Episode 9 - Competing Horses: Nerves, Niceness & Navigating Your Why

In this episode, Miri and Rhi discuss all things competition and horses. From nerves and preparation to navigating your purpose and how to show up as a good mentor for your horse and good fellow competitor, we break it all down. Chapters 00:00 Miri’s week: Holistic Therapy  05:26 Rhi’s week: Harley update: did the competition plan work?  09:13 presence vs. nerves competing  13:04 thoughts on top-level competition  21:05 training to compete, or training to train?  21:48 the financial pressure of competing  25:02 the pressure we put on ourselves 26:10 finding a positive mindset  27:43 competing against ‘yourself’ 31:58 knowing your horse’s strengths and weaknesses 38:25 welfare at shows  46:43 being a nice fellow competitor  51:22 friends & food at shows  58:28 process & preparation  01:01:14 travelling & turnout  01:10:22 Miri’s showing career  01:14:16 Q&A: First-time owner finances Huge thanks to our sponsors for today’s episode: Premier Performance and Champion Equestrian. Get your 4 FREE Premier Performance products with every order - that's 20% off AND 4 exclusive goodies FREE with every order using code equestrianlife20. Sign up to be the first to hear about an exciting product drop from Champion on https://championhub.com/.  Premier Performance T&Cs - DISCOUNT CODE CANNOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS, SALE PRODUCTS or BUNDLE PACK PROMOTIONS. Not available on Premier Horse Treats, packs of 3, 5 and 10 cookies or palatability samples, mash, Unicorn and Variety cookies are also exempt. Free products included whilst stocks last. Free products will be added to your order at the time of sending out. Follow Miri on Instagram, TikTok and train with Hackett Equine  Follow Rhi on Instagram, TikTok and fill out your Equestrian Money Diary   Sponsor Miri’s fiance in his marathon here The stock Miri mentioned with the interchangeable middle here The therapist Miri mentioned here Produced by Amy Long