Grab a cup of coffee and join in for the next LIVE Instructor Chat on Growing as an Instructor!
Why is it important we continue to grow?
How do we continue to grow?
Budget and time friendly 'growth' tips
Grab some coffee and join in for our next LIVE Instructor Chat where we share some tips on teaching and mindset when working with a student who is non-verbal or has limited communication.
What mindset do I have when working with this type of student?
What ways to I adapt my teaching?
What are some top 'tips' I give to other instructors?
Join in for a LIVE Instructor Chat hosted on the Hoof Falls & Footfalls Facebook Page. The horses we work…
Hang on tight...we're going to talk about a hot topic: Student Weight Limits and Weigh-ins. Establishing a weight limit policy…
Do you use bareback pads in your adaptive (therapeutic) riding lessons? What questions do you ask yourself before using them?…
Discussion about how rein size, shape, and texture can impact riders of different abilities.
Reins can impact rider position and their ability to be successful at rein management, reining, and more!
Take a closer look at this often overlooked and under addressed piece of equipment!
This LIVE adaptive/therapeutic riding instructor chat on an "Equipment and Mechanics" themed topic covers:
Live chat for adaptive/ therapeutic riding instructors will talk about the pros and cons of the following scenarios:
1. Saddle is too small for the student
2. Saddle is too big for the student
How does each scenario impact the position of the student? The comfort of the horse? Which is better? What to do if you are faced with one or both?
Does your lesson horse seem to track or behave better going one direction?
Does your student struggle to keep the horse on the rail or stay centered during class?
Does your horse seem stiff or uncomfortable during lessons or schooling sessions...particularly to one direction?
Find out what might be a factor in the things you are seeing in your equine coworker and some tips to remedy these problems.
This book review/club is for adaptive/therapeutic riding instructors. We will meet once a week to discuss The Language of Coaching: The art and science of teaching movement.
Why should we practice emergency dismounts with our students and volunteers?
When should we practice emergency dismounts?
What are different ways we can practice emergency dismounts with supported riders?
What are different ways we can practice emergency dismounts with independent riders?