A bullet journal for equestrians is the horse planner every rider needs to track training sessions, competition results, vet visits and progress in one place, far more reliable than memory alone. This modified Bullet Journal system, the Equi BuJo, combines a planner, diary and to-do list into one place, streamlined specifically for horse riders and owners. Below we break down the core sections of an Equi BuJo, the symbols that keep it organised, and how to build custom collections to suit your own equestrian journey.
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Do you ever struggle to remember the details of your last training session, competition results, or vet visits? Keeping an equestrian bullet journal (Equi BuJo) makes tracking your horse's progress easy and efficient.
A bullet journal dedicated to 'all things horse' helps you stay organised while being time-efficient and budget-friendly. It's far more reliable than memory alone and gives you a structured way to reflect on past experiences and plan for future success.
What’s a Bullet Journal?
The bullet journal (BuJo) method, created by Ryder Carroll, is a system to track your past, organise your present and plan your future. It is a brilliant combination of planner, diary, notebook and to-do list that can be adapted to any aspect of life - including your equestrian journey.
If you would like to dive into the original framework, Ryder's book The Bullet Journal Method is packed with information and tips to apply this system to all areas of your life.
The Equi BuJo is a modified version of the traditional bullet journal, streamlined specifically for horse riders and owners.
Materials needed
- Notebook (any size with minimum 31 lines), for example the Spirax A4 notebook
- Pen, for example the BIC multicolour pens
- Ruler
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Helpful hint:
If your notepad does not come with ribbon to bookmark pages, tie ribbon to the spine of a spiral notebook. For notepads without spirals, a paperclip can be used to mark the current important section (monthly schedule) for quick reference.
Equestrian Bullet Journal sections
- Index
- Yearly Schedule
- Monthly Schedule
- Monthly Tasks/Focus
- Monthly Rides
- Custom Collections
What is a Bullet Journal Collection?
The core collections include the index, yearly schedule, monthly schedule, monthly tasks/focus and monthly rides.
Custom collections can be added as needed and recorded in the index for easy reference.
Some ideas for custom collections include:
- Goals - long term goals and tactics to achieve them.
- Venue PIC numbers - if you travel your horse within Australia.
- Horse Movement Record - as per Australian biosecurity requirements.
- Horse Health Record - log vet visits, deworming and vaccinations.
- Clinic/lesson notes - record key takeaways from trainers and coaches.
- Book/video notes - summarise insights from educational resources.
- Training exercises - record exercises you want to recall later.
How to add pages to collections
When adding pages to a collection topic at a later date, simply start a fresh page wherever you are in your equestrian bullet journal and write the new page number/s beside the relevant topic in the index, separating previous entries with commas.
Example
INDEX:
Horse Health Record: 7, 31, 90
In this example, you can easily find an ongoing record of your horse’s health on pages 7, 31 and 90.
The key that makes everything work
For easy management, use these symbols within your equestrian bullet journal.
. task (new task)
X task complete (cross through the original dot)
> migrated ( moved forward to next month)
< scheduled task (added to yearly schedule)
O event (clinic/competition you have coming up in the current month)
- notes (anything additional you need to note that is not a task)
Monthly process to stay organised
- At the end of each month:
- Migrate tasks you do not complete to the following month (>)
- If the task need to move to a future month, simply add it to the yearly schedule (<) so you don't forget
- If a task is no longer relevant, simply put a line through the task to cross it out.
Notes on the index section
In the index, core collections can be recorded separately from custom collections to make scanning monthly schedules easier. Alternatively, you can keep everything on the same index page and use different pen colours (like these BIC multicolour pens) to distinguish important topics.
Final thoughts
With an Equi BuJo, you can take control of your equestrian goals, track progress and important records and reflect on your journey - all in the one place.
Have you tried using a bullet journal for your riding? Share your favourite collections in the comments!
Want to dive in deeper? Grab The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll on Amazon (affiliate link).
Last updated: September 2026
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