Now the eventing season has finished, many of us avid equestrians are faced with the same difficult question: what can we do with all our free time now? Here are a few of the MirrorMePR Equestrian PR Team’s top tips…
Take a holiday – even if you can’t afford a break abroad or going somewhere extravagant, it’s nice to take full advantage of your horse’s short break by making the time to do something nice for yourself!
If the horses are coming back into work after a short break, then it makes good sense to use the winter to iron out any issues you encountered during last season, which will only improve your performance come next year.
Try a new trainer – having a different pair of eyes focusing on you and your horse can be really useful, even if you just attend a training clinic or have a one-off lesson, it could unlock a valuable insight that you can apply to your training going forward.
Focus on your flatwork – as any of the top professional event riders we work with will tell you, polished flatwork is invaluable!
Get your kit sorted – now is the time to check over you kit and ensure that you don’t need anything sent away, repaired, or attended to – leave it until a few weeks before your first event next year and you risk a last minute panic, so be prepared.
Get inside – take advantage of indoor showjumping and dressage – great education for spooky horses and rider steering!
Take the horses out somewhere different and do something fun – box them up to the gallops, beach or moors. A change of scene and a chance to let your hair down will do you both the world of good.
Clean the lorry thoroughly inside, cupboards and all – you will be amazed at what you might find!
Watch training videos when the weather is too bad to ride, as it’s a great way to train out of the saddle and stay inspired!
Get some confidence coaching if competition nerves are ruining your results and enjoyment of eventing season – our clients First Focus Consultants help riders of all levels with this, from grass roots through to professionals.
