One step away from the competition. The right mindset to better face any competition.

Italian rider Alessandro Alvisi, born in Vicenza in 1887 and winner of two bronze medals in horse riding at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp as he rid horse Raggio di Sole, must have been very well-aware of the fear taking any jockey by storm before races, if at any certain point in time he stated: “Any horse rider will never be able to claim to have conquered the fear of his horse, if he hasn’t yet conquered his own!” He certainly must have been aware of the fact that a jockey has to keep the right amount of concentration and a good mindset before, after and at the conclusion of any sporting event. This is because his emotions, both positive and negative, play a crucial role not only for his performance, but also for that of his racing partner. The horse is an extremely sensible animal: he’s intimately affected by anything his rider feels, joy and fear alike. It is perfectly human to be anxious about the race or actual fear, no matter the experience matured in countless practice sessions: the fear of any possible unpredicted circumstances, the weather conditions, the horse’s state of apprehension, the desire of getting everything well done as soon as possible, are all mindsets that any athlete must face in a balanced way. Controlling many emotions at once is not easy, but a few tips may help you find and keeping the ideal mindset for facing any race.

Concerning mental preparation, it is important to have constant exercises for maintaining concentration and clarity, and to keep your thoughts as clean as possible. Breathing slowly with your diaphragm is another trick for calming anxiety and inducing calmness into your horse. It is crucial to have a positive thought: imagining the entire race and visualizing yourself at the finish line as you cheer for your victory is definitely going to boost your confidence and morale.

If the ride from the riding school to the race’s venue is itself a bothersome issue, know that a solution is truly one step away from you: any model of Italico Equestrian’s Luxury Box guarantees maximum comfort and safety. Our Luxury Box in its Neo, Pro, Evo and Mini-Evo versions are the ideal answer for the needs of both riders and horses. With an extremely functional and high-quality structure, designed by specialized craftsmen and made in absolute artisan fashion by skilled and expert hands, Italico Equestrian’s products are sturdy, fitted with wheels for moving easily on any type of terrain, resistant handles to sides, seat mounts in aircraft aluminum and many other unique and distinctive features.

Thanks to the firm’s great care for details and its long experience, Italico Equestrian’s competition boxes will prove to be a valid ally in the journey of growth of both riders and horses. Did Italico Equestrian’s line tickle your interest?