The Elusive Outside Aids
with Dr. Erin Cardea
Throughout this session, Erin seeks to educate riders as well as offer helpful teaching techniques to instructors about the function of the outside leg, rein, and seat bone. Various exercises will be demonstrated that will help riders feel the use of the aids in relation to the horse’s movement with an emphasis on clearer communication between horse and rider. This session will enhance the ability to grasp understanding of the elusive outside aid function and to teach this concept more effectively to students.
Running time: 43 minutes
Dr. Erin Cardea has worn many hats in the horse world over the years starting out with hunter/jumpers in Omaha, NE, including instructor, trainer, show groom, IHSA coach, equine researcher, and equine professor for 3 different universities. She is a Master Instructor, Certifier, and Lead Site Visitor for the Certified Horsemanship Association. She also is an Advanced Therapeutic Riding Instructor with PATH International. Erin holds a B.S. in Equestrian Science and an M.Sc. In Equestrian Education from William Woods as well as an M.Sc. in Equine Science from the University of Edinburgh and an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership in Higher Education from Johnson & Wales University. She currently teaches for Johnson & Wales University and Yellow Horse Therapeutic Riding Program in Rhode Island.
