Say foundation and most people readily think of a house. Check out what the website This Old House says about foundations. “A proper foundation does more than just hold
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What Makes A Good Two Point?
A good two point is dependent on these four things: A Strong Base of Support (BOS) My definition of base of support agrees with the Manual of Horsemanship and Horsemastership,
Dana Merritt, Riding Instructor in Post Falls, Idaho
I’m happy to introduce Dana Merritt to The Riding Instructor readers. Dana teaches beginning riders of all ages ( 5 years old through adult) at Young Riders,LLC in
Rider Hand Position – Good and Bad
Olympian and coach, Jim Wofford, gives an excellent description of the rider hand position in his book, Training The Three Day Event Horse and Rider , James C.
Over-Mounted Beginner Riders – Benefits?
An over-mounted beginning rider can have so many problems that I wonder why any instructor would allow it with their students. Recently I visited a schooling show where I didn’t
Doping at Hunter Shows–Leveling the Playing Field
“Doping in performance horses is defined as the “illegal application of any substance, except normal diet, that might modify the natural and present capacities of the horse at
Riding Instructor – Karla Deacon
Riding Instructor, Karla Deacon is the busy owner of Spruce Meadow Farm, Inc. in Clarence, New York, USA. Spruce Meadow Farm teaches English horseback riding to beginners through advanced riders.
Beginner Trot Poles – Lesson Plan
3 things are required to teach beginner trot poles knowledge of how to use trot poles (see – Trot Poles – TheSet Up for Riding Lessons) a horse
Fear In Beginners – A Lesson Plan
Fear in beginners usually stems from a sense of not being in control, whether it’s the horse or the student’s own body that causes the problem. It’s easier
Instructor Certification – What Sould You Choose?
Deciding to embark on the instructor certification process starts with understanding the purposes behind certification. In the U.K. – The process of becoming a BHS instructor is immersion. In the