Instead, we would remain in a far happier state of mind if we were more appreciative of other horse\/ rider combinations<\/p>\n

\u201cI liked the way he rode when he corrected that resistance\/ evasion\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery time I have seen that combination they have continued to improve\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWow it is raining, what a great opportunity to expose my horse to wet conditions\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you tend to get tense and nervous at competitions, try using these strategies<\/p>\n

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• Remember that people have different reasons for riding at the competition and every-one was a beginner once<\/li>\n
• Use competitions as part of your horses training, and take advantage of exposing him to different situations.<\/li>\n
• If you start to feel tense, look around you for things to appreciate and be grateful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Above all, remember that you compete because you enjoy it!<\/p>\n

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  Glenys \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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