And Stay More Relaxed

Linda is a good rider. She practices a lot. She has a nice horse. She loves to compete.

Show day is here. She goes into the arena and may as well be on planet Mars. Linda is sooo nervous!

She rides at about 50% of her capability. Her horse is fussy with his mouth. When she leaves the arena, she feels awful.

Later, Linda’s trainer, Joe is casually looking at some pictures of Linda in the ring. He notices Linda’s white knuckles on the reins!

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As you’re making your cut, have you ever heard, “Stop sword fighting”?!?

This refers to waving your hand as you make the cut. This happens when the cutter is anxious, indecisive, or tries to guide the horse with the reins only.

Have you heard, “Use your feet; use your feet!” as you make the cut?

Perhaps, you tried to use your feet, but the results were random, at best because you didn’t understand exactly how to use them.

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We’ve all been there. 

One day, you’re on, but your horse is having a bad hair day. The next day, your horse is great, but you feel cranky. Next day, your horse is good and you feel okay, but you can’t quite find your seat.

Sometimes it’s hard to get it all together at the same time!

Because the mind, body and emotions are inseparable, if one is off, it always affects the other two in a negative direction.

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