Kimes Ranch Blog: Showing Emotional Control in the Competition Environment
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Kimes Ranch Blog by: Paige Morgan
After a summer of less than stellar rodeo performances, I came to the realization that I may need to re-evaluate my plan. Perhaps, my problem was not in my horse, or my roping but rather in my ability (or inability) to control my emotions in the heat of the moment. Talking to my friends and a few competitors, I realized that I was not alone; controlling emotions is a topic that transcends the competition arena.
For me it’s nerves, the stress of having an audience and feeling like I’m letting people down when I don’t rope well. For others, it’s learning to control their anger after having a less than stellar ride. I interviewed a few individuals, to gain a better understanding of how I could control my own emotions in competition.
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