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I have found that with riding and training that there are methods that work for beginners and those that work with intermediate or advanced riders but very rarely with all three, until now. What fascinates me the most about Horse and Rider Awareness® training is how well it works on riders, and horses, of all levels. Having a process helps and understanding how to work through the issues that come up make such a big difference in training of the horse and rider. Now I have a more effective way to teach both my hunter and dressage students and take them to the next level.

I also learned not to take each step in the training of a horse for granted. All horses did not have a perfect start in their training, and I can help them fill in those missing gaps in their education. I will never again take for granted that a horse knows better, or should know this or that.

I am rolling this empty barrel across the indoor arena thinking what is this for? Than we were informed that they are to be our pretend horse. What could this barrel that is lying on its side teach anyone? I keep forgetting that not everyone has grown up around a horse. The barrel will not be moving around when I am explaining something to a student, I do not have to worry about my feet, or their getting stepped on, a barrel will not spook, and it's closer to the ground if a student doesn't have good balance. Yes, it does make sense. Than I was put on the barrel, and learned things about my riding position and its balance that no one has ever shown me before. What a revelation! For the first time in 35 years I have learned how to keep my feet under my riding position! I also learned how to connect my reins through my elbows, than into my seat bones, and down into my feet! My riding will never be the same. I am sure my horses and students will be thankful. And I thank the barrel and Horse and Rider Awareness® for that.

I liked the Horse and Rider Awareness® techniques because they make the objective easier to understand and teach. The techniques break down training into small steps, beginning with establishing a foundation and asking questions to make sure the student understands. Most instructors tell students to sit on their seat, or put their heel down, but never teach them how to feel it or know when the position is correct. After doing the Rider Awareness exercises, there is no question in my mind where my seat bones are supposed to be, and how to step back into my heel. I can also teach it to my students better now. I cannot wait until I get back home to teach my clients these techniques.