Biomechanics of the Horse and Rider
Rediscovering how rider body movement directly influences the horse’s motion.
Presenter: Mitzi Summers
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
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
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
Feeling and Correcting Balance
Empowering riders to positively affect the balance of both themselves and their horse.
Presenter: Theresa Kackert
Foundational Lateral Movements
Incorporating circle, leg yield, serpentine, shoulder-in, and half pass exercises into lessons.
Presenter: Jessica Mohr
Lateral Work Defined
Introducing simple lateral work to horse and rider.
Presenter: JoAnne Young
Polishing Rider Position
Using prescribed exercises to improve flexibility, strength, and balance in rider position, thereby increasing coordination of all the aids.
Presenter: Becky Huddleston
Rider Level Evaluation
Utilizing the whys, whens, and hows in Rider evaluation to get positive results for both the Rider and the Instructor
Presenter: Dr. Holly Spooner
Riding Position Magic for Advanced Riders
Improving the “beyond beginner” rider in their position and balance.
Presenter: Randi Thompson
Shoulder Control
Showing how the rider can lift and square the horse’s shoulders as part of softness and collection.
Presenter: Terry Myers
Strength and Balance Exercises
Building rider strength and balance through specific exercises at all gaits.
Presenter: Jennifer Eaton
Teaching and Riding the Rein Aids
Transitioning students from beginner hands with loose reins to effectively using connected rein aids.
Presenter: Susan Berger
The Posting Trot
Using exercises to improve not only the rider’s body in the posting trot, but the horse’s as well.
Presenter: Cheryl West