Sunday, May 24, 2009

Thoughts for Regionals

Regionals is in only 5 days now...here are some thoughts.

Since this year's Regionals and Nationals are both being held close to our house, it'd be kind of nice to qualify for Nationals. Of course, qualifying isn't everything, and keeping Mika happy will be my number one priority, but since this might be the only Regionals I'll get to compete at with Mika (depending on where future Regionals will be held), I'm going to try my very best.

We are both ready to tackle next weekend's courses. Mika and I are both able to run this level of courses, as long as I handler her correctly and call her when needed, and handle her dog walk and A-frame contacts (she sometimes misses them). In Standard and Jumpers I'm going to concentrate on control, because that's what we need the most. In Gamblers I'll concentrate on collecting as many points as possible, since it's very unlikely that we'll be able to get the Masters-level gambles.

It's going to be a fun and challenging weekend, and I'm really looking forward to it!

~Nat

12 comments:

  1. good luck!! I am sure you will do just fine! Remember to breathe! :o)

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  2. A nice thing about Regionals vs regular trials is it's not an all-or-nothing deal the way it with Qs. So if there's a bar down or a missed contact, it's not a big deal - I find that takes a lot of pressure off!

    Have a great time and enjoy the experience!

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  3. Thanks!, haha yes -- you're right, I have to remember to BREATHE!

    Hmmm... That's true! We could make mistakes in every run and still qualify for Nationals. The thing is, for me, I really don't care about Q's that much at all, honestly, because there'll always be another trial...but this may be our only Regionals. So I guess there's different ways of thinking about it. Thanks for the reminder though, I'll most definitely remember it! :)

    ~Nat

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  4. Good Luck and have a great day! Go Mika Go!

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  5. Just remember to have fun and everuthing else will pan out. Just think of ot as another practice and you'll do great!! Best of Luck, and remember no matter waht happens you guys are an awesome team!!

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  6. We're wishing you and Mika all the luck in the world! Have a great time and we'll look forward to hearing all about it!

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  7. Best of luck. No matter what we'll be proud of all of you.

    Essex & Deacon

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  8. Thanks so much for all the support :) You guys are great!

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  9. Hi Nat,

    Only a few days away; good luck, you'll do great!

    Where are the Regionals being held?

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  10. Thanks Kim! They're being held at the Nepean National Equestrian Park. So excited!!

    ~Nat

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  11. Hope you did well! Can't wait to hear! Woofs, Johann

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