Getting Ready to Show Your Horse

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Getting ready for a horse show requires thoroughly cleaning all of the tack, getting the appropriate saddle pad, cleaning and clipping the horse, and wearing the proper show attire. Make sure the horse is in good condition and has proper training for a show with advice from an equestrian team head coach in this video on horse show preparation.

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When getting ready to show your horse, the most important thing is to make sure that all of your tack is well cleaned and that you paid good attention to all the details, including your bit, making sure that is shiny and clean and your stirrups and you want to make sure depending on which type of horse show you're going to, that you have the appropriate saddle pad via a square pad or a fitted pad and that your horse is clipped and clean. No matter what kind of horse show you're getting ready for that's very important. Daily grooming makes a difference that your horse's coat is shiny and in good condition. You need to make sure you know whether or not you need to braid for your horse show if you need to do that, you'll need to wakeup early the morning of the horse show. And making sure that you have the proper attire for yourself that your boats are very well polished, that all of your clothing is clean and well fitted, and as always making sure that your horse is in good condition and has the proper training for the level of showing that you're doing. The most important part of preparing for a horse show is the work you do everyday with your horse. Taking regular lessons and riding everyday is the best way to make sure you're ready for any show scene.



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Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team.

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