gelding,, the love of my life Proud Member of the Thoroughbred Club

06-08-2007, 04:41 AM	#4
irideazip Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In the Pocono's (Honeymoon capital of PA!) Posts: 5,557 Images: 138 Blog Entries: 6	use Aqua Net on a just banded mane before you put the sleazy on...it holds the bands better than gel and flakes less as well. Make sure to have plenty of fly spray and a tote you can have all of your essentials in to put ringside for touch ups between classes. Wipe out freshly clipped ears with a damp cloth before applying highlighter...makes them look a lot cleaner (i got that one out of Horse&Rider) __________________ Zipped Up Totally: aka. Fancy: One of HGS'S Top Stock Horses! 2006 NPHA Open Western Champion! I have been snowballed! x3!!!

06-08-2007, 11:49 AM	#8
HIGHRIDER~25 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Walpole, Massachusetts Posts: 515 Images: 24	I have a horseshow survival bag(: HHA HHHA it has everything you would ever need at a horseshow including: -Extra hair net -Hairbrush -Mirror -Extra Money for FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD -Chapstick because my lips always get chapped -Sunblock -DEODERANT!!!!!!!!!!!! -GUMMM!!!!! -Pen and Paper for courses -Saddle Tight!!!!! __________________ "No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle." RIP Sid, We loved you.

06-08-2007, 06:10 PM	#9
reiner girl Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: with my horses Posts: 3,313 Images: 15	great tips all! __________________ ~To Rein A Horse Is Not Only To Guide Him, But To Control His Every Movment~ ~~Mr.Bee Hollywood & Small Town Nic~~

06-07-2007, 06:35 PM	#2
warmbloodedgal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: australia Posts: 363 Images: 26	lol i do the same and of course make up on there blaze.. when i was younger i would change my horses markings with make up lol.

06-08-2007, 08:30 AM	#5
honeydoozy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2005 Location: sunny so. california Posts: 1,765 Images: 51	Pack a little bag with the following (and keep it with your show clothes) Wet wipes Safety pins Tide to go (stain remover stick) washcloth extra hair net writing pen/paper hard candy hair spray chapstick/lipstick needle/thread (to match your coat/pants) $5 cash (bills/quarters - emergency cash for food/drink) Of course...this is from experience - this little kit could save your life. (LOL)

06-08-2007, 08:33 AM	#6
babyruth Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pawnee, AL Posts: 2,131 Images: 259	Make sure to have gas in the generator so that the a/c in the dressing room works. It sucks to have your class called and be stuck in the trailer with your pants around your thighs cause you couldn't get them up your sweaty legs.

06-08-2007, 06:18 PM	#10
appy99 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: N Florida U.S. Posts: 497 Images: 1	Yeah please keep em coming __________________ ~ I Will Say No to Fast Food ~ Member of the 20 lb Club! Weighed In: 135 Current: 135 Goal: 115

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