As my students progress through our lesson program they always want to know when they can canter or lope. At the first interview, they usually ask when they get to run or gallop, which shows their lack of experience. As their instructor I have to give them an answer. When is a student ready to canter or lope? What skill set do they need to possess in order to safely … [Read more...] about Are you ready to canter?
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Crime and Punishment
“I praise loudly. I blame softly.” ~~ Catherine the Great Just the other day I was asked an interesting question by a student. She had recently begun taking lessons with me after several years with another trainer. She said one of the reasons she changed trainers is that she felt the previous trainer was too harsh with her horses. What she then asked me was, “Would … [Read more...] about Crime and Punishment
CRK Training Times May 2012
CRK STABLE OPEN HOUSE & HORSES4HEROES BENEFIT Saturday April 28th 12:30 – 4:30 PM Horses4Heroes, Inc. is the leading family horseback riding program that enriches lives and empowers our youth by offering affordable, able-bodied horseback riding programs that emphasize fun and safe activities with horses, mounted and un-mounted for all ages. Participants … [Read more...] about CRK Training Times May 2012
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?
It’s Show Time!
It's finally here! The day of the show. What do you do? Will you place? What if your horse freaks out? What if you (gulp) fall off? What if your horse rolled during the night and is filthy? What if, what if, what if... You can "what if" all day long and it won't get you any closer to the show pen or a ribbon. Always focus on what you can do, not what … [Read more...] about It’s Show Time!