Season End Quiz
 
Another test! This one is to let you evaluate your own performance thus far. When it is over, look to see what the results say about your 2009 season.
Answer TRUE or FALSE 

I set goals for myself for 2009. ___

I accomplished all the goals I set for myself in 2009. ___

I accomplished at least half the goals I set for 2009. ___

I have a clear idea of my goals for next season. ___ 

I won barrel races in what was a difficult competition for my horse, experience and skill level. ___

I finished in the money as many or more times than not. ___

My horse is running as well or better now than at the beginning of the season. ___ 

I am riding as well or better now than at the beginning of the season. ___

I enjoyed this season of competition. ___

I am more confident of my ability now than at the beginning of the season. ___

While I realize that I won’t win every time, I expect to do well when I compete. ___

Although I hate to turn in a poor performance, I try to learn from my mistakes. ___ 

I am a happy person. ___ 

I enjoy working my horse at home. ___ 

I have refined my competition routine to the point that I relax into it, and feel comfortable with warm-ups, competition and afterwards. ___ 

I know my strong points, and the strong points of my horse. ___ 

I know my weak points, and those of my horse, and I am constantly working to strengthen them. ___ 

I have a good positive mental attitude. ___ 

I spend enough time working, grooming, and caring for the needs of my horse. ___ 

I spend time with and take seriously the opinions of, positive, motivated people. ___

Give yourself one point for every true answer and zero points for every false answer.

16 to 20 – 2009 was a banner year for you. If not your best ever, at least one of the top three! Keep on doing the things you have been doing. You have arrived at a system that works for you and a horse that does likewise. Enjoy winning.

11 to 15 – The year had it’s high points, with only a few lows. You have begun to produce in the arena, and winning is becoming more familiar than losing. Analyze your weak points and strong points to get even better next season.

6 to 10 – Not a great year. There were some good runs, but you just couldn’t seem to keep consistent for a variety of reasons. Learn from your mistakes and from what worked. Plan on turning it all around over the winter months to prepare for a great 2009.

1 to 5 – It just seemed like everything went wrong in 2009. The bright side is that you have nowhere to go but up. Be strict with yourself and set your goals and plan for next year. Get ready to become a winner!