motown
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Post by motown on Jan 15, 2013 8:24:58 GMT
As title says first ridden show in 20years. I use to show ponies at county level till I was around 11-12 till I lost interest in ridding and just did in hand. In my early 20s I really missed it and learnt to ride again. I brought a youngster and broke him ourself and he's a super star. We have just enjoyed him and done a few clinics and not rushed things the last few years.
Where ever we go we get told how lovely he is, which is v sweet.
Right my question is I lack such confidence in the thought of ridding in the ring,as I just haven't done it and our first show is coming up and I'm panicking. I know I need to have my own space and not to block people but I'm not very good at looking forward and finding a space well I thought I was at my last clinic until my mum said I was cutting people up. Which Im really gutted about as I really didn't think I was.
We both are novices but i do feel sometimes i let him down. we both try our hardest and i know thats what matters and im not going out to win i just want to go have a great day with my boy and have fun however I don't want to make a fool and look a complete wholly in the ring. The girl on a nice horse! I know I give myself a hard time but when you see some of these lovely ladies ride I'm in awe of them. Any help and tips to help would be great on what I should do and shouldn't do! Thank you x
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Post by cherry28 on Jan 15, 2013 10:15:08 GMT
I think it's fab that you have got back into it again, thing once you have the horse bug it never goes away.
Could I suggest maybe going to a few local clubs/ riding clubs before you go and knock your nerves riding in the big rings with the producers.
It'll help to improve your confidence and also your horses, it can be abit daunting for a novice horse and rider when riding in company when others are trotting and cantering up your bum.
Also it wont matter so much if you make any major blunders or mistakes, if anything you'll just learn from them. If he has a little spook or shy, just smile and give him a pat that everything is ok.
And if you have a nice judge they will always give you some tips and advice if you ask for it.
Just remember at the end of the day to enjoy yourself and enjoy riding your horse and dont put so much pressure on yourself.
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motown
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Post by motown on Jan 15, 2013 13:14:53 GMT
Thank you, I'm thinking only small shows so that's all good! It's quiet scary doing it again! He's a v good boy so I have nothing to worry about there it's me! Thanks for advice!
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Post by lulah on Jan 16, 2013 22:53:48 GMT
My pony is very forward going so when I enter the ring I quickly set out to find the right place to ride. I overtake if I need to untill I find a pony with a simular walk to mine. I do it whilst we are all still in walk before the class actually begins. Once the class has begun if you have to then you can overtake on a corner. If you do it when the judge isnt looking in your direction then you wont look rude. Give them plenty of room when you pass. Smile and have fun . =)
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Post by catkin on Jan 18, 2013 17:44:14 GMT
Relax and enjoy it - well try to! If you get in a panic, you won't be able to see what is going on and ride accordingly. Try to find somewhere quiet where there won't be loads in the class - and soemwhere with a decent sized ring. Good luck
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motown
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Post by motown on Jan 21, 2013 21:26:58 GMT
Thanks everyone! Just need to take the pressure of myself! He's a dream a real dude, for 5 year old he's just a star I just sometime don't think I do him justice! But we will have a good go and just love being in our Sunday best and have lots of fun. Thank you x
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Post by solitaire sr on Jan 21, 2013 22:11:41 GMT
omg this should be my post haha ; ;D my lad is also 5 but unlike yours he can be highly strung (typical arab  ). im the same i have done in hand with my arab and now backed im taking the plunge in may in my first ridden show, to say i will be bricking it is an understatement. as a child i shown at a high level but stopped it all when i was 18, now nearly 34 i thought it was about time i got out there again. as my daughter has been my priority ridden has been on the back burner but now shes 11 and miss independant lol im getting back out there at aged 34  im so happy im not the only one . where you planning on doing your first show maybe we can be each others support. xxxhe |
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Post by motown on Mar 5, 2013 17:15:15 GMT
Well we did it! I would recommend everybody that has had the same niggles and insecurities as me to just go have a good! We had an amazing time! And were going out this weekend too!! Horray! It was so lovely to go out and about. We didn't even get placed but we went beutifully and My good old mum was chuffed to bits! So for me that was enough achievement in its self. As a good old friend of mine said to me! Rosettes are won at home you just collected them at a show! What a good saying!!! Good luck everyone for this season x
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Post by LMSmith on Mar 5, 2013 17:17:26 GMT
Glad you had a good time! I will be getting my mare back in the ring this year (she has been out of it for 5 years) and I cant wait ;D
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