A US Horsemanship post, “Backwards and Forwards: The Evolution of Jumping” talks about how we went from the “backwards seat” to the “forward seat” and then how the crest release entered into the picture. The post, “Evolution of the Crest Release”, takes this development a little farther. The post, “Effects of the Crest Release”, [...]
by Barbara Ellin Fox
My daughter took care of a small boarding facility during Christmas, while its owners were out of town and a situation arose that brought up the question, “What’s in your boarding contract.”
One of the horses had periodic seizures and she was instructed that if it occurred she should put his food in [...]
Understanding what you teach , or what you do when you ride, can make the difference between helping or hindering the horse. When I say understanding I mean really knowing the back ground behind what you’re teaching ( or learning), it’s uses, and how it effects what you do when done correctly, or incorrectly.
Take the [...]
by Barbara Ellin Fox
It’s easy to get caught up in wanting to build your reputation, pay your bills and being concerned about how the success of your students in the show ring helps your name. But don’t get stuck the rut of believing being a riding instructor is about you. It’s not. It’s about the [...]
No Force
Heels don’t need to be forced down. They just need to be lower than the toes in order to help the weight to stay down . Forcing the heel down will create stiffness in the leg instead allowing the ankles supple (loose) and springy. … Continue Reading
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Where do Good Heels Come From? Or Where do they NOT come from?
Sitting Correctly:
It’s impossible to have great heels without sitting correctly on the horse. By sitting correctly I mean in a balanced position, in the optimum spot over your own feet. You can tell if a rider is sitting over their feet because at the walk and halt there will be a straight line from the ear through the shoulder through the hip through the heel. At the trot the rider’s ear and shoulder may be slightly in front of the line, depending on the seat they are riding.
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by Barbara Ellin Fox/ Basics and Building Blocks
“Keep your heels DOWN!”
What rider hasn’t heard this a multitude of times? And what riding instructor hasn’t said this to the point of near despair? That one sentence has been spoken into the air for so many generations that you’d almost think future riders would be born with their heels down. … Continue Reading
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A US Horsemanship post, “Backwards and Forwards: The Evolution of Jumping” talks about how we went from the “backwards seat” to the “forward seat” and then how the crest release entered into the picture. The post, “Evolution of the Crest Release”, takes this development a little farther. The post, “Effects of the Crest Release”, and my first video by the same name, talk about what happens when the crest release is used incorrectly. I’ve added the video “Effects of the Crest Release” to this post. Please take time to view it. I’d love to have your comments. Thanks. … Continue Reading
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by Barbara Ellin Fox
Judy Richter’s book “Riding for Kids” is a winner in the eyes of “The Riding Instructor” because I believe it’s a book that kids will read. Other than one chapter that’s written to guide parents, this book is written to kids. Topics are explained without a lot of “to do” and with the minimum amount of words. All important issues are backed up with well done illustrations that kids will love.
Judy Richter covers the basics in an encouraging style, while at the same time she avoids insulting beginners by including beyond beginner topics; such as leg yield, half halt, flying changes, and courses. Ms Richter teaches “crest release” which is totally appropriate for this level of rider. … Continue Reading
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by Barbara Ellin Fox
Aside from having great videos and pictures AND being a fun blog to read, The Riding Instructor blog is a good source for information for instructors, riders, students and their significant others. Significant others could be a spouse or Mom and Dad. The purpose of The Riding Instructor blog is to make [...]
by Barbara Ellin Fox
The Riding Instructor is for anyone who wants to learn more about horses. It includes areas that will be of interest to actual riding instructors or people hoping to become instructors but it also includes resources for people who would go to a riding instructor for help and education.
While I enjoy [...]
by Barbara Ellin Fox
What could be better for a horse lover than a social network that is totally for horse people! Barnmice says “To ride a horse is to ride the sky.” — Author Unknown- If you live by these words , then welcome home!
I first learned about Barnmice through a classified ad in [...]
by Barbara Ellin Fox
I love this French and Saunders clip about a girl who loves riding but has to do everything she can to put a positive spin on her accomplishments or lack there of. She doesn’t have a high rate of success but she has big dreams. She has more things going against her [...]
by Barbara Ellin Fox
Riding is different than most other sports. If a person is taught to ride correctly they can continue this sport for a lifetime. I’ve known many people who continue to ride in their 60s, 70s, and 80s and a few who have continued to ride in their 90s. That’s something that you’re [...]
