How to Plan and Prepare for a Dressage Competition
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Competing requires preparation, not only on the day of the event but also in the days preceding it. The level of success you achieve can be significantly impacted by the amount of time and effort you devote to your preparation. So, in this podcast episode, we will cover why diligent preparation is essential if you are to give your best performance between the whiteboards, and what you need to do to ensure that you and your horse are perfectly prepared and primed for action (Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How to Prepare for a Dressage Competition' episode) ------------- If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/competition/prepare-dressage-test/ 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 
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