The Inspired Instructor Workshop – San Antonio

Description

The Inspired Instructor Workshop
Date: Tuesday, February 25th | Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Agape Equine Ranch, Boerne, TX
Lunch Included!

Whether you’re a seasoned riding instructor or just starting out, the Inspired Instructor Workshop will provide you with a comprehensive set of tools to help your riders succeed. This 4-hour interactive session focuses on how to teach and communicate effectively, understand how motor learning stages influence rider’s progression, and develop dynamic lesson plans that are both engaging and effective.

 

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is perfect for riding instructors, trainers, and equestrian coaches of all disciplines, looking to expand their teaching toolbox and refine their communication skills. Whether you’re working with beginners or advanced riders, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to implement immediately.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• Effective Communication Strategies: Master how to break down complex concepts for riders of all levels and ensure clear, actionable feedback.
• Motor Learning Principles: Learn how to apply the stages of motor learning to tailor your instruction and help riders develop skills more effectively.
• Lesson Planning: Get practical tips for designing mounted and unmounted lessons that keep your students engaged and progressing.
• Problem-Solving: Collaborate with fellow instructors to work through common challenges faced in teaching, gaining new perspectives and solutions.

About the Facilitator:

Heather Henken founder of Instructor Half Halt is a Virginia-based riding instructor with more than 20 years of professional experience in the equestrian industry. She holds several teaching certifications, including ARIA Dressage Level II, ARIA Hunt Seat Level II, and PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and is mentor. Heather is recognized for her creative, individualized approach to teaching, with a strong focus on horse-centered methods. She has worked alongside some of the world’s top competitors in Eventing, Hunter/Jumpers and Dressage and is gaining more experience in the western disciplines. 

Heather’s passion for teaching was further fueled by her work in adaptive and therapeutic riding, where she gained valuable experience in creative problem-solving and a deeper understanding of biomechanics. Known for her interactive and engaging teaching style, Heather ensures that participants leave not only with practical skills, but also with the inspiration and confidence to apply these techniques in their own lessons.

Takeaways:

• 3 months of tailored lesson plans for riders of various levels.
• Enhanced understanding of motor learning and communication strategies.
• Practical tools for creating engaging lessons that foster student growth.

Why Attend:

As riding instructors, we often excel in technical riding skills and understanding what our riders need to improve. However, each rider and horse combination is unique, and success often lies in developing a broad, adaptable approach to meet the horse and riders needs at the time. This workshop will help you build a diverse toolbox of techniques to address a wide variety of rider needs, because riding is about feel, not a “one-size-fits-all” recipe.

Join us for this empowering workshop, and walk away with the tools and knowledge to inspire your students and elevate your teaching to the next level.

While at Agape Equine Ranch – Also learn about their conditioning and rehab services including AquaPacer and Theraplate sessions and more!