Discovering new games and fun ideas to liven up riding lessons

Presenter: Beth Powers

Demonstrating exercises to improve balance, strength, softness, and the ability to move with the horse

Presenter: Katie Schaaf

Cultivating habits that release tension in the rider’s body and mind will increase calmness, relaxation and positive connection to the horse

Presenter: Dale Rudin

Discovering the realm of harness racing with unique pointers about hitching and driving in this racing sport

Presenter: Ellen Taylor

Learning how to communicate with a horse in his own language.

Presenter: Darla Ryder

Evaluating the conformation, disposition, and discipline suitability of several lesson horses.

Presenter: Lisa Wysocky

Teaching the fundamentals of barrel and pole patterns and turns using controlled exercises for rating speed encouraging rider softness.

Presenter: Amy Obringer

Rediscovering how rider body movement directly influences the horse’s motion.

Presenter: Mitzi Summers

Increasing a riders’ confidence, improving control, and riding skills by incorporating horsemanship into all aspects of riding lessons

Presenter: Chauntel Gilliland

Using aids correctly at the precise moment to cue for a prompt, obedient canter or lope transition.

Presenter: Cheryl West

Adapting lesson plans for all abilities, skill levels, disciplines, and ages.

Presenter: Carla Wennberg

Adjusting your jumping track to a fence with proper aids to facilitate better distance and take off point.

Presenter: Erin Cardea

Developing the most effective, kind, and consistent way to place arms & hands over fences.

Presenter: Stephanie Cook

Focusing on the rider’s ability to clearly communicate with their horse.

Presenter: Cheryl West

Connecting the seat to the feet by influencing movement with feel, proper aids, and timing.

Presenter: JoAnne Young

Using creative exercises to develop riders who think, respond and control the horse right from the beginning.

Presenter: Shellie Hensley

Learning how to incorporate more horsemanship skills into your riding program with engaging, entertaining, and educational ground lessons

Presenter: Audrey Rasch

Discovering what a half halt is, how and when to apply the aids, and how to teach it.

Presenter: Heidi Potter

Connecting the classical dressage training scale to students of all levels and disciplines.

Presenter: Larissa Strapello Ries

Developing the educated eye while observing riders demonstrating typical equitation faults.

Presenter: Beth Powers