The BHS Manual for Coaching and Teaching Riding

by Islay Auty, Margaret Linington-Payne (Revised by)

Overview

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 school lessons 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 coordination, etc.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781905693450
Publisher:	Trafalgar Square
Publication date:	07/01/2011
Series:	British Horse Society Series
Edition description:	Updated
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Margaret Linington-Payne is Director of Standards (the department responsible for training, education and exams) at the BHS; a chief examiner and former 'Where to Train' centre proprietor.

Table of Contents

The British Horse Society Examinations System 6

College Qualifications (UK) 8

Introduction - A few definitions 9

1 Qualities of a Riding Teacher 11

2 Becoming a Teacher 17

3 Communication 23

4 Understanding Horses and Riders 29

5 The Scales of Training 35

6 Planning Safe Lessons 37

7 Teaching Lunge and Lead-Rein Lessons 45

8 Teaching Children 51

9 Teaching Adults 55

10 Teaching Jumping 62

11 School Horses 74

12 Dealing with Problems 84

13 Teaching Games, Pony Club and Riding Clubs 94

Example Lesson Plans 97

Lesson Plan 1 Eight riders, mixed abilities, mixed ages 98

Lesson Plan 2 Six riders just off the lead rein 107

Lesson Plan 3 Six riders starting to work on jumping 114

Lesson Plan 4 Six child riders ready to start cantering 122

Lesson Plan 5 Six competent riders learning to improve basic lateral work 127

Lesson Plan 6 Six to eight riders improving their jumping 134

Glossary 140

Information for Instructors 142

Useful Addresses 142

Index 143