A Primer on Harness Racing, Driving, & Hitching
Discovering the realm of harness racing with unique pointers about hitching and driving in this racing sport
Presenter: Ellen Taylor
ABCs of Horse/Human Relationship
Learning how to communicate with a horse in his own language.
Presenter: Darla Ryder
Assessing the Lesson Horse
Evaluating the conformation, disposition, and discipline suitability of several lesson horses.
Presenter: Lisa Wysocky
Barrels and Poles for Group Lessons
Teaching the fundamentals of barrel and pole patterns and turns using controlled exercises for rating speed encouraging rider softness.
Presenter: Amy Obringer
Biomechanics of the Horse and Rider
Rediscovering how rider body movement directly influences the horse’s motion.
Presenter: Mitzi Summers
Building Horsemanship Into Riding Lessons
Increasing a riders’ confidence, improving control, and riding skills by incorporating horsemanship into all aspects of riding lessons
Presenter: Chauntel Gilliland
Canter/Lope Transitions
Using aids correctly at the precise moment to cue for a prompt, obedient canter or lope transition.
Presenter: Cheryl West
Challenging Multiple Riding Levels in a Group Class
Adapting lesson plans for all abilities, skill levels, disciplines, and ages.
Presenter: Carla Wennberg
Changing Your Track to a Fence
Adjusting your jumping track to a fence with proper aids to facilitate better distance and take off point.
Presenter: Erin Cardea
Different Jumping Releases
Developing the most effective, kind, and consistent way to place arms & hands over fences.
Presenter: Stephanie Cook
Connected Riding
Focusing on the rider’s ability to clearly communicate with their horse.
Presenter: Cheryl West
Connecting the Rider’s Seat to the Horse’s Feet
Connecting the seat to the feet by influencing movement with feel, proper aids, and timing.
Presenter: JoAnne Young
Creative Beginner Exercises to Develop Thinking Riders
Using creative exercises to develop riders who think, respond and control the horse right from the beginning.
Presenter: Shellie Hensley
Demystifying the Half Halt
Discovering what a half halt is, how and when to apply the aids, and how to teach it.
Presenter: Heidi Potter
Dressage Training Principles for All Disciplines
Connecting the classical dressage training scale to students of all levels and disciplines.
Presenter: Larissa Strapello Ries
Educated Eye for Group Lessons
Developing the educated eye while observing riders demonstrating typical equitation faults.
Presenter: Beth Powers
Effective Groundwork
Learning how to better communicate with horses and people.
Presenter: Tara Reimer
Engaging Rider’s Core to Engage the Horse’s Core
Teaching riders to properly engage their core muscles to help horses engage theirs.
Presenter: JoAnne Young
Equine Dentistry
Discussing in layman horsemanship terms equine dental health, oral health exams, common problems encountered, and various methods of correction and treatment for abnormalities
Presenter: Dr. Claire Tungseth
Feeding the Hard Working School Horse
Discussing how to meet your horse’s nutrient requirements while holding fast to feed costs.
Presenter: Dr. Bob Coleman