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

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

Presenter: Mitzi Summers

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

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

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

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

Incorporating circle, leg yield, serpentine, shoulder-in, and half pass exercises into lessons.

Presenter: Jessica Mohr

Introducing simple lateral work to horse and rider.

Presenter: JoAnne Young

Using prescribed exercises to improve flexibility, strength, and balance in rider position, thereby increasing coordination of all the aids.

Presenter: Becky Huddleston

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

Utilizing the whys, whens, and hows in Rider evaluation to get positive results for both the Rider and the Instructor

Presenter: Dr. Holly Spooner

Improving the “beyond beginner” rider in their position and balance.

Presenter: Randi Thompson

Showing how the rider can lift and square the horse’s shoulders as part of softness and collection.

Presenter: Terry Myers

Building rider strength and balance through specific exercises at all gaits.

Presenter: Jennifer Eaton