Comments on: Plotter and Panster Instructors in Horsemanship – Which Are You?

By: TheRidingInstructor

TheRidingInstructor — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 16:40:46 +0000

In reply to Veronica Johnson. Hi Veronica, Another planster! I think horses must force us to join the planster ranks. An artist working in accounting is interesting, exercising both the creative and the analytical. Good for you. Barbara

By: Veronica Johnson

Veronica Johnson — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 22:40:00 +0000

I am a panster who has become a plans tee in all things in life because as an artist who has also worked in accounting, I understand the need to plan flexibly. In other words, have a plan but know when to make changes. This applies to all things horses as well.

By: Beth

Beth — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 11:17:33 +0000

In reply to TheRidingInstructor. Thank you Barbara! Looking forward to it!

By: TheRidingInstructor

TheRidingInstructor — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:17:01 +0000

In reply to Beth. Hi Beth, There are a lot of riding lesson plans on the Riding Instructor that will help you with beginners. In addition I will soon be launching a series of online courses that will teach what you are searching for. If you stick with me, you'll see the courses available in the next few weeks. Thanks for posting. Barbara

By: Beth

Beth — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 11:59:41 +0000

Is there a website or a serious of articles that you all go to for some lesson inspiration? Yes, I take regular lessons and I am continually learning new ideas and techniques, but wondered if you had a place you go to get other inspiration?

I often look at our pony club manuals and/or 4H book and teach the skills out of the book. Or I think about my last lesson and try to utilize those ideas for my beginner riders. Thoughts?

By: TheRidingInstructor

TheRidingInstructor — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:06:28 +0000

In reply to Lori Tuttle. Lori You sound like a Planster to me- flexible and not afraid to depart from your plan if needed but having the lessons anchored with a plan in the first place. Yup, kids and horses can sure keep us on our toes! Thanks. Barbara

By: TheRidingInstructor

TheRidingInstructor — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:04:21 +0000

In reply to Beth. Thanks Beth. It sounds like you have a good plan for your program- start with a plan and the adapt as needed. Good Planster technique! Barbara

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:09:33 +0000

Each week I have a theme where I teach some sort of new skill. I plan out on Monday what everyone during the week will be working on, ie ground work, bareback riding, trot poles, jumping, etc – . Something new that I want to teach all of my students for that particular week and then depending on what level of rider my student is, I tailor that new skill to that particular student. Sometimes a student cant get the new skill down during that lesson, so we may work on that skill again the next week..or come back to it when their other skills have improved. Bottom line is that each student has their own skill set so each lesson is tailored to their riding skills!

Great article!

By: Lori Tuttle

Lori Tuttle — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 02:50:08 +0000

Not sure where I fit in. I do LOVE a lesson plan, but know that sometimes with kids and horses lesson plans can go out the window. I like to have props, too. Something to focus on.

By: TheRidingInstructor

TheRidingInstructor — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 22:07:07 +0000

In reply to Barbara Kinsey.

Hi Barbara,
You sound like a fellow planster! You’re right that there is so much for students to learn. And so many ways to show it to them. We really need that combination of plotter and panster. Maybe it’s creative structure! Teaching riding provides endless opportunity for both.
Thanks for your comment. Barbara