[topknot]

At ringside you do not need much, nor want to take too much. Keep most of your grooming stuff at the grooming area. Infact if you read some of the information in the catalog, it will tell you grooming is for the grooming area. My hubby made our carry cart and the grooming table sets up on the cart, so you can wheel it around with everything still set up on it. So no packing down and up to move if needed. I love it! I will have to set it up today and take a photo to show you guys.

When I use to travel and stay in the hotels, most of the grooming was at the hotel and then I only had to fix the topknot when I got to ringside. I go about an hour before ringtime, to set up by the ring, walk my dog/s, and then get my armband.

But going to the grooming area will allow you to talk to others. So you have to decide what you want to do. Some only go to ringside and some start out at the grooming area and then move to ringside just before. It depends on what you want to do.

Now we have an RV, so I can do all grooming in my RV and then just go to ringside within time to just set up and get settle before going in.

What you bring has changed a little from the old days, especially because of the topknot now. It was simple in the old days.

I also have the metal tack box, but got a new fabric one, lighter, at Walmart in the craft section. It had lots of pockets, big section in the middle, and on the bottom it zips open and there is a box that slides out for your bows. Also has magnets on the bottom to keep it in place if you place it on a metal serface. It is very nice, and so light weight! I use this one know and works perfect! No carring a heavy metal one anymore. :-)