How to Outfit a Livestock Grooming Box

Start a basic grooming box to take with you to shows. Add items as needed.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Hoof Picks
• Hoof Plane
• Show Stick Or Cane
• Rubber Boots
• Waterproof Rain Gears
• Animal Health Supplies
• Animal Water Buckets
• Garden Shears
• Heavy-duty Plastic Boxes
• Pet Collars
• Adhesive Bandages
• Blow Dryers
• Nail Clippers
• Pet Shampoo
• Small Animal Clippers
• Grooming Brush
• Horse Shampoo
• Locks
• Rasps
• Wire Cutters
• Wire cutters

1. Use a large, heavy-duty plastic box. A hinged lid with a latch that allows use of a lock is the best.

2. Add bathing supplies for your animal - shampoo, cleaner, brush, comb, dryer, clippers, scissors, toenail clippers, rasp, hoof pick, hair spray, clipper oil.

3. Include extras such as costume, glitter, markers and a sign with your name and club name.

4. Pack show equipment - stick, collar, leash.

5. Add rain suit and rubber boots to keep you dry during bathing.

6. Include feeding equipment - dishes, bowls, buckets, feed pans.

7. Remember an emergency kit - "stop bleed" for nicks, Band-Aids, vet wrap.

Tips & Warnings

• Design your box to fit your needs. Store equipment in the box, and you will always be ready to go.

• Keep box locked when not in use.