Pre-Season Show Prep

So you've started on YOUR cardio...right? That's what I thought...LOL...really get out there. I personally HATE to exercise, I'm doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred and I can't tell you the HUGE difference I've seen in MY cardio...and I HAVE a PHYSICAL job! LOL It will make showing so much easier for you...and boost your confindence!

Let's discuss things you can do while we're waiting for our arena's to dry and our horses to shed.
GO THROUGH your show clothing and TRY ON...

• Make sure you don't need to take in or let out.
• Take stock of what you have and what you need to replace.
• Polish your boots.
• Do you have high water pants? Get those to a seamstress!
• Are your clothes CLEAN? If not, take care of that too.
• How's your hat? Creased, cleaned, ready to go?
• What about your crystals? Are they all on? If not, order some for repairs, and order some extra's for future repairs.
• Do you have extra safety pins for numbers (or maybe you make your own numbers)
• How about bobby pins and hair spray, are those packed for those windy days?
• All your hair accessories? Extra bands, hair nets, etc...
• Be sure to have an emergency sewing kit for those oopsies that happen.

NOW is the time to get your clothing in order, NOT the day of your show.

Now for your horse...

• Is the vet scheduled for spring shots and coggins tests?
• Worm your horse, it will help not only with it's health, but promote shedding as well.

How about your show supplies
Did anything freezer over the winter? You may have to pitch that fly spray or anything aerosol.
Do you have enough:

• Face Grease
• Bands for Manes
• Black/White Chalk/Spray for legs
• Disposable Razors
• Fly Spray
• Electric Tape for Tails
• Brushes? Tail, Body, etc...
• Show Sheen/Pepi

Feel free to add anything I've missed...but start organizing now...you'll be glad you did when you're dashing off to your class later....