September Riding Instructor Preparation Program at Misty’s Mission Stables
Riding Instructor Preparation Program:
Foundations of Western Riding Instruction for Youth Lessons
Target Age Group:
Ages 13–25
Prerequisites:
Minimum of 1 year Riding Experience
Program Duration:
4 weeks (2 and 1/2 hours per week)
Program Overview
The Riding Instructor Preparation Program offers aspiring instructors a hands-on opportunity to shadow an experienced Western riding trainer and learn what it takes to teach beginner-level riders safely and effectively. Participants will explore every aspect of lesson preparation and delivery; from horse care and barn safety to communication, lesson structure, and student engagement.
Through observation, guided practice, and reflection, participants will gain foundational teaching skills and confidence in the full scope of horsemanship and beginner instruction
Cost: $150/ person
Upcoming dates:
Mondays in September
Session 1, Monday September 7th 5:00PM-7:30PM
Session 1 will include a check-in, outline of the class session, taking notes & making detailed observations while watching the instructor teach a riding lesson, followed up with a Q&A and a worksheet sent home to complete before the next session.
Session 2, Monday September 14th 5:00PM-7:30PM
Session 2 will include a check-in, reviewing the worksheet complete outside of class for discussion on teaching methods, outline of the class session, taking notes & making detailed observations while watching the instructor teach a riding lesson, followed up with a Q&A and a worksheet sent home to complete before the next session.
Session 3, Monday September 21st 5:00PM-7:30PM
Session 3 will include a check-in, reviewing the worksheet complete outside of class for discussion on teaching methods, outline of the class session, learning more hands on skills for working with horses & students in a lesson and making observations of an instructor while they teach a riding lesson. Students will be expected to create their own lesson plan and prepare to teach a riding lesson at session 4.
Session 4, Monday September 28th 5:00PM-7:30PM
Session 3 will include a check-in, reviewing the worksheet complete outside of class for discussion on teaching methods, review the lesson their created, meet the students in the lesson and practice teaching the lesson plan they created with 1 student.
These sessions will be held at Mistys Mission Stables, 5633 Verde Valley Road NW, Nowthen MN.