ok im giving western horse riding lessons to children(5-12) i have riding horses for 11 years now and have took lessons for 8 i have 5 horses of my own! i was lookn for some fun things to do with the kids while they are on the horse, all the websites ive lookd at for games and obstacle courses are for groups and i am doing one on one! if you have any ideas on games to play or anything or tips you can give me that would be great!! also if you have any planning ideas like what ll they should learn in each lesson that would be great and i have already startd giving the lessons i have one student riding by herself now!
- Egg on a spoon races
-Trail ride to the local Dairy Queen (If it’s not too far)
- Relay Races
- Riding Bareback (If the horses are trained)
- Going swimming with the horses
I did this stuff with some students at the barn and they really liked it.
I think you need to first focus on being professional. You’re over 18 and insured right?
I do hope you are certified, over 18 and carrying proper insurance? You might also want to carry yourself a little more professionally in the real world than you do on here if you want anyone to take you seriously enough to pay for your expertise. Personally, your lesson plan of games and asking for help on Y!A is not what I would sign a child up for.
Am guessing you are from the US. I understand that from there, and in the UK you have to be qualified and insured!
Just because you can ride, does not mean that you can teach safely.
Individual states cover equine professionals under state law as far as insurance and the naysayers. As far as games go try having them write their names In the arena in huge letters one letter at a time to teach control. Have them come up with patterns and ‘judge’ them on Horsemanship. Try to use games that teach control, balance, and that are fun.