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Introduction to Susan Deal's "Forward Riding Series - Exercises for a Rider's First Year"

Susan Deal, USHJA certified trainer and National Judge, utilizes a classical system of teaching that takes young riders from their fist lesson all the way through their first year of riding. In this video series Susan shares her strategies for developing good riders as well as good horsemen. She offers insightful techniques from the teacher’s perspective, covering all the riding milestones from the first lesson through jumping courses. This collection of videos is a compressive guideline with step-by-step instructions for teachers and students alike.  

In this introduction to her video series, Susan shows us what type of horse/pony is best for teaching young students to ride. Susan finds it important to use a well-educated horse and one that has been trained in the forward system of riding. All ponies need to have quiet dispositions and not be easily spooked. Matching up the right horse and rider is key because properly mounted students can learn as much from the horse as they can from the trainer. Susan shows us some of the ponies she uses for the different stages of riding and also for the different body types of riders.

Running Time: 2 minutes and 42 seconds

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Susan Deal - Click here to view her bio and other topics

Susan’s School Ponies:
   
“Flash”
“Gadget”
“Jack”
“Posh”
“Chip”
“Party Boy”
“Diesel”
“Bramburry”
“Taffy”

Grovespring Farm owned by Susan Deal - Visit their website at: grovespringfarm.com

Equine activities can be hazardous and may subject participants to injury. Neither Equestrian Coach, LLC nor Susan Deal assume liability for your activities. This program provides general instructions and techniques that may not be suitable for everyone. No warranty is given regarding suitability of these instructions to the viewer.