Incoming Freshman
1. One leather halter with brass name plate naming student **2. Two cotton leads and chain attachment3. Close contact jumping saddle - recommended brands include - CWD, Devocous, Butet, PJ *4. Leather and/or Fleece lined double elastic girth: 50" - 52” sizes are recommended5. English bridle (brown) with flash attachment or separate figure 8 noseband6. Bits 7. Standing martingale with rubber stop8. One white fleece saddle pad, one therapeutic pad - wither relief pad, one Mattes pad w/shims and 3 white baby pads clearly marked with your name9. Front splint boots, professional choice SMB *** and/or polo wraps (dark colors only, black preferred)10. Clipper blades size 10 and 40 - Andis T-84 or Oster Variable Speed blade combo (for body clipping)11.Clipper oil, blade wash and cool lube12. Four white or gray flannel leg wraps and white pillow quilts (no knit bandages) quilt measurements: 2 @ 14” and 2 @ 16”13. One cotton lunge line without a chain (30’ minimum) & lunge whip14. Horse cooler – a) 80-100% wool or polar fleece (square cooler or 80-82 fitted conservative cooler), b) Anti-sweat sheet (80-82”) (May be purchased after class begins, once horse has been assigned) Horse Sheet-size 80” – 82” (needed later in the fall as appropriate for weather)15. Bathing equipment - shampoo, sponge, sweat scraper, etc.16. Grooming equipment - dandy brush (stiff bristle), body brush (soft bristle), rubber curry comb (not sarvis), mane comb, hoof pick, two towels, pulling comb, braiding supplies17. Digital thermometer and Vaseline18. ASTM certified Black hunt cap & hairnets19. Zip or lace leather paddock boots (black or brown) or black leather field boots (preferred)20. Half chaps21. Jumping bat & gloves - gloves must be black or brown - no animal prints or bright colors22. Spurs with black leather straps23. Side reins - leather with donut24. Tack cleaning supplies and boot polish (no all-in-one cleaner/conditioner)25. Dressage whip26. Padlock for your tack locker27. Vetrolin liniment or Bigeloil liniment28. Show Sheen29. M-T-G30. Fly sprayBARN DRESS CODEBreechesCollared Shirts PreferredBeltAlways strive for a polished look(no tank tops or graphic tees)* absolutely no Indian or Argentine made bridles or saddles. **All equipment should be marked with your name. Brass name plates are appropriate for leather strap goods.***Professional choice SMB boots may be required for certain horses.
OPTIONAL Equipment:
1. Bell Boots (needed for certain horses) 2. Draw reins - snap or regular (Seniors Only!) 3. Training surcingle 4. Pesoa ropes 5. Variable speed large horse clippers
*A tack locker is provided for each student. Please do not plan on bringing your own tack trunk.
The following items are required if you are interested in the IHSA Equestrian Team, the IDA Dressage Team and/or any other horse show(s):
Optional Dressage Horse Show Attire:
1. Navy hunt coat
1. Coat (dark color)
2. Long sleeved white
2. Long sleeved white shirt and tie
beige, Tailored Sportsman brand or similar style)
4. Polo wraps (white or black)
4. Black leather field or dress boots
5. Gloves - black