12. Competitions affect the horse, perhaps often to a greater extent than we want to admit
Competition is something that many riders practice or strive for in some discipline.
- 01Acknowledge that competitions expose the horse to more stress than you might think
- 02Help the horse handle the competition venue through preparatory exposure at a calm pace
- 03Choose qualitative competition over quantitative – fewer starts with better conditions
- 04Dare to compete in lower classes to give the horse positive experiences
- 05Prioritize the horse's well-being over your ambition level when choosing a class
Competitions affect the horse, perhaps often to a greater extent than we want to admit
Competition is something that many riders practice or strive for in some discipline.
In this episode, we talk about the stress it actually exposes the horse to, brainstorm a bit about how you can help the horse more easily handle the competition elements and the competition venue, and also challenge and encourage riders to dare to drop down in classes now and then.
Qualitative competition over quantitative training for the horse's best interest, simply put!
Do you have any questions or comments? Contact us directly at jennifer@fasciaguiden.se
Competition is something that many riders practice or strive for in some discipline.
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