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5 Reasons, 5 Helps, & 5 Exercises for Heels Down

Keeping the heels down is one of many building blocks required to create a solid riding foundation. If care is not taken... [Read more]

Teaching with Heart: Why True Instruction Goes Beyond Riding Skills by Alisha Van Harn

In the world of horseback riding instruction, technical knowledge and skill are incredibly important—but they’re not eve... [Read more]

Lesson Ideas for Working with Student Fear

It's annoying when a horse shoves me with his head or gets into “my space.” I might push the offending animal out of the... [Read more]

Reins of Influence part 3: A Lesson on Authenticity and Brand from an Unlikely Dogg

Snoop Dogg and Dressage: How the Iconic Rapper Became Branded as the "Granddad of the Olympics" When you think of Snoop ... [Read more]

5 Things that Determine Where a Rider Sits From the First Ride

Where a student sits in the saddle has a direct effect on the rest of their position. Correct riding position is not jus... [Read more]

Reins of Influence: Part 2 The Enduring Brand of Sally Swift and Centered Riding

The Enduring Brand of Sally Swift and Centered Riding Today we're diving into the legacy of Sally Swift, the pioneering ... [Read more]

Does it Cost too Much to Keep Lesson Horses?

Riding lesson horses are a crucial part of the equine industry. With three million babies born each year in the U.S. and... [Read more]

Reins of Influence: A Series Part 1 Branding Like Taylor Swift: Lessons for Riding Instructors

Picture this: You’re at the stable, grooming your favorite horse, when suddenly you here a song on the radio, you guesse... [Read more]

The Fiction Side of the Riding Instructor

You know my non-fiction riding instructor side through the Riding Instructor. Now meet me on my fiction side. Technicall... [Read more]

Beyond the Barn: Crafting the Vision for Your Riding Lesson Program

From overseeing the barn to nurturing horses and mentoring students, running a riding lesson program is a whirlwind of p... [Read more]

Can You Teach Beginner Riders Without School Horses?

The simple answer to this question is "no." Rare is the true beginner riding student who shows up to their lesson with t... [Read more]

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