On sunday i'm going to ride a 17 year old 16.2 hand hores in a show and hes never been to a show with my barn before. He's been to other shows but I'm just really nervous I'm 12 & a1/2 I'm very strong I'm 110 pounds of pure muscel because most people think I would have to be really big on the top but i'm not it's my thighs How do I relax Please Don't say just breath or pretend its just a lesson. I need serious help I know I shouldn't be nervous but I'am HELP?
2007-09-20 07:31:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Horses
Boy- I know you dont want to heat just breathe, but taking deep breathes and relaxing before you go in the ring will help. I was never one to get nervous showing, but I was in therapy for a phobia I have- I am deathly afraid of bees and wasps. I was to the point where I would barely go outside because I was afraid I would see one. My therapist helped me a lot- and said to take deep breathes. You know what? It works. Breathe in for the count of ten and slowly exhale. I never had to medicate myself, I used deep breathing and educated myself on bees, and now, I can enjoy the outside. So, I am telling you the truth, breathe in breathe out- it will help you relax and enjoy the show. Practice right now when you get nervous and tell yourself- its just a show, I have done this before, everything is going to be fine. I am confident and I love to show. Do this and you cant fail. I would not lie to you! Good Luck!
2007-09-20 07:41:22 · answer #1 · answered by CHELIFAN24 THE CUP IS HOME!!!!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, it's ok. You may be pretty well developed on the outside - but you're still just 12 years old - ok 12 and a half.
It's ok to be nervous - or perhaps more like excited.
If you can, try to get a little more practice with this new mount a day or two before the show. That way you'll feel more comfortable with his habits.
Thing is, you're a good rider or your coach would have asked someone else to ride the new guy. AND - get this - it's good to ride on as many horses as you can at this stage in your career because you get better and better with each new horse you ride.
OK so the only thing you really have to do is get through your classes, right? Yeah, sure it's fun to take home ribbons and silver - but all you really want to do is perform as well as you can on this new horse. So keep in mind that unless you unseat yourself, you're home free.
And remember, at 17 this guy is older than you are - he's probably been to a lot more shows than you have - and he's probably a really good horse to ride. So you probably have a lot to learn from him.
Again, see if you can't ride him a couple of times between now and the show - so you'll be better prepared.
But really - if you weren't a good rider, you wouldn't have been asked to ride this horse. Think of that as the prize - which you've already won! hahaha.
You'll be fine, I'm sure. Please post and let us know how things went.
2007-09-20 14:47:02 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let me start off by pointing out that I am much older than you but I am your size and I show very large hunter/jumpers and also show in hand Friesians. Friesian horses are very large and since I am very petite it is always a challange. I believe though that it should be your seat that you focus on not your thighs. Focusing on your placement of your seat in the saddle will take the focus off your thighs. Remember that your seat is what truly tells the horse your intention. Hands, legs and feet are all secondary. If you shift your seat forward your horse will move out and the opposite is true. You deepen your seat in the saddle and your horse will stop...or slow down. Keeping your focus on your seat will help you the most. But most of all if you are in a barn and under a trainers care....trust in yourself and in your trainers judgement. You can do it. Above all remember that showing horses is fun!
2007-09-22 15:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by Vonya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually this sunday I am going to a show with my new horse who has never been shown before.
I am going to try to be positive and no matter what remember that we both tried our best and that is all you can ask.
Just think positive and don't get discouraged if things don't go as planned, remeber you should be doing this because it is fun!
Good Luck!
2007-09-20 16:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by K C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try and keep your mind occupied on things like, keeping him clean, keeping yourself clean, run everything through your head, shoulders back, heals down, hands together down and steady. just let him do what hes good at doing. if you feel he might spook at something, walk him around the grounds and arena before your classes. let him get used to the surroundings. My first show, I totally fell off, outside of the arena. but its all an experience and either way, whatever happens, you will learn from it, my first show i went on to get 1st 2nd and 2 4ths, and got champion in my division, i was totally not expecting it.
2007-09-20 17:14:35 · answer #5 · answered by redneckcowgirl1472 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a coach
2007-09-23 11:34:52 · answer #6 · answered by biff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋