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
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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
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,
Olympian and coach, Jim Wofford, gives an excellent description of the rider hand position in his book, Training The Three Day Event Horse and Rider , James C.
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 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 (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
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
It’s winter. It’s cold. What better way to warm up your lessons than by including bareback riding? Pull saddles off and give your students a leg up on
A habit is defined as an automatic response to something. Developing the right habits in our students is one of the goals of good riding instructors. Even though
I ask new students a lot of questions and since I love foundation teaching, I usually start my inquisition with the leg. Almost 100% of the time, a