We often associate motivation with physical energy. A motivated rider is one who is up early and always rides, usually a number of horses. A motivated instructor creates engaging lessons and continues to learn and improve their teaching skills To balance this physical energy there must be thought and a period of quiet reflection and planning A motivated rider/ instructor trainer will use this time to reflect on what worked well and how to incorporate this in their plans for the future Remember to plan well and stay motivated! Happy Riding, Glenys :-) … [Read more...]
The Two Sides of Motivation
Final Step to Achieve Your Horse Related Goals
This final video in this series brings together the final step to achieve your horse riding, equestrian teaching and equine career study goals. In the video we discuss the 'Get Ready, Get Set and Go' of this step to make your horse related goals into a reality! Remember to view the three videos in this series Video One - What Are Your Horse Riding, Teaching and Study Goals? Video Two - Plan Your Horse Riding, Teaching and Study Goals! Video Three - Achieve Your Horse Riding, Teaching and Study Goals! Happy Riding, Glenys :-) (Ms) Glenys Cox Director - Online Horse College P.S. Just in case you missed the previous videos :-) … [Read more...]
Teaching Canter Video
If you were one of the people who used the techniques I suggested for teaching trot, thanks for your positive feedback! When you teach some-one how to perform a skill it makes you analyze the whole process in a lot more depth. So when I am training some-one how to teach a skill I analyze both the skill development and the teaching process in a lot more depth. People have been asking me about teaching canter to beginners, so I have made this video with some tips on both the skill development of the learner and the teaching process for the horse riding instructor. Click Here For A Video With Tips On Teaching Canter Students enrolled in our new updated courses will have access to these videos and many more as part of their Student Resources. If you enroll now, you can save … [Read more...]
Teaching Confidence
I have some potentially bad news for you below. But first... Thanks again for those who have sent me the positive feedback on the tips for teaching trot and canter to complete beginners. Now for those horse riding instructors who would like to have some tips on teaching confidence. How often do you talk to someone who has lost their confidence on a horse? Sure you have. We ALL have! Why? There are many reasons why people lose their confidence! They may have only been on a horse once, or they could have ridden when they were younger or have a bad memory with a horse. Click Here For The Free Video On Teaching Horse Riding Confidence Watch this short video I've prepared for you because I reveal some tips for teaching your riders to be confident in any situations! Now, for the bad news... It … [Read more...]
World Famous Equestrian Coach – Jen Hamilton
I love giving you practical info to about horses, horse riding and teaching and of course I love getting your valuable feedback and encouragement! So to continue to give you the info you need, please take 2 minutes to answer a few simple questions. https://www.onlinehorsecollege.com/wp/survey/ Then as my way of saying 'Thank you' for taking the short survey you will receive a free copy of a candid interview I did with one of the worlds highest qualified equestrian coach and coach educator/ trainer - Jen Hamilton In this interview, Jen gives some practical answers to some burning questions many horse riding instructors and aspiring horse riding instructors ask. Questions like: What qualities are needed to become a horse riding instructor? How can a good horse riding … [Read more...]
How to Properly Canter on a Horse
When you are learning how to canter on a horse, there are many problems that the movement of cantering can cause. These tips will minimise those problems so you can enjoy cantering a horse. How To Canter Cantering a horse is much the same as sitting trot, the seat (pelvis, thighs and hip joints) will be required to follow the canter movement. The seat should flow and remain in contact with the saddle forming a series of arcs (which may form an outline simular to that of the lower side of an egg which is laid on its side). It can be described that there are 3 sensations to be felt at canter: First, a lowering or sinking of the seat. This coincides with the first hind-leg in the canter sequence coming down to touch the ground. Then, sliding or floating forward in the saddle. The … [Read more...]
Training Your Horse (Riding Aids Explained)
How you use your horse riding aids and how effective you are with them in your equine training or equestrian training will depend upon your abilities and level as a rider. The more you progress and refine your skills the better you will be able to influence the horse. Natural Horse Riding Aids - are those which you give using your body i.e. legs, reins, weight and voice. Artificial Horse Riding Aids - are those which you use to re-enforce the natural aids i.e. whips, crops and spurs. In this article we will talk about the natural horse riding aids. In another article artificial aids will be discussed and in other articles specific aids for different paces and transitions will be covered. This article provides a basic overview on the types of different aids and how they are … [Read more...]
Tips for Caring for Horses Who Live Outside
The care of horses involves many tasks. This article looks at some of the basic necessities and tasks you need to know when you are learning about how to take care of horses correctly. You may be required to undertake these as a horse owner and/or carer when you are caring for horses who live in a paddock/ field/ pasture (depending on the country where you live). A horse is a much bigger commitment than other family pets, if fact everything about them is bigger, feeding, veterinary bills, worming not to mention all the accessories that go with them. With the right care and knowledge you can keep your horse happy and healthy. Routine Checks When Caring For Horses Horses which are kept outdoors will require checking at least once a day. If you have poor quality or little pasture you may … [Read more...]
How to Take Care of Stabled Horses
Many new horse owners are not sure how to care for a horse and the main points as well as a few horse care tips are listed below. This article may not teach you how to take care of horses who live in a stable completely but it will certainly point you in the right directions for your equine care. Taking Care of Horses Twice Daily Horses kept in a stabled environment will need attending to at least twice a day. This is because they are confined to a small area, with no access to grazing and no opportunities to self exercise. The horse's digestive system is designed to take in small quantities of food at regular intervals therefore a stabled horse will need more feed, in particular roughage, to maintain weight because it will have no access to pasture. Another essential part of equine … [Read more...]
The Reason Why People Have Horse Careers or a Horse Business
If you work with horses or a horse business, you already know the answer to this one! Horse careers and horse businesses have an extra ingredient that many traditional businesses do not have. Unless your equine business coach or equine business manager understands this extra ingredient, they will try to structure your horse business in the same way as a traditional business. The nature of business is to make a profit, however if you own a horse business or plan to have a career with horses then you may be looking for that profit in another form! Why work with horses? Are you like the majority of the people who own horse related businesses? If you are like most people, you would like to work with horses or have a business with horses, because of the enjoyment you will have from the … [Read more...]