Feel the Nerves & Compete Anyway
In-person competition mindset workshop for Victorian dressage riders.
Got a competition coming up? Learn practical tools to manage nerves, remember your test and feel more prepared when it matters.
Next Workshop March or April 2027
10.30am to 1.00pm
Emerald Library, Victoria
Leave your horse behind, this is a rider-only workshop!
Walk away with a clearer competition plan, practical tools to manage pressure, and a few friendly faces to look for when you pull into your next dressage day.
To go on the waiting list, email info@dressageplus.com.au
Got a competition coming up?
You can have your horse feeling great, know your test and have done all the training… and still arrive on competition day feeling nervous, overthinking everything or wondering whether you’ll actually ride the way you know you can.
Feel the Nerves & Compete Anyway Workshop is about preparing yourself as thoughtfully as you prepare your horse — so you have practical tools to manage pressure, stay focused, remember your test and keep riding when the nerves show up.
What we’ll cover inside the Workshop
Comp Preparation
Walk away with a clear preparation plan for the week leading into your competition and competition morning.
Test Confidence
Learn practical ways to study, visualise and remember your test — even when competition pressure rises.
Nerves & Focus
Learn simple tools to manage nerves, overthinking and pressure, refocus after mistakes and stay present in your ride.
Is Feel the Nerves & Compete Anyway Workshop for you?
This workshop is for you if:
You sometimes overthink, doubt yourself or feel pressure on competition day.
You stress about forgetting your dressage test and want a clearer way to learn and remember it.
You want to feel more prepared, organised and focused before your next competition.
You’re getting back into competitions after a break, or you have a bigger competition coming up.
You compete in EA or HRCAV dressage, combined training or eventing (all levels welcome).
You’d like to meet friendly local riders you can connect with at future comps.
Riders of all levels are welcome.
What’s included:
- 2.5-hour in-person group workshop (your horse stays at home!)
- Printed workbook to keep
- Practical competition preparation tools and exercises
- Mindset tools you can use before and during competition day
- Breathing and body awareness exercises to help you settle yourself
- Activities to help you meet other local riders
- Light nibbles and hot drinks
- A warm, fun, supportive space to learn, reset and prepare
Your ticket to Feel the Nerves & Compete Anyway Workshop
Workshop ticket: $97
Compete with Confidence Club members attend free as part of their membership.
…and for your peace of mind
Refunds and Guarantee
I want you to feel confident booking your place.
If you purchase a paid ticket and can no longer attend, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to another rider at no extra cost.
If you give more than 7 days’ notice that you can’t attend, an 80% refund can be issued.
Refunds are not available within 7 days of the workshop, unless another rider is able to take your place.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
I want every rider who comes along to feel supported, encouraged and glad they made the time for themselves.
If you attend the workshop and feel it wasn’t the right fit for you, please speak to me before you leave on the day and I’ll happily refund your paid ticket.
This policy does not limit your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
ABOUT YOUR COACH:
Hi, I’m Danielle Pooles, an Equestrian Mindset Performance Coach and founder of Dressage Plus.
I help dressage riders build confidence, manage competition pressure and develop the mindset skills they need to ride with more focus, belief and connection.
My goal is to help you feel more prepared, supported and confident when you head to your next competition.
Feel the nerves. Compete anyway.
You don’t need to eliminate every nerve before you compete. Come along and learn how to prepare for them, manage them and keep riding when they show up.
Leave with a clearer plan for your next competition — and a few friendly local riders to look for when you get there.