What are some words that come to mind when you think of an athlete? Perhaps words like skill, strength, focus, commitment, passion, sacrifice, and drive come to mind. Do those words fit what you do as a rider? Do you think what you do as a rider is difficult? How do you feel after a long day of showing? Fatigued, sore, mentally drained? Think about those questions for a minute. How often do you mentally prepare when you compete at your show? Do you walk the show jumping