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When in the line up, after you have displayed your horse to the judge, while the judge is looking at another horse, do NOT fiddle with your horse (making sure its square or on the bit, etc.); this will only cause your horse to become nervous and fidgety. ALways be aware that you are being watched 24/7 by the judge when you are in the arena, even if the judge's attention is on someone else, they could easily turn around and see you fidgeting with your horse. This fidgeting will get you nowhere. It will only get you frustrated and your horse annoyed! Just be calm, natural and confident!