One of our instructors in training used stations in her lesson the other day, and it reminded me of how useful they are. When you have several riders, it can help to make stations in the arena where they work on something, either until finished then find another station, or until you ask them to … Continue reading
The Laundry Game
Another great game from Carrie at Horsepower, who got this idea from a workshop at the Region 7 PATH Intl Conference. The Laundry Game Arena Setup: Place 6 pairs of socks around the arena, seperately. Place a washing machine box on a barrel. Our intern, Kaitlyn, made our box with paint. Make a clothes-line from string and … Continue reading
Mini Lesson Plans
Some instructors write detailed lesson plans. Some instructors have it all in their heads. I started out with the former, and have refined it to a shortened version I keep in my pocket all day. It’s super helpful when you have lots of students, and then you can mark notes on the paper to remember … Continue reading
Dear Reader: Prosthetic Limbs
One of my friends has a question for you all… Dear Reader, Does anyone have any experience teaching individuals with a prosthesis, specifically, a lower leg prosthesis? I am wondering if there is a way to keep the prosthesis from twisting when the individual rides. It is attached via a suspension system, and it is from the … Continue reading
Save the Babies Game
One of our instructors in training played this super cute game with her young riders today, so I asked if I could share it on the blog. I’m not sure what its name was, but this is what I named it. Save the Babies Game Supplies/Arena Setup 3 barrels and 2 sign posts or jump … Continue reading
Fun Video Friday: How to Canter
Here is a great video with lots of how’s and why’s about cantering! Enjoy! I couldn’t figure out how to insert the video on this page, so this link will take you to it. **************** Note: This is not professional advice, this is a blog. I am not liable for … Continue reading
Crack the Code Game
Crack The Code Game from Carrie at Horsepower! Supplies 3 cones 2 ground poles set 4′ apart 3 barrels Curve arrows Plastic shapes – several sets of 3 different shapes each the same color, with words on each that form an activity or skill to practice when read together (such as: circle/2/cones, 2-point/once/around arena, Trot/4/Long walls, Do/Around The … Continue reading
Fun Video Friday: The Sitting Trot
I know it’s Saturday…but I like the title’s alliteration. Today’s videos are about the sitting trot! Video 1: How to Improve your Sitting Trot. Some great teaching techniques. Video 2: The Sitting Trot. Starts with some good hows, and adds some good whys at 2 minutes in. Video 3: Riding the Sitting Trot. Some more … Continue reading
St Paddy’s Day Activities
Here are some more great holiday game from Carrie at Horsepower! Thank you so much for sharing Carrie! I love how she incorporates life lessons into her games : ) Shamrock Game Supplies Shamrocks – cut out shamrocks, write plus or minus points between 1 and 10 on the back of each one, and laminate … Continue reading
Fun Video Friday: Tack Checks
Ok, I know it’s Saturday, but I missed posting it yesterday… Here is a nice little video about tack checks…similar to what you should do every time you check tack! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj9OwCeyPUY&feature=youtu.be] source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj9OwCeyPUY&feature=youtu.be **************** Note: This is not professional advice, this is a blog. I am not liable for what you do with or how you … Continue reading