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Katie Monahan & USEF Horsemaster Clinic
Recently, there has been controversy over the USEF Horsemasters clinic with Katie Monahan Prudent.For those who might not know who she is, Katie Monahan Prudent was on the
Riding Teachers, Instructors, & Coaches
There is a difference between teachers, instructors, and coaches in the horse industry. While we may hero worship and think one is more important than the other, they
How Do You Prepare to Teach Riding Lessons?
The amount of preparation you put into your lessons ahead of time can make a vast difference in their success and safety, especially if you teach beginners. The
Should You Strive to Ride with the Elite?
Riding with the Elite There has been a post going around Facebook “On the Insane Expense that has become Riding.” Not being a Facebook whiz I’m not sure
Teach Your Riding Students to Be Assertive| Assertiveness
Assertiveness comes naturally to some individuals while others must learn this helpful quality. What do you do with the student who just doesn’t seem to try very hard
Where’s the Love?
Jumper loves attention. He tries so hard to be good and wants you to love him so badly that when you go in to his pen he just
Keep Student/Riding Instructor Relationships Healthy with Boundaries
Riding instructors are in a unique position when it comes to relationships with clientele. You're required to teach athletics, art, fitness, and theory all at one time while
Wear a Riding Helmet Even If Parelli Doesn’t
She’d taken the polo pony out for a trail ride when the mare bolted toward home. As the mare made a sharp right down the lane at a
Teach Horseback Riders to Use Their Head
The Rider's Head Riding a horse with your head can have a lot of different meanings. In one sense, it says “be a thinking rider.” While I totally