Last summer I competed in my first Western Pleasure horse competition, it was a really fun competition and I learned alot from it. Although it was really fun it took me along time to prepare for it, so here are some of the steps I took before and during competition that could be helpful.
Step 1- Make sure that your horse is ready for a competition you are entering; that they can walk trot and lope in a calm manner( no bucking)
Step 2- Make sure that your horse is well groomed the day before competition; bathe your horse with shampoo and conditioner, comb out mane and tail, trim bridle pathe and any other places needed.
Step 3- Make sure your tack is clean and proper, cinches washed out, all leather cleaned and you have all the needed tack for the competition organized and clean.
Step 4- Make sure that you have all what you need for your attire; clean, ironed long sleeve western shirt, ironed western jeans, belt and clean black boots with a black cowboy hat.
All these steps should be taken the day before competition, having all the things you need together can make the competition day less stressful and easier to get through
(to be continued in the next blog)
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