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baileyxo28: 10 months ago

Today im going in a horse show and im REALLY nervous!!!! what should i do?

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Ninja_Jackie_san: 10 months ago | Last edited at 7:42AM on 7/6/2012

Take some deep breaths before the show and then just do your thing.

Remember that there is really nothing to be nervous about. No one but you will remember who lost during the show. People will only pay attention to whoever won. If you don't do well in the show, then realize that you need to train a little bit more, and get back on your horse and do it again :)

~Ninja Jackie-san

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BeautifulNitemare: 10 months ago via iPhone

Good answer

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AlyssaMiller: 10 months ago | Last edited at 7:39AM on 7/6/2012

just calm down i've been to one its really cool

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MustangLady75: 10 months ago

Stay calm and trust your horse. Hope it all goes well for you!

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DrPero: 10 months ago via iPhone

Stay calm and confident and you will do just fine.

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BeautifulNitemare: 10 months ago via iPhone

Sure will and we wish the best

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horselover96: 10 months ago

Trust your horse. Horses know when they're being trusted or whether you have confidence in them or not. it'll help them do better. stay calm and your horse will stay calm.

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BeautifulNitemare: 10 months ago via iPhone

They do know thumbs up

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horselover96: 10 months ago

Horses are really smart. Its one of the many reasons why i love them.

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zigzagz: 10 months ago via iPhone

Try to keep a routine that you do before every show, such as how you groom and exercise the horse. This will make you more comfortable and less nervous before shows. Also, put a lot of effort into how you and your horse look, it will probably make you feel more confident. And if you are jumping, keep a steady rhythm while cantering and your striding will be better. Try singing "row row row your boat" in your head! And ride the course, not the jumps. Just think like you are riding a certain shape and you just happen to go over some jumps. This will make the ride smoother. And remember, this is just for fun! It's all for the experience. Good luck!!!

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boo153: 10 months ago via iPhone

Nerves are normal and can be good if you don't let them get out of hand. It can keep you sharp.
Don't worry about your go so much, it's too late to train so you do the best you can and one thing I like to do is pick one thing I want to do better than I have in the past.
If you have any patterns, practice them first with an imaginary horse so you can find your cones, etc
Then just remind yourself you are here to do something you like with a bunch of other people that like it and have fun.

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