Petplan Area TOMORROW - Help!!

[bugsysmum]

OMG I'm panicking in a huge way

Has anyone got any experiences / tips / words of wisdom to help calm my nerves??
I'm putting huge pressure on myself as it's the first time for everything - Bugs is my first horse I have backed and "done" by myself, it's the first time I've qualified for anything and I desperately don't want to let him down!
We're having a bash at the Prelim and Novice and my stomach is churning now just thinking about it!!

Any funny stories gratefully read!

 

[Tempi]

just relax and enjoy it, its all good fun!! (honestly!!)

 

[bugsysmum]

I AM DOING THIS FOR FUN, I AM DOING THIS FOR FUN, I AM DOING THIS FOR FUN...
Thanks!

 

[Tempi]

seriously, its nothing to worry about - and the Area Festivals always have a great atmosphere. Good Luck x

 

[Sarah_Jane]

There is no pressure - you have proved yourself by qualifying. Go and enjoy it and think of it as practice for next year. They are usually quite friendly and good fun.

 

[bugsysmum]

Thanks ladies- I'll have a couple of swigs of the Rescue Remedy and enjoy it!

 

[carthorse]

Last year your got plaques,bronze,siler,gold, so even if you didn't win ,you went home with a lovely plaque for your stable door.
Wish they did that in eventing, rossettes are so last year.lol.

 

[bugsysmum]

Wow - that sounds very impressive! Ok, so if we wobble down the centre line and manage a 3rd (I wish!!) we should have a souvenier!

I'm going to have fun anyway - the poor long-suffering BF is coming armed with video camera..!

 

[happihorse]

Don't forget to drop your whip before you go in - or you'll be eliminated!

Have fun and smile!

 

[bugsysmum]

Ooo - really? Didn't know that one I must say

Are you allowed spurs? G_d I hope so otherwise I'll really be in trouble!!