A horse show class can seem like a marathon torture session, especially if you’re aboard a cranky horse or trying to hold your position despite the fact that your body’s going numb. Yet you can’t relax just because the announcer instructs your class to line up. Instead, use the line-up to your advantage. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
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I remember one time it was my mares first time back in almost three years of not showing. When we went to line up, she tossed her head and started sidestepping and backing up/pawing, so much the rider next to us had to move. Lesson learned: Practice patience at home~!
Good tips! I like the one about trotting put o the line if that's what your horse does best. I always try and keep by posture and head up alllll the way through the class -- you never know when the judge is looking and what they're looking for.
That would be my horse, thinking he could eat everything :) But with work and practice we will succeed.
Good advice.
Always great pointers! The line up can be tricky because I'm always tired and relieved that the hard part is over! Ill have to remember this!