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The Fun of Competition

Published by GHC • Jul 16th, 2007 • Category: Junior Blogger Archives, Showing and Sport

by Tori, age 12

whoa.gifEveryone is always excited about going to a horse show. It is fun, there are many people there to watch, and you might get to ride your favorite horse or pony!

But have you thought about the fun? Have you thought about the passion? If you haven’t, you’re not ready for the show.

You need to to take a show seriously, but not too much. Think about what fun you will have when you enter the arena getting ready to do dressage, jumping, a flat class, etc.

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Think about the passion of the sport. Don’t just think of the flashy ribbons you’ll get if you win. Think about how good you AND your horse tried.

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I am going to a show in about a week and I will remember this. And I hope you do too.

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  1. horsejo on July 16th, 2007

    Tori this is good. Nice job on making it to the rank of Jr. Blogger!!

  2. Katlyn on July 16th, 2007

    AWESOME :D :-h

  3. Horsecrazzz on July 16th, 2007

    Good Job Tori! This is a wonderful story!
    :D keep up the great work Jr. Blogger! ;)

  4. Julia on July 16th, 2007

    Tori, this blog was so very true! Congratualtions, as this blog was posted by a junior blogger. Great job. :D

  5. Marisa on July 16th, 2007

    It’s a very good job even though it is short! I’ve never been in a show so I don’t really know what it feels like! Good luck on your show! What are you doing? Dressage, showjumping, barrel racing?

  6. Tori on July 16th, 2007

    Marisa: Show jumping, but just little x’s.

    Julia: THANX!! :) :) :D :D

  7. Hannah on July 17th, 2007

    This is a wonderful story-congrats on making it to the junior bloggers level!! :D

    Regards,
    Hannah

  8. Katlyn on July 17th, 2007

    I’ve never competed in a show before, but my parents have taken me to watch them. So far I have seen dressage, show jumping, and racing. Im not really interesting in western riding though.

  9. BarrelRacer on July 17th, 2007

    This is great!! I know exactly how you feel. I ride in rodeos about twice a month. It feels good when you win, because you know that you and your horse worked hard to get where you are now. Even if you don’t win though you have the satisfaction of knowing that there is always next year or next week. You know that you worked hard, and you worked well together. That’s what matters.

  10. Tori on July 19th, 2007

    BarelRacer: very true!!

  11. Haley on July 19th, 2007

    Great blog Tori! I take riding lessons and I DREAM of being in a horse show. Thanks, this blog is very helpful :D

  12. Monica on July 20th, 2007

    hope you do well in your show! :D

  13. Tori on July 20th, 2007

    Haley: When you do go to your first horse show, remember to get a good-nights sleep ( I learned the hard way)

    Monica: Thanx!!!!

  14. Madelaina on July 20th, 2007

    Congrats Tori! This blog is so true! I love it! Good luck at your upcoming horse show. You can now call yourself a Junior Blogger! :D

  15. Tori on July 21st, 2007

    My show was awsome!! I got 3rd 2nd 1st and a champion!!! My horses name is Black Pearl :)

  16. Tori on August 4th, 2007

    I had a blast at my show!!