One of the things I remember most vividly about my Dad was his desire to earn a pilot’s license so he could fly the Cessna 150 and 172
- Home
- |
- Author: TheRidingInstructor
I Really, Really Want A Horse! Puleeeeze
What do you do when a student or your child says “I want a horse”? Buying the first horse can feel like jumping into a crater lake when you
Why I Love Group Riding Lessons When Teaching Horseback Riding
Group riding lessons used to be the most common form of riding instruction, but factors today have developed a private and semi private riding culture. I believe group
Are You A Good Riding Instructor?
Everyone, including instructors, is busy these days and too many of today’s riding instructors “wing it” when they teach. Each time a student arrives at your barn for
Who Is the Future of Horsemanship in America?
Most of the old time horsemen have asked the same question during the past few years. Where have the horsemen (and women) gone? I think it’s fair to
The Best Exercises to Help You Keep Your Heels Down
My #1 Best Heels Down Exercise For Kids Who Ride, To Do at Home: The Step Stretch This is the oldest and best exercise to work your heels
Trouble KeepingYour Heels Down When You Ride? Check These 6 Things
1. Sitting Correctly: If you have trouble keeping your heels down when you ride, check to see if you’re sitting correctly. By sitting correctly I mean in a
Teach Riding With A Riding Lesson Plan
All instructors, whether they teach beginners or advanced riders, should utilize horseback riding lesson plans. Riding lesson plans for beginners are especially important for making sure they learn
Jim Wofford Teaches Jumping Riveted Ditches
Jim Wofford is one of my favorite instructor/coaches for eventing. His background contains much of the traditional Fort Riley instruction plus he is a silver medal Olympian in
5 Cheap Fixes That Horsemen Love
If you’re like me, you’ve had to quickly put a temporary fix on a blanket, bridle, or stable tool, so I thought I’d tell you about my fast