how can i prepare for my first X-C show tomorrow?

[emmaa]

HI, tomorrowI have my first cross country and dont know how to prepare for it.I am doing pairs with a mate,then going in two other classes with a differnt horse.ANY info will help me.I'm an experienced rider,but i haven't yet done X C
yet.Thanks in advance!!!:

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[be positive]

A bit late for any real preparation so a few tips that may help Walk the course properly, make sure you know which are the dressing fences for the pairs, if there are any and plan how you are going to ride the course with your pair, it is no good setting off both trying to lead and crashing into each other at the first.

Warm your horse up well before jumping the practise fences, then give it a chance to settle down before your turn, take the course at a sensible pace, it is not a race so make sure you bring the horse back to you to jump each fence, if it is unsure about anything, or you are, it may help if you come back to a strong trot so there is time to let it see the fence and control any wobbles that may happen. Cool off afterwards again give them time to settle their breathing and relax the muscles which will have been working harder than normal.

You will probably find 3 rounds hard going so remember to keep yourself hydrated as well as the horses, have fun

 

[emmaa]

thank you xx