Equestrians – After looking into showing, you may be wondering, So why go to all the trouble? Maybe the work of getting ready, entering, traveling to, and riding in a show just isn’t worth the rewards. It’s easier to just stay at home and school. There are many good reasons why you and your horse should try your hand at showing; here are a few.
1) Competing in a show is a wonderful way to see how far your progress in your schooling has come. It’s an opportunity to be measure against a standard, to see how far you have come! Who hasn’t looked forward to having it all come together? A show can be the perfect place to see what you’re doing well and see what still needs work.
2) Shows are a wonderful way to boost both you and your horse’s confidence. Sure, for many of us competing is a new and sometimes scary experience, but we will never grow unless we stretch ourselves! By testing your skills, you gain confidence in your ability in a rider and learn to trust your horse. In turn, your horse has a fun time and a nice break from the daily routine!
Whether it’s a schooling show or a regional championship, competition helps both riders and horses in more ways than we can imagine – give it a try!
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