Victory on the day of competition is hard to come by without hours of preparation and training. Practice makes perfect…so work on the basics every day. Avoid pitfalls the day of competition by making your daily work build on the basics necessary to succeed. Ride every jump to the center so that if become automatic. Control your rhythm and speed, learning to adjust before the turn to your jump. Always start your course with an opening circle that sets your pace and reminds your horse to move off your leg when asked. Practice your flatwork between jumps riding balanced bending lines with rhythm and impulsion. Most important, smile and relax-if you have done your homework and are prepared, you have a great chance of success.

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