This recording of a live instructor chat discusses the use of bareback pads in adaptive/therapeutic riding lessons. It outlines key considerations for their use, including the impact on the rider and horse, as well as the equipment and support required for safe incorporation. The speaker emphasizes thoughtful decision-making and highlights that bareback pads can be used as a progression tool to build confidence, improve position, and refine skills rather than as a starting point for most students. Practical advice and personal experiences are shared to guide instructors in making informed choices.

In this live chat replay for adaptive/therapeutic riding instructors I'll share my whats/hows/whys for how I introduce the trot and progress riders through the different types of trot.I'll be discussing sitting, posting, and 2 point trot and also give examples of past struggles and roadblocks I encountered while teaching trot that has led me do a 180 on how I introduce and progress riders as it relates to the trot.Even though I'm using "trot", points discussed in this chat are not exclusively for instructors who trach in English or dressage saddles and will also apply to instructors who teach in western tack.

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this channel is for educational purposes only and is intended to support instructors in expanding their knowledge and skills. It is not a substitute for professional training, certification, or individual judgment.By choosing to implement any of the ideas, techniques, or practices shared here, you do so at your own risk and accept full responsibility for the outcomes. Hoof Falls & Footfalls and its creator, Saebra, assume no liability for any injuries, damages, or losses resulting from the use of the information provided. Always ensure the safety and well-being of your students, horses, and yourself by following appropriate safety guidelines and industry best practices.

This replay of a live instructor chat focuses on setting healthy boundaries in therapeutic riding barns to prevent instructor burnout and program sustainability.

Saebra shares tips on proactive policy setting, such as the "2/3, 1/3 rule" relating to lesson cancelation as well as discusses thoughts on how to handle payments, make up lessons, credits, etc.

Saebra shares personal experiences relating to the topics covered that come from perspectives of working not only at a large non-profit center but also a smaller for-profit program. She discusses the need for strict policies to ensure financial stability and retention of staff, volunteers, horses, and students. This chat also covers the benefits of prepayment, setting consistent lesson times, and the impact of flexible policies on student progression and program sustainability.

This podcast is a replay of a live instructor chat from Hoof Falls & Footfall's Facebook page where I give seven strategies commonly use in adaptive/therapeutic riding lessons when teaching students that have Oppositional Defiance Disorder.

TEACHING TIP: "Chat Laps"

Do you have chatty riders? Do you have chatty volunteers? Then "Chat Laps" may be the solution for you!

This quick Instructor Chat goes over the whats, hows, and whys of implementing Chat Laps during your Adaptive/Therapeutic Riding Lessons.

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 Live Adaptive/Therapeutic Riding Instructor chat on: Why, when, and how we practice emergency dismounts in lessons BEFORE a real emergency happens!

Discussion points:

Why should we practice emergency dismounts with our students and volunteers?

When should we practice emergency dismounts?

What are different ways we can practice emergency dismounts with supported riders?

What are different ways we can practice emergency dismounts with independent riders?

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This replay of a live instructor chat that discusses:

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A live instructor chat discussing the pros and cons of different teaching positions in the arena for Adaptive/Therapeutic Riding Instructors. Standing in the middle, Standing on the centerline, Standing on the midline, Standing in the corner  

Want more free educational content and resources made specifically for Adaptive/Therapeutic Riding Instructors?  

Visit HoofFallsandFootfalls.com and Find Hoof Falls & Footfalls on YouTube and Facebook!  

Want to learn from more professional adaptive/therapeutic riding instructors with over 100+ years combined experience in the EAS industry?  Check out The Intuitive Instructor Club at IntuitiveInstructorClub.com which includes a library of 60+ hours of educational videos and 2+ hours of new content released each month (and YES....this is a great way to get continuing education for multiple certifying organizations!).

Replay of the Live Instructor Chat on an "Equipment and Mechanics" themed topic: How rein size, shape, and texture can impact your adaptive/therapeutic riding student Chat covers: Discussion about how rein size, shape, and texture can impact riders of different abilities. Reins can impact rider position and their ability to be successful at rein management, reining, and more! Take a closer look at this often overlooked and under addressed piece of equipment!  Want more free educational content and resources made specifically for Adaptive/Therapeutic Riding Instructors? Visit HoofFallsandFootfalls.com  and Find Hoof Falls & Footfalls on YouTube and Facebook!  Free Summer Book Club live meetings on "The Language of Coaching" during July 2021: get on the notification list here: https://forms.gle/VwaEYPRNEQS1JKKF9

Want to learn from more professional adaptive/therapeutic riding instructors with over 100+ years combined experience in the EAS industry? Check out The Intuitive Instructor Club at IntuitiveInstructorClub.com which includes a library of 60+ hours of educational videos and 2+ hours of new content released each month (and YES....this is a great way to get continuing education for multiple certifying organizations!).

Ask an Adaptive Riding Instructor is a mini-series answering questions submitted from instructors all over the globe!

In this episode I answer the question: "Can a horse wear a fly mask during an adaptive riding lesson?" 

While answering the question I'll talk about:

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