As a riding instructor or trainer, there are unlimited resources at your fingertips providing extensive information about horses, riding technique and theory. There are also numerous teacher certification programs through equine institutions such as ARIA, BHS, USDF, USHJA and USEA among others which teach the rules, regulations, skills and technique guided by years of history. Yet, there is an important piece missing – how to teach to best motivate, encourage, and empower the rider.  And, how to help our students deal productively with strong emotions like frustration, anger, upset and fear.

This clinic is designed to provide fundamental, practical knowledge to instructors and trainers. In order to create positive learning environments that enhance riders’ overall wellness and enable them to manage their frustration, anxiety and fear. 

You will learn how to better understand the nature of individual learning differences as they relate to teaching riding and foster an environment that encourages regulation of the strong emotions common to riding. 

Both you and your clients will benefit through:
         ~ Clear and effective communication that leads to faster and deeper learning
         ~ Increased client satisfaction means greater client retention
         ~ More grounded and resilient clients interested in pursuing further education
         ~ Increased safety and decreased horse related injuries 

SCHEDULE

Saturday

8:30am-12pm:
Seminar with Dr. Paul Haefner: Essential Knowledge and Skills of the Excellent Teacher
         ~ Creating Positive Learning Environment
         ~ Individual Differences in Teachers and Students
         ~ Strategies and Techniques of Effective Teaching
12pm-1pm: Lunch
1pm-4pm: Lesson Demos – Analysis and Critique
4pm-4:30pm: Wrap up 

Sunday

9am-12pm:
Lecture with Dr. Paul Haefner: Coping with Strong Emotions in the Arena
         ~ Nature and influence of emotions
         ~ Neurological bases of regulation
         ~ Strategies for addressing and de-escalating strong emotional reactions
12pm-1pm: Lunch
1pm-4pm: Lesson Demos – Analysis and Critique
4pm-4:30pm: Wrap up 

Entire weekend rate: $275
Early enrollment before March 22nd: $250

Includes lunch both days.

For more information contact Justin Haefner at (703) 872-9878 or Jkhaefner12@gmail.com

Note: Payment is non-refundable.