Mind and partnership
Ready when: Competition riding (a1) begun.
What the coach teaches
Coping under pressure, harmony with the horse, reading the horse's body language, mental preparation.
At home, safe only
A pre-ride routine.
Ask the club
Who supports the rider after a fall.
What you can see from the side
The rider stays calm when the horse spooks.
Self-check what the coach confirms
The rider uses the routine every time.
Stop and get a coach when
Repeated falls or fear.
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