Mental preparation for a horse show

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Always remember to pass left should to left shoulder in the warm up ring. I always recommend that my students ride with other riders to practice/simulate a warm up ring. This cuts down on nerves. Always ride through your test the week before the show. Work with you instructor to fix problems areas. I always want my students to ride almost a perfect test to have lots of confidence when they go to the show.

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