the adult rider
I hear from so many adults who feel they lacked proper instruction when they were young, they have become fearful riders as adults, or they simply never got the opportunity to ride as a child and would like to learn. I can offer a careful introduction or reintroduction to riding in a low-key atmosphere with gentle, well-trained horses. Our emphasis will be on classical English equitation and students may use those skills to progress to learning dressage or jumping if they choose. Flexible weekday scheduling can be offered to accommodate the busy lives of adults.
your lesson will be
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Personalized
Lessons will be tailored to meet the needs and goals of the individual rider. Most adult lessons will be private. Intermediate riders may ride in a small group and benefit from the examples of other riders at a similar level.
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Comprehensive
The lesson will begin with learning to groom and tack up the horse and end with untacking, blanketing if necessary, and putting the horse away. Time spent in the saddle will vary from 30-50 minutes, depending on how much help the rider needs with these tasks and fitness level in the saddle.
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Integrative
Since becoming a horseperson is more than just learning to ride, I may ask my students to do additional work outside the barn such as reading or improving basic strength and fitness.