Prior to starting this course we would like to learn a little bit more about you.
What motivates you to compete? What are the road blocks or excuses you put in your way.
The individual responses will be collated and discussed in a general manner during our first Q & A session.

How competition works:
It is useful to understand that in competition, there is usually only one winner.  There will also be someone who secures last place and everyone else will be in the middle.  If you compete in a smaller competition, such as a small local event in a level that is well within your current skills set, the chances are you will place higher and maybe even win.  If you go to a bigger competition such as a state, national or international competition, and you compete in a level that challenges your current skill set, you will usually end up in the lower placings.  Although this seems obvious, for some reason we often don't apply this to ourselves when we compete.  This is where mindset is important.
What Competition to Enter?
As part of competing you need to set goals in advance.  This allows you to have an additional measure in your progression rather than relying just on the placings and/or percentages you receive.  The type of goals you set will influence the type of competition you enter, and the level.  I would recommend having an independent person such as your dressage coach who understands the competition dressage world help you with this.  Additionally, they can help guide you in setting your goals and deciding when and where to compete.