In this episode, Miri and Rhi discuss all things competition and horses. From nerves and preparation to navigating your purpose and how to show up as a good mentor for your horse and good fellow competitor, we break it all down.
Chapters
00:00 Miri’s week: Holistic Therapy
05:26 Rhi’s week: Harley update: did the competition plan work?
09:13 presence vs. nerves competing
13:04 thoughts on top-level competition
21:05 training to compete, or training to train?
21:48 the financial pressure of competing
25:02 the pressure we put on ourselves
26:10 finding a positive mindset
27:43 competing against ‘yourself’
31:58 knowing your horse’s strengths and weaknesses
38:25 welfare at shows
46:43 being a nice fellow competitor
51:22 friends & food at shows
58:28 process & preparation
01:01:14 travelling & turnout
01:10:22 Miri’s showing career
01:14:16 Q&A: First-time owner finances
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