Coping with Show Jitters for Dressage Riders

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Show Jitters - They Can Make or Break You 

Picture this… It’s the big day. As you tack up your horse, a rush of nerves comes flooding in. What if, I forget my test? What if my horse spooks? What if…? You mount up and head out to the practice ring. You feel sick to your stomach and you begin to question your decision to enter a show. Your test time approaches and you make your way to the show arena. As you ride the perimeter of the show arena, you hear the bell ring. Your heart begins to race, your palms become clammy and your mind goes blank. What is going on?

Show Jitters. 
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Quote for the day.

"Talk to a dreamer and get caught up in the excitement. Sit on a fabulous horse and dream about having a horse of such quality to ride. Go to the big shows. Watch the great riders and dare to think... That could be me.: - Jane Savoie, That Winning Feeling!

May we all dare to dream.

Amazing Musical Freestyle

Simply Amazing...Loved watching this musical freestyle. http://youtu.be/zKQgTiqhPbw

2012 stallion licensing

20 colts pass first viewing for 2012 Danish Warmblood Stallion licensing. Check it out here.

World Dressage Masters Info

Here's information on the 2012 World Dressage Masters in Palm Beach. Click Here

November 2011 Hoof Beats Newsletter now available

I've been away from our blog for a while. So sorry to those following. Good news though... Back to 100% and ready to start posting again.

Dressage Academy's November Newsletter is now available online. It discussing some ways to include your favorite 4-legged companion in your holiday festivities. In the moves discusses Trot - Walk - Trot transitions. Check it out online

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