BHS Manual for Coaching and Teaching Riding

Download or read book BHS Manual for Coaching and Teaching Riding written by Islay Auty and published by BHS Official Handbook. This book was released on 2011-07 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The official handbook for those studying the BHS teaching qualifications has now been fully updated and revised. Written for the BHS by a chief examiner, this handbook provides clear guidelines on how the skills of riding should be taught and how riding schoollessons should be conducted. It is aimed at less experienced and trainee riding instructors, especially those involved with weekly riders and covers: * How to develop communication skills and effective body language * Advice on teaching adult novices and children, whether in groups or one-to-one * Valuable multi-option lesson plans * Choosing school horses and keeping them happy in their work * Safety and insurance, and how to cope with mishaps and accidents * Dealing with rider problems, such as nervousness, stiffness, poor co-ordination, etc.