So, I've entered into a beginners show jumping comp tomorrow I'm full of mixed emotions at the minute.trying not to think about falling off in front of loads of people hope I remember the course
1st comp tomorrow
- Thread starter jodiana
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Good luck, it'll be fun I promise!
Walk the course more than once - I always walk it twice, and a third time if I can squeeze it in! - and then close your eyes and go over it again in your head a couple of times. I am no good at visualisation so just sort of trace it in the air with my finger, but some people can close their eyes and actually picture themselves riding round! Remember to look up as you walk the course, not at the ground, and walk the exact track you intend to ride... don't cut corners just so you have less far to walk
But if it's a class for beginners I doubt the course will be too tricky to remember, they won't want to scare people off!
And don't worry about falling off in front of other riders, I really doubt it will happen but I promise nobody will judge you if you do! We have all hit the deck at least once, we know what it's like
Walk the course more than once - I always walk it twice, and a third time if I can squeeze it in! - and then close your eyes and go over it again in your head a couple of times. I am no good at visualisation so just sort of trace it in the air with my finger, but some people can close their eyes and actually picture themselves riding round! Remember to look up as you walk the course, not at the ground, and walk the exact track you intend to ride... don't cut corners just so you have less far to walk
But if it's a class for beginners I doubt the course will be too tricky to remember, they won't want to scare people off!And don't worry about falling off in front of other riders, I really doubt it will happen but I promise nobody will judge you if you do! We have all hit the deck at least once, we know what it's like
Who hoo it was awesome, we came 1st place, I did forget course but thank fully I chose the right turn...so much to think about and I made a few mistake fortunately my horse was very forgiving, looking forward to the next one x
Brilliant! I bet that is such a boost - there will be no stopping you today.
Also just to say, the parcel got here today - and your help is so welcome, I have had a bad day today with horrific cruelty and animal abuse details with some of the rescues I deal with. I can never be a front line helper, but I will do my utmost with your help and other peoples help to do what I can to help those front line rescuers to make a difference. Thanks so much and good luck for a good few more 1sts.
Also just to say, the parcel got here today - and your help is so welcome, I have had a bad day today with horrific cruelty and animal abuse details with some of the rescues I deal with. I can never be a front line helper, but I will do my utmost with your help and other peoples help to do what I can to help those front line rescuers to make a difference. Thanks so much and good luck for a good few more 1sts.
well done - its onwards and upwards now then
that's fantastic - clearly you are someone who cares greatly
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that's fantastic - clearly you are someone who cares greatly
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