Just the other day I asked a student to do the "usual" warm up. Now I didn't think this to be a difficult task since I had instructed her through this same warm-up at the beginning of every lesson for nearly a year. However, since I had always told her what to do, she never understood that she was doing a warm up. This was my mistake. Therefore; a long conversation … [Read more...] about What’s Your Warm Up Routine?
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Are You Worth It?
I just got my contract for my next CHA Riding Instructor Certification Clinic! Every time I get contracted to facilitate a new clinic I get pretty excited. I learn so much from all the participants and enjoy their energy. It revitalizes my teaching and gives me some great new ideas for my program. Of course running the clinics is also hard work. The … [Read more...] about Are You Worth It?
Are you ready?
I was asked to speak at the local riding club meeting a few weeks go and something interesting happened. I never got to the topic I was asked to speak about. I introduced myself and explained some of the exciting programs I have coming up at our ranch. I also gave some information about my background, experience and such. You know the usual stuff. Just as I was about to … [Read more...] about Are you ready?
How To Choose A Riding Program, Part 3
More questions to ask before you sign up. 3. How many people will be in the same lesson? Most beginners benefit from private lessons and will make the most progress that way. Very young riders (under 7 yrs.) should always be in private lessons for safety reasons. Intermediate to advanced riders may do well with the interaction of group lessons. A Group lesson should have no … [Read more...] about How To Choose A Riding Program, Part 3