02/08/2024
I used to get so nervous before shows that I couldn't sleep the night before! This is so true!
As we enter Horse Show Season we can all use this as a reminder:
1. Horses don’t get broke at home. Be brave and enter! … or haul and ride!
2. EVERY disappointment at the show is a learning opportunity … be humble, be open to change.
3. Everyone gets nervous. Everyone has bad days. Everyone makes mistakes. Literally: EVERYONE!
4. Don’t watch others in the warmup ring and start changing what you have been doing - if you see something cool or you want to step up your game that’s homework for after the show!
5. When we run out of knowledge, we often punish our horses. Seek help instead.
6. Be a competitor! But be a horseman first. There is always someone watching who sees you as a role model.
7. Supporting your fellow competitors and engaging with people will enrich your show life.
8. Know the rules of competition! Make sure your attire and tack is legal. Read the rule book, ask questions and be well prepared.
9. Have FUN, don’t sweat the small stuff!
Credit:- Julia Keil Quibell
