Happiness is… "Happiness is neither virtue nor pleasure nor this thing nor that but simply growth. We are happy when we are growing." – William Butler Yeats How will you grow? A few weeks ago I choose to do some growing by attending the Horse Expo in Pomona. There were going to be several speakers that sounded good. I also usually spend a day or so working … [Read more...] about Happiness Is…
Riding Instructor Certification
It’s A “Bit” Confusing…
It's A "Bit" Confusing... As some of you know, I am a CHA Clinic Instructor. What this means is that I go out into the horse community around the country and conduct Riding Instructor Certification Clinics. These clinics consist of 40 hours of testing, evaluating and teaching the instructors who are seeking certification. One of the required topics is Bits and … [Read more...] about It’s A “Bit” Confusing…
How to Choose A Riding Program, Part 2
Riding Style- Riding style simply means what type of saddle, clothing, and horse you use and what activities you are doing with that horse. Different styles have varying levels of difficulty. Some people want to start with a very difficult style like Dressage or Reining. Others, might want to start off with an easier style to be successful early on. The best way to decide is … [Read more...] about How to Choose A Riding Program, Part 2
How to Choose A Riding Program
How to Choose A Riding Program By Cheryl Rohnke Kronsberg, CHA Master Instructor Take a moment and imagine yourself riding a horse. What do you see? Are you wearing jeans, cowboy boots and a 10 gallon hat? Or perhaps skin tight breeches, shiny, black knee-high boots and a black velvet helmet. Maybe you are jumping over a log or creek while galloping across country. Possibly, … [Read more...] about How to Choose A Riding Program