How to Prepare my horse for a horse show?

Amy: How to Prepare my horse for a horse show?
I have been wanting to enter my horse in a local open horse show -mine and hers first time- I am wanting to know what to do to prepare her for it, I am planning on entering Western Pleasure and Horsemenship classes, walk trot only.

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Answer by HurricaneHayley
You need to get her used to being ridden while many other loud noises are surrounding. Other horses, other people, vehicles, making noise. You do this so she/he does not get spooked while you are riding her there, and hurt you, or themself.

Next, be sure your transitions are seamless. You dont want him/her to take too long changing gaits.

Clean all your tack, and gear…

Ask your instructor, or another experienced equestrian to ‘judge’ you in a practice run. This can help you change anything you made need to alter.

Hope this helps!!! =)

Answer by LO
several days/weeks before:
make sure she is up to date on also shots/worming/etc, and that you have a copy of her negative coggins test, because most shows require this. also make sure you have all of your show gear: your outfit, all required tack, a trailer or someone to trailer her for you, etc. also, this is the time to really make sure that your walk/trot transitions are perfect, that she listens to all your commands, and that your position is good. i would also recommend asking a horsey friend to come with you to give advice. lastly, make sure your horse can trailer well. you don’t want to find out the morning of the show that she won’t step in a trailer!

the day before:
give her a bath if it’s warm enough, or groom her really well, including brushing her mane and tail. (in shows they often prefer “type-y” horses, so for instance in western classes they will want a thick, full mane and tail and the horse to look “western-y” ha ha). also, polish your boots and all her tack and make sure you have gas in the truck that you are trailering her in! put all your gear in one place, so that you have it all ready to go on show day.

oh, and don’t forget to bring a lunge line to lunge her in the practice arena or on the side before because she will probably be excited as it is the first time she is at a show with all the people and other horses.

there are some other common sense things, such as making sure you have grooming supplies with you and such, but i’m sure you already know about that stuff. ;P

good luck!

Answer by Servant of Jesus Christ
Work her at a flat walk , a trot and a lope. Then curry her till she shines. Keep her feet clean give her a good quality sweet feed and Hay and do not over work her.

The day of the show work her out side of the ring before your class enters the ring then go in and enjoy your self. Do not try to win just do what the Judge calls for and work a good show you might be surprised at how well you will do.

Answer by jamika
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Good luck to both of you out there and for the coming shows.:-)