Sports psychology

Build on the good, learn from the bad but don’t dwell on it. It was a moment in time not a life sentence

Be positive. You are supposed to be having fun and there are much worse ways to spend a day. You are getting to be on the back of your horse

DQ is not the end of the world. Don’t Quit. It is an opportunity for education.

Your horse didn’t volunteer to go to the show. Enjoy the ride and thank them for their efforts. They are solely there fulfilling our dreams

You have to give to get. If your horse is leaning on the rein, taking more rein is not the answer. This is a working sport.

DQ’s are learning opportunities! Education isn’t free.

Judging takeaways: These are my opinions based off my experience, study, practice and knowledge of the sport. Know your rules Understand obstacle requirements Your geometry being off says a lot to the judge about the effectiveness of your aids Choose the course lines that work for your horse. Going into an obstacle with tension because the line was too short or approach incorrect for your horse will affect your obstacle score and your course navigation/ transitio

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Make sure to know and understand the rules. Be aware of your geometry. Irregular geometry indicates an issue with biomechanics, strength, s

I escaped the Texas heat to judge a show at the Beautiful Full Circle Farm in New Hampshire. The venue was amazing! We had a beautiful outdoor course with an incredible water complex. Wendy did a fabulous job preparing the facility. Kat’s organization of the show paperwork is mind boggling. Nothing was left undone. Stephanie gathered some incredible prizes and swag for the competitors. My TD, Judi, was a delight. Thank you to Cheryl, the exceptional show day manager and Mat