2017 Miniature Horse World July E-Magazine | Page 18

Money Saving
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Horse Show Tips
ost of us are on the lookout
for ways to save money.
And horse showing can be
an expensive hobby. Watching every
dime can be discouraging but check
out some of these great ideas that will
help you budget a bit better and may
actually add to the fun, horse show
experience!
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 amping or bunking in your horse
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trailer with a living quarters is far
cheaper than staying at a hotel dur-
ing overnight events.
Bring your own shavings, hay and
feed rather than buying from the
show at inflated prices.
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 chedule travel and hauling times
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when there is less traffic, which
saves on gas.
Create a packing list to make sure
you bring everything you need so
you won’t have to buy duplicates
at the show grounds.
Clearly label all your belongings
“so nothing gets tossed in some-
one else’s box and potentially lost
forever.”
Take extremely good care of the
tack and show equipment you
have. Extend the lifespan of your
show clothes, boots and hats by
removing them right after your
class and storing them in dust
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proof containers. The same applies
to your horse’s show halter and
harness. Wiping off the sweat and
show spray residue and neatly stor-
ing them away will prolong the life
of your quality leather equipment.
Host a Tack Swap with other barns
and horse owners from your area
or at a show. Set up shop for day
of swapping your unwanted or
outgrown tack, supplies, cloth-
ing, etc., for sale at bottom dollar.
You’ll be able to unload show
clothes you no longer wear and
equipment and blankets from
horses past while snagging new
show outfits, halters, harness and