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,
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.
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
Trot Poles – Set-up for Riding Lessons
Trot poles (or ground rails) are one of the most versatile tools for a riding instructor. They can be used for all types of horses and riding, and
The Bandana Game -Add Fun to Your Riding Lessons
A simple game can give your students the opportunity to practice skills while having fun in their riding lesson. The Bandana Game can be played with all ages
Bareback Riding- Warm Up Your Lessons
It’s winter. It’s cold. What better way to warm up your lessons than by including bareback riding? Pull saddles off and give your students a leg up on
Riding Instructors- Embrace Repetition
A habit is defined as an automatic response to something. Developing the right habits in our students is one of the goals of good riding instructors. Even though
Rider’s Knees – The Forgotten Joint
I ask new students a lot of questions and since I love foundation teaching, I usually start my inquisition with the leg. Almost 100% of the time, a