REQUIRED:

• Horse/Pony in good working condition!

• Proof of your horse/pony’s immunizations - if not submitted before clinic

• Copy of your horse/pony’s negative coggins - if not submitted before clinic

NOTE: You can submit your immunizations and negative Coggins ahead of time HERE or email them to allegan5day@gmail.com

REQUIRED:

• SEI/ASTM certified helmet

• Riding boots or close-toed footwear with a heel

RECOMMENDED:

• For Cross Country Participants: Protective riding vest

Riding:

• Saddle

• Bridle

• Reins

• Saddle Blanket

• Girth/Cinch

• Halter and Lead Rope

Grooming:

• Curry Comb

• Body Brush

• Mane and Tail Comb/Brush

• Hoof Pick

REQUIRED:

• 2 Buckets (for water)

• Hay Net

• Bedding (you may need 8 or more bags of shavings)

RECOMMENDED:

• Stall Fan (with extension cord)

• Stall Hooks

• Stall Fork

• Garden Hose

• Staple guns

• Tack Box or Bag (for organizing tack and supplies)

• Trailer to store feed, hay, and equipment

• Electrolytes to feed (for keeping performing horses hydrated)

• Saddle Rack (for storing your saddle)

While a first aid kit is not required, it is recommended to always be prepared! Wound Care Supplies

• Absorbent gauze pads

• Vet Wrap

• Adhesive tape (non-stick)

• Antibiotic ointment for wounds (like Neosporin)

• Cotton wool or padding

Antiseptics and Cleaning Solutions

• Antiseptic solution (like Betadine or Chlorhexidine)

• Hydrogen peroxide (for cleaning wounds)

• Saline solution (for eye washing or wound irrigation)

Pain Relief and Anti-Inflammatory

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like Bute (consult a vet for appropriate dosage)

• Banamine (for colic and other pain relief; consult a vet for dosage and use)

Other Essential Items

• Digital thermometer (to check for fever)

• Scissors (for cutting bandages)

• Flashlight (for checking injuries in low light)