10/28/2026
Something I think more people need to hear when they’re first starting out showing. ❤️🐴
Learning patterns, remembering where to go next, and visualizing how to set your horse up for success before each maneuver or obstacle isn’t always easy. Especially when you’re standing outside the arena, waiting for your turn, and the nerves, pressure, or anxiety start creeping in.
Some people can read a pattern once and have it memorized. Others need to walk through it a few times, study the pattern, or physically hold their phone and follow along to remember what comes next when things get more complicated. 🙋♀️ I’m definitely the latter!
And you know what? THAT’S OKAY.
Never, ever feel discouraged because it takes you longer than someone else to memorize a pattern. Never feel embarrassed because you need to look at it one more time, walk it through again, or take a little extra time to figure out how you’re going to set your horse up for the next maneuver or obstacle.
We all learn differently. We all process things differently. And we all started somewhere.
The goal isn’t to be the person who memorizes the pattern the fastest. The goal is to walk into that arena prepared, confident in your plan, and ready to give your horse the best opportunity to succeed. Especially the young ones. Sometimes, that means putting in a little extra work behind the scenes, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Give yourself grace. Be patient with yourself. Celebrate the little wins, and remember that everyone you look up to was once a beginner, too. ❤️
Your journey doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s for you to be successful.
Sincerely — Morgan, and this photo was taken while preparing for my Open class trail pattern with SS Chainsmoker, and my phone. 😂❤️🐴
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