Calming Your Nerves before Competition time!!!

1. Focus on you: don’t get caught up in thinking about what others are doing or the competition you are up against.

2. Have fun: if you are enjoying what you are doing and having fun, you are naturally going to relax and ride better.

3. Positive self-talk: Stay positive about yourself, your routine, your preparation and your goals, despite sometimes facing hiccups along the way - and mentally you will be all the better for it come competition time.

4. Trust your training: Trust your physical abilities and trust your horse’s ability. Trust your physical abilities and trust your horse’s ability. Think about the times when you have nailed each test movement in training and let those positive moments take over your thoughts.