As we pack and get ready to leave for the National Junior Shorthorn Show, we thought it would be a good idea to put together a list of items that often get forgotten. Below is the Top 15 items that we have forgotten and we don’t want you to make the same mistake!

1. Show Stick

• This may seem like a “no duh,” but we can’t name the amount of times that we had to borrow a show stick.

2. Extra Socks and Shoes

• You don’t want wet shoes all day after washing!

3. Registration Papers & Health Papers

• This may need to be in all caps.
• https://juniorshorthorn.com/tn-health-rules/ <–link to Tennessee Health Regulations

4. Speakers/Headphones

• Who doesn’t love some good tunes at a show?! But remember your surrounding and your audience, you’re a role model for your fellow members.

5. Favorite Food/Snacks

• Although fair and concession food is delicious, it can get tiring after a few days. Make sure to bring some of your favorite snacks! Below is a couple of our favorite food while attending shows!

Wyatt: crockpot cheesy potatoes, cake cookies, and hobo sandwiches

Faith: Chips, summer sausage & cheese, and sweet tea

Wade: crockpot breakfast burritos, peanut butter cornflake bars, and cinnamon rolls

6. Lawn Chairs, Coolers, & Crockpots

• Lawn chair for naps, cooler for drinks and food, and crockpots for cooking.

7. Contest materials

• Yikes! This would not be good! Don’t forget to follow rules and fill out all the necessary paperwork.
• https://juniorshorthorn.com/contest-rules-2/ <–Link to Contest Rules
• https://juniorshorthorn.com/rules-regulations/ <–Link to Rules and Regulations
• https://juniorshorthorn.com/statement-of-originality/<–Link to Statement of Originality

8. Boots

• You don’t want to show in your barn shoes.

9. Favorite Starched Show Jeans

• You also don’t want to show in your barn jeans.

10. Revive, Hocus Pocus, Tall Adhesive, & Paint

• Although you can buy these at many shows, it’s easy to spend some big bucks if you forget these.

11. Clippers

• These are crucial in preparation for the showring.

12. Extensions Cords

• Clipper and blower cords are only so long….

13. Wash Bucket, water hose, and foamer

• You ever tried washing an animal without these? Good luck.

14. Fans

• Remember, “No Butt Fans in the Barn.” But they are allowed in tie outs

15. Show Halters

• It happens to everyone, double check before you leave!

We are 3 DAYS from Junior Nationals! We can’t wait to see you all in Tennessee!