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.
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Ong Wan Ming – Instructor from Malaysia
Ong Wan Ming is a riding instructor who lives in Malaysia and teaches mainly in Kuala Limpur/ Selangor. Wan Ming teaches a full spectrum of horsemanship, including dressage,
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
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
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
Riding Instructor or Student- Who Are You?
The riding instructor /trainer – student/client relationship is a conundrum that causes major difficulties for everyone involved. A lot of the issues exist because of a lack of
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
Are You A Good Riding Instructor?
Everyone, including instructors, is busy these days and too many of today’s riding instructors “wing it” when they teach. Each time a student arrives at your barn for
Jim Wofford Teaches Jumping Riveted Ditches
Jim Wofford is one of my favorite instructor/coaches for eventing. His background contains much of the traditional Fort Riley instruction plus he is a silver medal Olympian in
5 Cheap Fixes That Horsemen Love
If you’re like me, you’ve had to quickly put a temporary fix on a blanket, bridle, or stable tool, so I thought I’d tell you about my fast