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Equipment List
Students who enroll in Averett's Equestrian Studies Program will need to bring the following supplies:
*Personal Clothing and Equipment
- Gloves
- Hair net
- Tall Riding Boots--preferably leather
- Breeches and belt
- Approved helmet--ASTM/SEI
- Suitable shirts, jackets, or sweaters. Please - no tank tops or vulgar messages.
- Polo wraps
- Show jacket - black is strongly recommended
- Whips--both long (dressage) and short (jumping)
- Front and rear set of Gallop (protective) boots
- Gel pad/back saver pad/back protector
- **Cross-country vest
*During stable work, students may wear jeans or khakis or longer shorts, suitable shirts, work boots or paddock boots. Long hair should be tied in a ponytail, braid, or under a cap.
**All students must have a cross-country vest before taking 200 (or above) level eventing classes or participating on the CT team.
Grooming Kit
| Sponge | Rub rag |
| Hoof Pick | Pulling comb |
| Curry comb | Sweat scraper |
| Stiff brush | Terry cloth towel |
| Soft Brush | Livestock veterinary thermometer |
Braiding Kit
Large hair clip Seam Ripper Small Scissors Yarn (black, white, or chestnut brown) Pull through
Tack Cleaning Kit
Sponges, toothbrush, towel, saddle soap
Boot Cleaning Kit
Students may bring their own saddles. A limited number of racks are available in the student tack room.
Students may bring one footlocker with a combination lock. Please do not bring a large trunk. There is not sufficient space to accommodate anything larger than the average footlocker.
All equipment that will not fit in the tack trunk must be kept inside tack room.
It is recommended that students bring a small knapsack, caddy or bucket for grooming equipment.
The Equestrian Studies Department suggests the following for the protection of equipment:
- Make a list of all tack and equipment that you will have in the stable and keep your record in your room.
- Mark clearly all belongings with your name and/or social security number.
- Bring a combination lock for your footlocker.
NOTE: The Equestrian Studies Department will not be responsible for lost or stolen equipment so please mark your belongings and keep your trunk locked.
If you have any questions, please call the Equestrian Studies Department:
Jane Faulkner (434) 791-5727, Department Chair
Kit Oakes (336) 388-5950, Facility Manager
Gloria Robertson (434) 791-5638, Administrative Assistant
Address written inquiries to:
Averett University
Equestrian Studies Department
420 West Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
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