First dressage tomorrow

[[59668]]

Hi!

So I'm taking my ex polo mare to our first stressage tomorrow evening. Only doing the intro, 3 in our class, only 20 mins in the trailer so very low excitement. We've done arena hire at the venue so she has seen the indoor there, and I'm going to try and treat it as posh dressed up arena hire.
Main worries are her getting upset when others leave the warm up arena as she can get a bit of separation anxiety, and freaking out at the white boards. Oh and generally losing her mind and being a t*t head!
No point to this post other than my general anxiety over it!!

 

[Rumtytum]

Wishing you the very best! And looking forward to your report and pics if possible ?
My targets are always:
Don’t fall off.
Don’t get disqualified.
Don’t disgrace myself.
Everything above that is a success ?

 

[hobo]

Good luck hope it goes well as long as you both stay safe that will be a result.

 

[splashgirl45]

stay positive and she will be fine....good luck

 

[CMcC]

Is it Crockstead you are going to by any chance?

 

[babymare]

She may just surprise you. She knows arena and hey she may have a bit of melt down( only may) but first time out. So smile on face and think as it has a step to next time out. ? x

 

[[59668]]

Is it Crockstead you are going to by any chance?

It is!!!!!

 

[Flowerofthefen]

Good luck and enjoy!!

 

[1523679]

I always have the goal - “leave the arena TOGETHER” ??

Anything on top of that is a bonus

Good luck - I hope you have a great time - please report back and let us know how you got on!

 

[Carrottom]

Start together and end together, that's all that matters first time ?
If you know the arena I find it helps to visualise riding the test, then if there are any spooky moments I don't need to be looking for the letters to know where I'm going.