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
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Riding Horses Is Different
Teaching beginner riders seems like it should be easy, right? After all, what do you teach? A few safety rules, how to lead a horse, how to mount/dismount,
Show Me that You’re Ready To Canter
When is a rider ready to canter? A reader commented that students she was teaching at summer camp were pushy about wanting to canter and were unable to assess their own riding
How Long Does It Take To Learn To Ride A Horse?
It’s a question that most riding instructors have had to answer. There’s a simple, one size fits all answer, but it brings to mind a plethora of questions.
“Get Those Heels Down!”part 2
In part 1 we discussed why to get your heels down. In part 2 we’ll talk about how to get the heels down. And then in part 3
“Get Those Heels Down!” part 1
“Keep your heels DOWN!” What rider hasn’t heard this a multitude of times? And what riding instructor hasn’t said this to the point of near despair? That one
Riding For A Lifetime
Riding horses is different than most other sports because if a person is taught the correct basics they can ride for a lifetime. I’ve known people who continue