Jessica Burke, show jumper - Most importantly a good horse and the rest usually falls into place after that!

Seamus Sherlock, Belmont House Stud - I bring a sack full of hopes and dreams and a bucket to bring home the pieces! Reality rarely matches expectations but every horse competing in Dublin is already a winner and we must never forget it.

Thomas Britton, master farrier - Definitely my better half who’s competed at Dublin for the last few years! And my tools, you never know when a pesky studhole could clog up!

Johanna Berg, head groom for Cian O’Connor: Raincoat for the unpredictable Irish weather. Polo mints so the horses can get their well-deserved treat coming out of the ring. All of the Irish flags so everyone knows team Ireland are on home soil. Studs can’t be forgotten so we have good grip trying to get them ribbons.

Gladys McArdle, Drumhowan Stud: With three RID stallions and a thoroughbred stallion at the RDS this year, I asked our “super groom” Catherina what she needed most, her answer quick as lightening was Red Bull and cigarettes!

For us we like to relax and enjoy a wonderful show and fantastic horses, after a very busy stud season, we always bring our lucky bridle and bit!

Joanne Sloan Allen, show jumper: “Good shoes, paracetamol and plenty of different coats. Oh, and a drink after 3pm always helps!

Caitriona O’Meara, EAGALA: Sun cream and a rain coat!

Egle Zakaraite, amateur show jumper:Plug your stud holes with cotton rolls/wool and get a few nails from your farrier as they’re very handy to remove them with.

Clare Silke, brand manager, Aloga: I always bring my mum Maria. She brought me to the Horse Show for the first time when I was 10 and we have gone together every year since. She’ll have catalogues marked and ready with class winners.

Also, Revive Active to keep energy levels up during the best and busiest week of the year.

Cheryl Broderick, Ballypatrick Breeding: Good pair of comfortable runners for me and treats for the horses.

Jody Townend, jockey and amateur show jumper:

Panadol!

Camilla Spiers, eventer and Olympian: Forans Pre-fuel and Re-fuel pastes for the horses and the tack locker is usually filled with Haribo!

Christa Dillon, equestrian, writer and farmer: Bank card, husband left at home, empty tote or backpack (all of the above in case of sudden bargain in the trade halls) sunglasses and comfy shoes.

Helen Sharp, The Irish Field and Irish Country Living: Two phone chargers - one for the press office (for me and any comrade in the business who might need it) and one for my apartment around the corner! Cashmere socks and Nike Air for the miles covered!

Wendy Conlon, equine specialist,Teagasc: Headache tablets and throat lozenges if I’m being real!

Cathy Grassick, Chair, ITBA: My essentials for the horse show when competing are:

Water wipes - last minute stain removal for boots/horse/rider. Carr Day & Martin Blue Shampoo - makes everything shine. Red Mills feed - horse has to have the best care. Trolley for bringing tack and supplies in and out daily. Revive supplement - it’s a long day so taking this keeps you at your best. Champagne for after your class - win or lose bubbles make everything better!

My essentials for a good day out at the horse show:

Comfortable footwear - there is a lot to see and do and a lot of ground to cover with all the horses, shopping and refreshments. Shopping fund - or better still a kindly benefactor to take full advantage of the amazing shopping village. A jaunty hat - whether as a groom or spectator hats of all kinds are on show at Dublin. Provides shade from the sun or shelter from a shower. Battery pack - keep the mobile running so you can check class schedules, keep up with results and send congratulations messages to friends competing.

Andrea O’Brien, Equine International Shipping: I literally just sent this photo to someone with the heading “Dublin supplies!”

Lesley Hunter Nolan, deputy editor of Horse World: My essentials are comfortable shoes, a raincoat and a sun hat so I am prepared for whatever the weather or the job throws my way! I am also never without my timetable and map which you can pick up in the paper. It’s an essential piece of kit to plan out your day and your movements so you don’t miss anything important. I would also say a power bank is vital as I never stop taking pics and videos.

Brendan McArdle, The Irish Field: For me, it’s all about the planning in advance and arranging to be with certain people at a certain time so everything goes according to plan! With everything from The Irish Field Breakfasts to The Irish Field stand itself, then to the competitions and events I’m involved with, a couple of early nights before the Show is a major advantage. But it’s not all work and no play, there has to be a bit of socialising as well. We’re lucky that we stay close by so we can have a bit of craic too. I love the young horse classes and the loose jumping, the ponies and the hunters, the Connemaras and the international and national show jumping, it’s a brilliant week. Comfortable footwear! I’m well-known for wearing the trainers with the suit - so my advice for anyone else going is make sure you’re comfortable, it’s a long hard week on the feet but it’s well worth it!