February 2010

What Do Your Students
Wear to Riding Lessons?

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An overview of how riding instructors can set guidelines and enforce rules about riding lesson clothes.

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Q: How do you deal with hyperactive students?

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Every riding instructor has faced a hyperactive student. Which techniques work best? And how do you convince hyper kids to pay attention?

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Are Your Students Ready?

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Your students’ lives are valuable, so you must think carefully before pushing them toward new steps in the learning process. Consider these factors if you think you might be pushing them too hard.

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Why You Must Have
an Indoor Arena

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Considering the installation of an indoor arena at your farm? It’s more important than you might think. Don’t put it off for these reasons.

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Are You Too Friendly
with Your Students?

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Every riding instructor needs to establish professional relationships in the horse business. But what happens when you cross the line into friendships with clients?

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3 Mistakes Every Riding Instructor Should Avoid

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Avoid these mistakes in your riding instruction business and you’ll be far ahead of the curve. But know that you will make mistakes, and resolve to learn from them as they occur.

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