📌 Intuitive Instructor Club - Hoof Falls & Footfalls: https://hooffallsandfootfalls.com/coaching-2/📌 The Barn Hand - Draft Horse Edition (Digital Download): https://thebarnhand.com/products/the-barn-hand-draft-horse-edition-digital-download📌 Certification Renewal & Maintenance | PATH Intl: https://pathintl.org/certification/maintenance/📌 CHA Instructor Recertification – Certified Horsemanship Association: https://cha.horse/cha-instructor-recertification/Are you paying attention to the small, subtle ways your students communicate with you? In adaptive and therapeutic horseback riding lessons, communication isn't always verbal. In this episode, I share a powerful real-life example of how a simple whiteboard exercise helped strengthen trust, connection, and communication with my students—especially those who struggle with verbal expression.By recognizing and responding to small cues, we can create a more supportive and engaging learning environment. This is a must-watch for adaptive riding instructors who want to deepen their relationships with students and improve their teaching approach.Let me know in the comments—do you already look for these subtle communication cues in your lessons?Chapters:00:00 Introduction: Recognizing Opportunities in Instruction00:22 The Importance of Communication in Adaptive Riding01:12 The Whiteboard Example: A Teaching Tool03:27 Understanding Non-Verbal Communication05:03 Building Trust Through Recognition06:33 Encouraging Communication in Lessons09:36 Applying Equine Skills to Human Interaction10:09 Conclusion and Call to Action📌 Subscribe for more adaptive riding insights!🔔 Follow for more tips on teaching adaptive and therapeutic riding!#TherapeuticRiding #AdaptiveRiding #HorsebackRidingInstructor #EquineTherapy #InstructorTips