Show Cattle Essentials & Checklists
Every show team looks a little different. What works for one setup might evolve over time — and ours certainly has. Below is a practical checklist of the essentials we use at home and at the show, built from years of trial, error, and constant refinement. By no means is this list exhaustive — we’re forever amending and adding to it — but it’s a solid foundation for anyone wanting to be organised, prepared, and confident.
At Home - Training & Handling
These are the basics we rely on day-to-day to build good habits and calm, workable cattle.
•Breaking halter
•Hackamore
•Lead rope
•Rope halter
•Nose lead
•Neck tie
•Feed pan
•Water bucket
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Daily Hair Care Tools - Consistency at home makes all the difference once you hit the show ring.
•Scrub brush / scrub on stick
•Dandy brush
•Stimulator comb
•Fluffer comb
•360° comb
•Smart Sensation XL
•Tail comb
•Tail bag
•Roto brush
•Fogger
•Foamer
•Hose and fittings
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Hair & Coat Products - Products we rotate through depending on hair type, season, and goals.
•The Green Stuff
•Volumizer
•Hydration Conditioner
•Natural White
•Blaq Dye
•Revive
•Hocus Pocus
•Breakaway
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At the Show - Setup & PresentationHaving these ready makes show mornings smoother and less stressful
.•Feed pan
•Water bucket
•Rubber mat
•Curtains
•Display signs
•Dividers
•Leather show halter
•Show stick
•Comb holder
•Flare
•Game Changer
•Revive
•Hocus Pocus
•Touch-up paint
•Tail adhesive
•Powderful
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Clipping Essentials - Reliable gear that travels with us to every show.
•Andis Pulse ZR clippers
•Blending blade
•Blocking blade
•T84 blade
•Size 10 blade
•¾ HT blade
•Armour Oil
•Clipper bag
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Tip:Use this checklist as a starting point, then adapt it to suit your cattle, your climate, and your goals. Preparation at home is what makes show days calm, confident, and enjoyable.
