Grassroots is the basic, most elementary part of what we do. Think about your lawn for a minute. If grubs eat the roots of your grass your lawn
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Inclusion in the Equine World
By now you have read the many good articles on inclusion published by The Chronicle of the Horse, Plaid Horse, and across the internet about the Black experience
Thoughts for Riding Instructors During COVID-19
This is a tough time for riding instructors, especially those for whom teaching is their major source of income. Trying to figure out what to do and what
4 Activities for Horse Lovers During Social Distancing
We horse lovers are a gregarious sort and social distancing sure crimps our style. Take heart. With all the options for education and interaction, students and instructors need
4 Ways to Teach Horsemanship to Students of all Ages
In my book, anytime we teach horsemanship it’s a good way. In this post I talk about 4 different ways to include horsemanship in your teaching program. All
How’s Your Integrity?
“Integrity is what we do, what we say and what we say we do.”– Don Galer Integrity is one of the most important qualities a riding instructor can
No Stirrup November- Have Fun with Your Students
The annual ritual, No Stirrup November, is almost upon us. Say you YAY! Or Nay? As an instructor I love this opportunity to be creative and to help
Scheduling Ideas for Riding Instructors
Scheduling and collecting payment for lessons can be a headache for riding instructors. When you’re busy handling horses and more than one student at a time, it can
Managing the Summer Heat with Your Horseback Students
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is the best way to manage riders and riding lessons in the summer heat? Having taught riding in both the dry hot Southwest and the very humid
Tips for a Short Beginner Course
Summer is the best time to get intense horsemanship instruction into kid’s, and since I love getting new riders started I was excited when a reader asked for