What to Pack for a Barrel Racing Weekend

A little prep the night before makes event day much less feral. Use this checklist as a starting point, then add the gear your horse and family regularly need.

Horse gear

• Saddle, pad, bridle, reins and breast collar
• Leg protection if you use it
• Feed, hay, water buckets and electrolytes or supplements
• Float ties, grooming kit, first-aid basics and recovery gear you routinely use before or after a run

Rider gear

Pack shirts, jeans, boots, gloves, hat or helmet, a jacket, sunscreen, snacks and water. Keep your entry details, horse paperwork and draw information handy too.

Quick event-day tip

Load the float in a way that makes sense to you, check your tack before leaving and give yourself a bit of breathing room. Calm preparation is free speed, mate.