The Overpacker’s Ultimate Congress Packing List
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248 – July/August, 2026
By Laura Jobson
Between tack trunks packed to capacity, trailers stacked full, over-stuffed suitcases, over-flowing grooming kits, and enough feed to survive a small apocalypse—we created the ultimate Congress packing list. We gathered in-depth expert advice from professional packers, online resources, trainers, amateurs and youth exhibitors to cover every essential, every overlooked detail, and every ‘just in case’ item you could possibly need for your time at Congress.
Clothing for Horses
• Shipping halters
• Extra halters/lead ropes
• Extra chain leads
• Sheets
• Sleezies/Slinkies
• Light and heavy weight coolers
• Medium/Heavy weight blankets with hoods
• Scrim sheets
• Extra straps and buckles
• Tail bag
• Polo wraps
• Standing wraps and bandages
• Ice boots
• Bell boots
• Splint boots
• Shipping halter
• Shipping boots
Amateur Kaleena Weakly emphasizes that you will encounter everything weather-related while in Ohio. “It’s a guarantee every year. Horses need as much protection from the elements as people do.”
“I like to pack extra slinkies because my horses seem to chew on these,” says amateur Meg DePalma. “I like the options of multiple sheet and blanket layers for my horses.”
Clothing for Humans
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