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Traits Of A Dressage Training Instructor

By Elizabeth Smith


There are increased horse activities as people take advantage of the sunny weather. Using a horse requires one must be a good rider failure to which one risks putting their lives in danger. Dressage training is hence important to give one the essential riding skills required. The following are some of the characteristics one can look for in a good instructor.

A good trainer is one who understands that each of his trainees has special needs that should be taken care of. While one may want to be a competitive horse rider, another one may be in class just to be able to have fun with his horse. Beginners require more attention than those who have been there before. Being able to focus on every individual is essential to help improve each one of them.

The student to teacher relationship is one factor that affects the performance of every trainee. Sometimes the instructor might be too tough on his subjects such that instead of looking forward to the lessons they are dreaded by it. Their concentration, in this case, will be compromised and they will take an extended period before mastering a simple concept.

The whole training process mainly involves communication. The trainer is always sending a message to the trainees on horse riding tips. He is also taking questions from them and hearing matters affecting the lessons that are being raised. Having the ability to talk to them and to listen too is hence essential. The better the skills, the faster the concept is understood.

Flexibility will allow you to use different techniques on the same schedule. Students have different characters, and while some may be vibrant, others are just quiet and do not fancy a lot of excitement. Some are moodier than others too. As a trainer, you should be able to teach the same thing using different techniques depending on the mood and character of the learners.

In horse riding classes, patience is a virtue that every trainer should have. Students have different trainee have different levels of understanding and in case of beginners, repeating the same thing for many times should be expected. Expecting your students to be perfect in a short time might make you disappointed as it rarely happens. Each step requires enough time to be fully mastered.

No matter how impressive the training is, there comes a time when some techniques seem too hard for the trainees. At this time they will feel down and start thinking they cannot do it. It is the work of their instructor to motivate them by letting them know that being perfect is not an instance occurrence. Giving examples of successful riders that had struggled with their training will act as a word of encouragement.

To enhance their careers, instructors must seek more and more knowledge. They are aware even if they know a lot; they do not do everything pertaining horse riding. Learning new thing is hence a requirement. This can be done by reading related magazines, sharing ideas with friends or even joining professional bodies that offer training to their members.




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