What you need for a jumping competition

A jumping competition needs more than fences and ribbons. You need equipment for the course, safe horse care, participant identification, judging, announcements and keeping the grounds tidy. Plan drinking water and feed supplies for every horse, plus shelter, seating and crowd-control equipment for people. This shopping list helps you check the items that are easy to overlook, especially power supplies, printed start information, number plates and tools for resetting the course.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Party tentsqty 3
Foldable tablesqty 10
Folding chairsqty 60
Judges' table
Bar stoolsqty 6
Crowd control barriersqty 24
Paddock panelsqty 30

Sports equipment

Spring stanchionsqty 24
Springboardsqty 48
Boards for obstaclesqty 12
Packing materialsqty 18
Water bowl
Number platesqty 24
Measuring tapesqty 3
Rakeqty 4
Scoopsqty 3
Wheelbarrowsqty 2
Beam supportsqty 4
Conesqty 30
Dressage lettersqty 12
Horse water troughsqty 12
Feed bucketsqty 12
Hay netsqty 12
Crib strapsqty 12
Bib numbersqty 50
Bristle brushesqty 12
Hoof pickersqty 12
Lunge linesqty 4
Reserve haltersqty 8
Spare leadsqty 6
Drinking water barrelsqty 6
Manure forksqty 6
Manure wheelbarrowsqty 3
Rain blanketsqty 6
First aid kit
Horse first aid kit
Ice packsqty 12
Reflective vestsqty 12
Flashlightsqty 6

Equipment

Sound system
Wireless microphonesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 6
Power stripsqty 6
Laptop
Printer
Mobile phoneqty 3
Coolersqty 4
Walkie-talkiesqty 8
Power banksqty 6
Batteriesqty 24
Calculatorsqty 3

Lighting

Work lightsqty 4
String lightsqty 6

Tableware

Coffee cupsqty 80
Glassesqty 100
Mugsqty 40
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Serving plattersqty 12
Pouring jugsqty 8

Kitchen

Coffee machinesqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Thermos flasksqty 6
Cutting boardsqty 4
Bread knivesqty 4
Serving utensilsqty 12
Ice packsqty 20
Hot drink urnsqty 4
Cooler labelsqty 12

Decorations

Buntingqty 8
Start and finish sign
Track signsqty 8
Direction arrowsqty 12
Prize tablecloth
Stage ribbonsqty 20
Trophiesqty 12
Medal ribbonsqty 24
Wayfinding signsqty 12

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 10
Hand broomsqty 4
Litter pickersqty 3
Mopsqty 3
Bucketsqty 4
Cleaning glovesqty 8
Toilet brushesqty 2
Rubber bootsqty 4
Work glovesqty 12
Microfiber clothsqty 20
Dustpans and brushesqty 4
Floor squeegeesqty 3
Paper towelsqty 12

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 4 packs
- Tea - 4 boxes
- Sugar - 2 kilos
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Milk - 8 liters
- Oat milk - 4 liters
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soft drink - 8 bottles
- Lemonade - 8 bottles
- Spa Blauw - 12 bottles
- Spa Rood - 8 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Ice cubes - 12 bags
- Croissants - 60 pieces
- Mini pistolets - 100 pieces
- White rolls - 60 pieces
- Whole wheat rolls - 40 pieces
- Butter - 4 tubs
- Young cheese - 3 kilos
- Back ham - 2 kilos
- Chicken breast slices - 2 kilos
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Jam - 4 jars
- Chocolate sprinkles - 3 packs
- Mayonnaise - 3 bottles
- Ketchup - 3 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Cucumber - 12 pieces
- Tomatoes - 3 kilos
- Lettuce - 8 heads
- Bell peppers - 12
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Bananas - 6 kilos
- Grapes - 4 kilos
- Muesli bars - 80 pieces
- Paprika chips - 8 bags
- Plain chips - 8 bags
- Snacks - 6 bags
- Cookies - 8 packs
- Brownies - 60
- Cupcakes - 60 pieces
- Napkins - 500 pieces
- Paper cups - 300 pieces
- Paper plates - 150
- Wooden stirrers - 300 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 6 bottles
- Trash bags - 4 rolls
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Tea towels - 20 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Horse hay - 12 bales
- Horse feed pellets - 2 bags
- Carrots for Horses - 15 kilos
- Apples for horses - 10 kg
- Wood shavings - 12 bags
Refrigerated display casesqty 2
Drink dispensersqty 4
Serving plattersqty 16
Clipboardsqty 6
Price tagsqty 20

Administration

Registration formsqty 100
Score sheetsqty 150
Pensqty 30
Markersqty 12
Bindersqty 6
Name stickersqty 150
Printer paperqty 500
Envelopesqty 100
Cash box
Payment terminal

Tips

Plan at least one water bowl or trough at every horse-watering point, and provide a separate feed bucket and hay net for each participating horse. Confirm the expected horse count before buying or borrowing supplies.
Count the course equipment against the final course design: spring stanchions, boards, beam supports, cones and measuring tapes should be checked at least one day before the competition, not while riders are waiting.
Allow one bib number or number plate per rider, plus a small reserve. Print the start lists after registrations close and keep several spare copies for the judges’ table, announcer and information point.
Test the sound system and wireless microphones at least two hours before the first round. Bring extension cords and power strips, and check that cables can be kept away from horses and public walkways.
Buy or reserve practical ground-care tools before competition day: rakes, scoops and wheelbarrows are needed for quick clean-up and course maintenance. Chill groceries only after the final shopping run, with enough cold storage for the full event day.

Frequently asked questions

What equipment do I need for a jumping competition?: For the course, plan spring stanchions, boards, beam supports, measuring tapes, cones and packing materials. You will also need number plates, horse water troughs, feed buckets, hay nets, a sound system, microphones and printed start lists.
How much water and feed do I need for competition horses?: Prepare at least one dedicated water container per watering point and one feed bucket and hay net per horse. Add a reserve of around 10% if the final number of horses or the length of the day may change.
When should I prepare the jumping course equipment?: Check all course equipment and the final course design at least one day before the competition. Do a second safety check two hours before the first start, including barriers, paddock panels, supports and cable routes.
How many printed start lists should I make?: Print at least four copies: one each for the judges, announcer, information point and event organiser. Add two spare copies, and print the final version after registrations close and the start order is confirmed.

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