Packing Checklist for CDEs

A student asked me for my packing list for shows and I thought it might be a helpful thing to post here. Modify as needed for your own use!

Catalyst CDE Checklist

Horse(s)/Pony(ies):

___ Feed
___ Supplements
___ Electrolytes if needed
___ Hay
___ Bedding
___ Extra lead rope
___ Extra halter
___ Sheets/blankets/coolers as needed
___ Bandages/wraps as needed

Grooming supplies:

___ Grooming Tools
___ Braiding supplies
___ Yarn or rubber bands
___ Scissors
___ Mane Comb
___ QuicBraid
___ Small clippers
___ Show Sheen
___ First Aid Kit
___ Bandages/wraps
___ Sore No More or liniment
___ Shampoo
___ Hoof polish
___ Fly spray

For the Stall:

___ 2 water buckets per animal
___ Feed tub
___ Snap Hooks and Screw Eyes
___ Hanger for stall front
___ Muck Tub/Wheelbarrow
___ Pitchfork
___ Pen to write information on stall card
___ Scissors/Knife to cut hay strings/bedding packaging
___ Duct tape to cover any hazard in stall
___ Hammer to flatten any protruding nails

For the Competition:
___ Coggins Test within perimeters of show
___ Health Certificate (if required)
___ current ADS membership card
___ Copy of Omnibus page for directions and info about show
___ Other paperwork required for your level
___ current USEF membership card
___ National or FEI Passport
___ USEF or FEI Pony measurement card (Advanced only)
___ current FEI membership card for horse/pony (FEI only)
___ current FEI membership card for driver (FEI only)
___ current USEF membership card for owner (Advanced only)
___ Breed registration copy (for some awards programs)

For Groom:

___ RAIN WEAR including raincoat, rain hat and rain pants, and good waterproof shoes
___ Brown gloves to wear on the carriage
___ Mid calf or higher boots to use to walk in the water hazard
___ Livery to wear on the carriage, including hat or helmet
___ Hairnet if needed for long hair
___ Extra change of clothes/shoes for after the marathon

For Driver:

___ RAIN WEAR including raincoat, rain hat and rain pants, and good waterproof shoes
___ Brown gloves to wear on the carriage
___ Mid calf or higher boots to use to walk in the water hazard
___ Hairnet if needed for long hair
___ Appropriate footwear to wear for dressage and cones
___ Comfortable shoes for the marathon

For Harness:

___ Cleaning supplies
___ Sponges
___ Rags
___ Metal Polish
___ Hole Punch

For the Carriage:

___ Cleaning supplies
___ Polish for metal
___ Tuff Stuff spray for cleaning vinyl/leather (not slippery)
___ Brush for washing carriage
___ Chamois for drying carriage


For Dressage:

___ Presentation Harness
___ Number holder
___ Whip
___ Apron
___ Hat
___ Brown gloves
___ Lamps if your carriage has brackets OR at Advanced Level
___ 2 red reflectors on back of carriage
___ Black/brown electrical tape to tape up any loose or hanging straps
___ Hole Punch for last minute adjustments
___ Extra whip if desired
___ Studs if needed, with wrench and WD -40
___ Earnets if used


For the Marathon:

___ Marathon Harness
___ Boots for legs/ Bell boots as needed
___ Vetwrap for wrapping tail (if needed)
___ Extra whip to attach to carriage
___ Seatbelt for driver
___ 2-3 clocks with fresh batteries and a way to attach them to carriage
___ Yarn to attach reins to carriage
___ Number holder
___ Tape to secure boots
___ Helmets for driver and navigator(s)
___ Body Protector for driver and navigator(s)
___ Gloves for driver and navigator(s)
___ 2 -3 buckets for the vet check box
___ 2-3 sponges and scrapers for the vet check box
___ Electrolytes if needed for the vet box
___ Spare set of shoes for the vet box
___ Studs if needed with WD-40 and wrench
___ Spare studs for vet box with wrench
___ Extra tape for boots for vet box


For Cones:

___ Same as dressage, can use bandages/boots in this phase if desired
___ Lamps if used in dressage
___ 2 red reflectors on back of carriage
___ Hat, apron and gloves required
___ Gloves for groom required


For traveling:

___ Hay nets for each animal
___ Water container to use while traveling and small bucket
___ Protective boots if needed
___ Pitchfork/broom/tub to clean trailer

Miscellaneous for people:

___ ADS/USEF/FEI rulebook appropriate to your level
___ Sunglasses
___ Sunscreen
___ Bug spray
___ Sun Hat or visor
___ Snacks
___ Water
___ Cold drinks
___ Cooler with ice
___ Aspirin
___ Allergy medication
___ First Aid Kit



What would YOU add to the list?