How important is riding without stirrups? Whenever I ask a class of new riders “What keeps you on the horse” one person will answer “the stirrups”. Rider’s receive
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Teach Spatial Awareness in Your Beginner Riding Lessons
Spatial awareness is a persons ability to be aware of their body in a space and how it relates to other things in that space. When your new
Teaching Toe Touches in Horseback Riding Lessons
What Are Toe Touches? Toe Touches are an on-the-horse exercise during which the rider stays seated and reaches down with his hand to touch his toes, one foot and
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
Tell Me What You Know About Riding Horses
There are two basic types of riding students; the ones who have riding experience and the ones who do not. When I make the commitment to teach a
Use This Simple Game to Increase Horseback Riding Skills
The action of taking small rocks form one spot to the next causes students to exercise multiple skills. I call this “The Rocks Game”. Set Up is Simple
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