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
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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
8 Steps Toward Better Reflexes in Equestrian Students
Good riding is as much the result of conditioning the rider’s thought processes and reflexes, as it is conditioning the body and learning skills. What a rider does
When the Riding Instructor’s Confidence Falters
It can be unnerving for an instructor to lose confidence during a lesson, but it happens more often than you might think. I’m not talking about losing confidence
Riding Without Stirrups – Do You Teach It?
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
The Blurry Line in Teaching Riding Levels| Do You See It?
There is a blurry line from one level of riding to the next that can cause problems in the instructor / student relationship particularly if the student is
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
Are You Teaching Foundation to Your Riding Students?
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
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,
Riding Instructor – Karla Deacon
Riding Instructor, Karla Deacon is the busy owner of Spruce Meadow Farm, Inc. in Clarence, New York, USA. Spruce Meadow Farm teaches English horseback riding to beginners through advanced riders.