Every rider has experienced pre-competition nerves.  The pressure of wanting to do well, combined with the worry of making a mistake, results in a cocktail of emotions that can ruin an otherwise promising test.  So, in this podcast episode, we will look at why you get nervous, how this affects your dressage performance, and give you 16 tips to help you manage your competition nerves.  (Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How to Manage Dressage Competition Nerves' episode) ------------- If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/competition/manage-dressage-competition-nerves/ To take our Big Dressage Quiz, click here - https://howtodressage.com/big-dressage-quiz/ To view our equestrian books and training diaries on Amazon, click here - https://amzn.to/2SFL633      To check out The Complete Online Dressage Course, click here - https://course.howtodressage.com If you would like to follow our Facebook Page, click here - https://www.facebook.com/HowToDressage/ FREE DOWNLOAD: 7 Simple Steps to Boost Your Dressage Scores https://howtodressage.com/7-simple-steps/ ------------- ADVERTISEMENTS