Your Trusted Partner for a More Confident, Connected, and Purposeful Show Season

Whether you're stepping into the show ring for the first time or aiming to qualify for championships, the Love to Ride Competition Journal is your season-long companion for growth, clarity, and confidence.

Created by passionate dressage coach Nancy Lavoie of Carousel Coaching, this thoughtfully structured journal helps you track progress, deepen self-awareness, and stay focused on what truly matters—your personal goals, your horse’s well-being, and your journey together.

📖 What's Inside:

Start Where You Are Reflect on your current riding level, your horse’s experience, and your personal strengths and challenges. This section lays the foundation for honest, grounded progress.
Goal-Setting & Motivation Define your training or competition goals and uncover the why that fuels your passion. Clarifying your purpose will keep you inspired—even on the tough days.
Know Yourself, Ride Authentically Align your ambitions with your own values—not external pressures. Use guided prompts to connect with the rider you want to become.
Undated 12-Month Calendar Plan out lessons, clinics, show dates, farrier visits, and more—on your own terms. Includes side columns for flexible notes, reminders, or to-dos.
Customizable Packing Lists Never forget the essentials. Add notes for venue-specific needs or personal preferences to create a reusable, reliable checklist.
Pre-Show Planning Pages Prepare for up to 10 shows with individual pre-show goal pages. Map out your training focus in the 3 weeks leading up to each show, with simple daily check-ins to stay accountable.
Show Day Reflections Record everything from your horse’s mood in the stall to how warm-up went. Include your own reflections, your trainer’s input, and what you want to remember for next time.
Post-Show Review Pages Capture judge comments, team feedback, and what worked—or didn’t—so you can make smarter decisions as your season progresses.
Season Recap Section Reflect on how far you’ve come and set intentions for the year ahead. A beautiful way to end your show season on a high note.

🌟 Why Riders Love It:

Promotes clarity, calm, and consistency during stressful competition seasons
Builds long-term awareness by helping you see patterns in your progress and performance
Helps transform emotional decision-making into mindful, strategic preparation
Includes journaling prompts and mindset tips throughout

🧘 Bonus:

Nancy also includes simple mindset practices to help you stay grounded, relaxed, and focused—even when show nerves creep in.

✨ Ready to Ride With Purpose?

The Love to Ride Competition Journal was designed to make your show season more intentional, reflective, and rewarding. Whether you use it to prepare for a single show or your entire season, it’s a tool that will grow with you.