Inside the Western Show Arena ‘Control those Butterflies!’
Before long, you’ll love that show arena!
Western Performance shows mostly have a relaxed atmosphere. While that’s so, feeling completely comfortable in the arena is not always easy, even for the seasoned performer. Stepping into the arena in any class requires a certain level of confidence. Sometimes the competitor numbers alone in rail classes can leave a competitor feeling beaten, even before they begin. In this article, we’ll focus on Western Performance rail classes. From knowing what you want from showing, to learning how to deal confidently with any issue that may arise. Learning how to use that arena strategically can help!
At times, showing horses in front of others can really bring the anxious feelings out. Feeling nervous before any class is a normal, natural thing, and it’s highly likely that almost every rider in your class is feeling a little the same. You may say that knowing that does not always help. However, although anything can happen, understand that it’s all a part of
