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Tips for Lesson Planning By Sarah Evers Conrad Lesson planning is an important part of developing a cohesive and organized lesson program focused on goal achievement and rider progression. According to CHA’s latest manual, The Equine Professional Manual: The Art of Teaching Riding, a lesson plan is “a clear, flexible, and individualized teaching aid for …

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Risk Management is a Must

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Risk Management is a Must

By Jill Montgomery Most riders are well aware of the risks that come with horseback riding. According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health, one in five riders (20%) will suffer a serious horse-related injury that requires medical care or hospitalization. In addition, an equine professional such as a riding instructor, may …

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Secrets of Successful Riding Instructors

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Secrets of Successful Riding Instructors

Secrets of Successful Riding Instructors By Sarah Evers Conrad When riders are asked why they ride, it often comes down to one prevailing answer—passion for the horse. And it also explains why so many riders become riding instructors. It’s important for riding instructors to have that passion for horses and teaching. Riding lessons are often …

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The Art of Teaching Riding

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The Art of Teaching Riding

CHA’s latest manual, The Equine Professional Manual—The Art of Teaching Riding, was written by a committee of experienced riding instructors and educators. The following is an abridged except from various sections in the manual. Classifying or Grouping Riders Grouping riding students according to experience level and ability is the preferable way to organize groups. There …

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Succeeding as a Clinician

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Succeeding as a Clinician

By Julie Goodnight Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “clinician” as “a person who conducts a clinic,” with “clinic” defined as “a group meeting devoted to analysis and solution of concrete problems or to the acquiring of specific skills or knowledge.” After decades as a horsemanship clinician and thousands of clinics worldwide, I think these definitions make perfect …

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Becoming a Leader for Your Students and Horses

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Becoming a Leader for Your Students and Horses

By Julie Goodnight As a horsemanship or riding instructor, you want to strive to be a good leader and interact with fairness with all of your students and clients. In addition, you want to teach your riders to be good leaders to the horses they ride. Leadership is not just about your actions or intentions; …

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Finding Your Career Path 

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Finding Your Career Path 

By Sarah Evers Conrad Members of the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) have an abundance of career options, including riding instructor at a public riding facility, owner of one’s own facility, a camp instructor, an instructor associated with organizations like the Girl Scouts, instructor of riders with disabilities, teaching at the college/university level, being a trail …

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Saddle Fit Differences Between Men and Women

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Saddle Fit Differences Between Men and Women

By Jochen Schleese, CMS, CSFT, CEE When I first started teaching my wife, Sabine, how to ride, I couldn’t understand why she kept complaining that the saddle hurt her there. I would get on the same saddle and have absolutely no problem. She, on the other hand, had difficulty keeping correct positioning with her legs …

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Marketing Your Equine Business in Today’s Digital World

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Marketing Your Equine Business in Today’s Digital World

By Sarah Evers Conrad We all know that horse business owners are some of the most passionate business people out there. However, just having passion for what you do won’t pay the bills. It’s all about working smart and hard, and working smart involves your marketing strategy. Marketing is crucial for businesses. With the explosion …

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Sample CHA Lesson Plan

Sample CHA Lesson Plan

Risk Management is a Must

Risk Management is a Must

Secrets of Successful Riding Instructors

Secrets of Successful Riding Instructors

The Art of Teaching Riding

The Art of Teaching Riding

Succeeding as a Clinician

Succeeding as a Clinician

Becoming a Leader for Your Students and Horses

Becoming a Leader for Your Students and Horses

Finding Your Career Path

Finding Your Career Path

Saddle Fit Differences Between Men and Women

Saddle Fit Differences Between Men and Women

Marketing Your Equine Business in Today’s Digital World

Marketing Your Equine Business in Today’s Digital World

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