Test Anxiety

I was gratified recently to hear a former U.S. team rider tell of an experience early in her career. She was just riding in a field, practicing some movements, with all going well. Ok, she decided, I’ll run through the test. Suddenly her horse seemed to change, from loose and relaxed to stiff and tense.

Try this advice from Jane Karol, which includes proven methods for overcoming show anxiety to help you perform at your best.