10 must haves for competition with Jen Wood

This article is from the January 2020 Horse Deals magazine.

1: Prepared horses.

It’s so important that I get to a show and feel I have prepared my horses appropriately. No point going into a big comp if I’ve not prepared my horses at home with the right amount of work and what I’ve done with their schooling.

2: My Antares saddle.

I won’t get far from the truck without it.

3: Good support crew.

Managing a team of jumping horses, my clients and my darling threenager daughter Lucy, it’s very important I’m organised to have the best support crew ready to go. And a very patient husband. For me to concentrate on the horses properly, it’s important that the people around me are there to help. I’m very blessed to have such a wonderful crew of people around me.

4: Ice boots.

All horses get iced after they jump. I can never stress how important this is as management for jumping horses.

5: Equissage.

My horses really benefit from their Equissage at shows. Especially after a big trip on the truck.

6: My FatMax tack box.

This must-have is full of essential items ranging from spurs and bits to duct tape and cable ties!

7: My lucky whip.

I bought it when I was in America on my honeymoon.

8: Baby wipes.

An endless supply of these bad boys - they will and can clean everything.

9: Coffee.

1O: Carrots.

Leroy’s favourite snack.

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