Breeder of Registered Miniature
Donkeys, Quality Breeding Stock, and Lovable Pets
ARTICLE: Show Equipment And Supplies
SHOW EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
BY Carolyn Christian
When you are just beginning to exhibit in the
show ring, it's difficult to know what you need
to bring with you to the show in addition to
your donkey, slave labor (otherwise known as
your spouse), tranquilizers, and a checkbook!
I've put this list together to help donkey
owners be better prepared when exhibiting in
their first few shows. Most of these items can
be purchased from equine mail order catalogs or
your local farm and ranch store. I hope you find
this list helpful. Good luck and happy showing.
CLIPPERS:
Electric clippers
Rechargeable clippers should electricity be
unavailable
Small trimming clippers for inside the ears,
whiskers, and feet
Clipper Supplies
GROOMING KIT CONTAINING:
Equine Shampoo
Black Hoof Polish (Absorbine Supershine or
Blacker Than Black by Farnam)
Clear Hoof Polish (for spots should you prefer
rather than black)
A Finishing Spray (Healthy Hair Care, World
Champion, Grand Champion, Show Sheen, Cowboy
Magic, Vellus products, and Ultra)
Silverado Face Glo (for muzzle) or Baby Oil GEL
(less expensive option)
Brushes
Hoof Pick
Scissors (for trimming mane)
Washing Glove or Plastic Groom-a-Mit (for deep
scrubbing)
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
Hay Bag (not the rope kind, they can get a
head caught)
Hay and Grain
Bucket for Grain for each Donkey
Water Buckets
Poop Rake/Pooper Scooper
Fly Spray
Water Hose and Spray Nozzle
Towels
Flooring for Tack Stall such as carpet, mats,
tarps, etc.
Muck Bucket (large bucket with handles to remove
poop from stalls)
Bungee Cords
String
Plastic Ties
Plastic Gloves
Safety Pins
Staple Gun
Number Clips (easier than safety pins for your
numbers, can find in equine catalogs)
Needle and Thread
Stall Hooks (to hang show attire, look in equine
catalogs)
Halter and Leads (take an extra in case one
breaks)
Show Halter and Lead (take an extra in case one
breaks)
Hole Punch
Cooler with Water, Cold Drinks
Snacks
Paper Cups, Plastic Forks and Knives
Paper Towels
Trash Bags (for garbage, wet towels, etc.)
Lawn Chairs
Lock and Chain for your Tack Stall (if you want
it locked)
Wet Ones (to wash hands without soap)
Fanny Pack (for money, class schedule, rulebook,
etc.)
Fans (not needed in most shows)
Heat Lamps (not needed in most shows)
Extension Cords
Camera
Ranch Signs and Other Advertising
Table to Advertise Your Ranch (business cards,
pictures, folding displays, etc.)
SHOW APPARREL:
Western Hat
Western Shirt and Pants
Western Boots
Leather Gloves
Belt
DRIVING EQUIPMENT:
Cart
Harness
Whip
Lap Blanket (not required in some shows, check
the rules)
Repair Equipment for Tires and Cart
Tire Pump or Additional Tire
Hard Hat (youth only)
PAPERWORK:
Negative Coggins Test (not older than 1 year)
Health Certificate (not older than 45 days.
Check show rules if this is needed.)
ADDITIONAL REMARKS:
You will want to know the rules under which
each show is governed in order for you to comply
with the rules for halter and performance. The
organization or association putting on the show
will tell you under whose rules they are
following. You might then want to obtain a copy
of that rulebook for your review prior to the
show. Have fun in the show ring. Remember, these
are memories we are making. Make them good ones!
