Checklist for lesson away from home?

[LemonMagic]

Hello all, I know this may have been already covered but i couldn't find anything on the search so I'm just asking again. Next week I have a lesson at a different barn. My horse is already there so i don't have to worry about forgetting him:lol:. My real question is: what do i need to bring for a lesson? I don't want to pack as if I'm going to a show but i don't want to be unprepared. So, what do you bring to lessons away from home? Thanks! :cool:

[make x it x so]

Crop/bat, spurs, helmet, tack (bridle/saddle/saddlepad/girth), boots for your horse... basically everything you would (or could) use in a lesson at home. Even if you don't normally ride with a crop/spurs, bring them because this new trainer may want you to (I'm assuming it's a new trainer, too). Everything should be clean and presentable, and you should bring brushes to make sure your horse is clean too. I'd get there pretty early- earlier than usual for a lesson because you want to make a good first impression.

Also, I don't know how your payment system works, but you might need to bring a check. Usually you also have to sign a waiver that says the barn is not liable if you fall and hurt yourself.

ETA: If you're not sure about something, bring it! It can never hurt to be over-prepared!

[LemonMagic]

Thank you! It is a new trainer but I have ridden at his barn before under a different coach. Thanks for all the helpful advice! :winkgrin:

[circusponydreams]

I ship out for lessons every few weeks, so I have this down! I just bring the basics:

Bridle
Saddle
Saddle pad/half pad if you use one
Girth (<--bad thing to forget!)
Jumping boots
Fly spray
Cookies
Hoof pick and a body brush, maybe
Stick
Spurs
Gloves
Helmet
Water bottle.

Have fun!

[findeight]

In addition to what has been mentioned (and if it is not already at the barn since the horse is there already), bring a few different bits. That way you can switch if trainer suggests it. I have actually started changing into nice, clean breeches and polo shirt after I tack up and switching back to the jeans and (modest) tank top or tee shirt before bathing and putting the horse up. You might want to consider that to make an appropriate impression.

Otherwise, you are right, you don't need to overpack if you are already boarding at the barn.

[Green Acres]

If it's hot you might need sponge, sweat scraper, etc to hose your horse off.

I trailer for lessons and I actually take water to sponge my horse off as I don't have access to a wash rack/hose.