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

Presenter: Darla Ryder

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

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

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

Presenter: Larissa Strapello Ries

Teaching riders to properly engage their core muscles to help horses engage theirs.

Presenter: JoAnne Young

Empowering riders to positively affect the balance of both themselves and their horse.

Presenter: Theresa Kackert

Progressing a student’s riding foundation, abilities, and confidence to problem solve by creating a little pressure to force each student to reach a little higher.

Presenter: Serena Heppes

Examining how the horse’s perceptions impact on how he learns and processes information.

Presenter: Lisa Wysocky

Transitioning students from beginner hands with loose reins to effectively using connected rein aids.

Presenter: Susan Berger

Correctly timing the use of the aids to communicate effectively with the horse.

Presenter: Cheryl West

Using a simple riding exercise to identify problems with lesson horses and how to make them better

Presenter: Jesse Westfall