Ten 'must haves' for competition with Emma Bishop

This article is from the February 2019 Horse Deals magazine.

1. My Innova dressage saddle.
I have always hated doing sitting trot and have found this saddle to be a real savior.

2. Waldhausen Fafits.
Again a very good helpful aid for that dreaded sitting trot.

3. Ultra tail spray.
Makes even the dirtiest tails look sparkling clean.

4. Baby wipes.
Quite often it is not until I’m just about to get on my horse (always running late) that I pull my jacket out of the cupboard and remember that at the last comp I had made a mental note to myself to get my coat dry cleaned. Baby wipes are a great compromise.

5. VAM, Recovery And Tripart paste.
Very good products for eventing horses. Especially as my mares can be a little prone to tying up.

6. KER Low GI Cube and Restore electrolyte supplement.
Also very good for horses prone to tying up.

7. Gumboots.
Very handy for walking the cross country course when it’s a cold frosty or dewy morning. Also there is nothing worse than having to take your shoes and socks off to walk the distance through the icy cold water jump.

8. Baling twine.
Fixes everything!

9. Saddleworld show rugs.
Thanks to Saddleworld Maitland our horses always look lovely in their matching white Zilco cotton combo rugs.

10. Gordon and Birdie.
Husband and dog - the most important must have for every competition. Gordon plays many vital roles - as well as being a fellow competitor he is also chief coach, truck driver, groom, yard constructor, coffee drinker/maker and honest critic. And Birdie would be devastated if he was ever left behind as he is master of the truck!

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