6 Tips To Help Slow Down Students Who Tend To Rush

Discover effective strategies to manage enthusiastic and 'rushy' students in therapeutic horseback riding lessons. We share six actionable tips to help slow down students who may struggle to control their excitement and speed, ensuring safe and enjoyable sessions for both the students and the horses. Learn how to use countdowns, physical markers, tone adjustment, and more to foster a constructive learning environment. Join the conversation and share your own tips for handling 'rushy' riders. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful content specifically designed for adaptive or therapeutic horseback riding instructors.

00:00 Introduction to Managing Rushy Students

00:24 Understanding Rushy Behavior

01:53 Meet Your Instructor: Sabra Popoli

02:50 Top Tips for Working with Rushy Students

02:59 Tip 1: Using Counts and Countdowns

04:53 Tip 2: Linking Speed to Physical Cues

06:36 Tip 3: Don't Be Afraid to Hit Pause

07:35 Tip 4: Tone, Inflection, and Rhythm

09:38 Tip 5: Decrease the Number of Reps

11:21 Tip 6: Hold Your Student Accountable

14:07 Conclusion and Community Engagement

15:12 Final Thoughts and Resources