[horsea]

I am going to be giving riding lessons to an adult. I give riding lessons to children a lot but this person is twice my age so I must take a different approach with their lessons. I am giving generic lessons because we ride English, western, and natural. She already knows how to walk and trot fine but she is still very beginner. I was wondering if anyone had any tips or ideas for me to help her. I already have some ideas to teach her (like how to back up and flexing around turns, for example) but I’m not sure. Thank you for your help!

 

[horsea]

Thank you so much! That really helps me. I wasn't too sure if I could do it but I am getting the confidence that age doesn't matter. She has already bought a horse and I am riding him for her to keep him in shape (That is how we met ) so I have decided to teach her to ride better and teach her how to train a little.

 

[horsea]

mls: She asked me to give her lessons but has hinted to me saying things like "how can I get him to do that" and "how can he do that better" so I will help her with with those type of training things as well. I believe that you can become a better rider not only by riding but also by doing groundwork. I have already showed her how to lunge her horse and how to do things that are better for him, which I believe every rider needs to know before they ride.

luvmyperch: She has always loved horses but she could never afford one, but now she can. She wants to just be able to ride on the trails by herself and do one of our barn fun shows. Thats a good idea, thank you, I will plan the lessons for more fun horse & owner things and focus more on the reasons why!