Teaching Safe Horsemanship : A Guide to English & Western Instruction

A Foundation for Teaching Safe Horsemanship 1(20) The Nature of the Horse: The Foundation of the Program 21(8) Qualities and Goals of an Effective Instructor 29(8) Class Management Guidelines 37(10) Horsemanship across Disciplines 47(4) The Foundation for Teaching Safely 51(7) Introducing Lessons and Plans: Establish Rider Balance 58(12) Lesson Plans for the Trot 70(10) Introducing Canter Lessons 80(4) Teaching High-Risk Activities 84(9) The Safe School Horse 93(10) Control Issues: On the Trail and in the Arena 103(5) Emergency and Stable Procedures 108(9) Appendix A: Dealing with Accidents and Lawsuits 117(10) Appendix B: Sample Procedures Manual 127(11) Appendix C: About the AAHS 138(3) Appendix D: Sample Facility Rules for Staff, Students, and Boarders 141(4) Index 145