How fast a correction is accomplished can be just as important as doing it right the first time.

Many a race has been won with a speedy correction. All too often, competitors stop thinking as soon as they make a mistake and worse, even stop competing! What’s important is to think about how you are going to correct not just correcting. In this case, the rider has come back to set the mug to the pole. He’s keeping the pony with him, that is, keeping it moving. As he sets the mug to the pole, he will continue to bring the pony around the pole, turning it all in one motion. The mug is set and the pony is already in position and facing the right direction, ready to be vaulted and go.

How many times have you watched riders correcting a mistake and only after this is accomplished, thinking about where the pony is? It all needs to happen at the same time. In MGA finals, there is no room for error. If you make one, you’d better fix it and fix it fast.

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