It's a wonderful thrill indeed to hear your name called over the loud speaker as the winner of the class. But winning isn't everything, and of course, it shouldn't be.
Top athletes agree that mental preparation is a very important aspect of their training.
This issue contains two articles to help you confront your anxiety, erase those negative images, and achieve a positive mind-set. Also in this issue, we have the wonderful story of a blind broodmare who has raised ten foals. The breeders of Canadian Horses in BC invite you to learn how they are boosting their profile by showing just how trainable, athletic and versatile Canadians really are. And we congratulate the Canadian Reining Team, which includes two members from western Canada, on winning the silver medal at the first Nation's Cup in Reining held in Italy in May.