The Big Book of Barn Lessons: A Guide to Teaching Unmounted Horsemanship Paperback – November 26, 2023

There is so much more to horses than riding!If you teach horsemanship of any kind, you know that unmounted learning is essential for every equestrian. It makes your students safer, your business more stable, and your horses happier.But how can you help students value off-the-horse education when they only want to ride? And how can you teach engaging unmounted lessons that are enjoyable for everyone, with limited time and resources?This book contains proven strategies for making unmounted horsemanship a priority, along with SO many lesson activities, you could teach weekly classes for years and never use the same lesson plan twice! Get ideas for teaching interactive lessons on safety, horse care, ground training, horse sports and more, with an emphasis on fun, games and consideration for the horse. Plan for rainy day “riding” lessons, create a complete unmounted program by adapting a sample syllabus, and learn how to generate extra revenue without burning out your horses - or yourself.As a bonus, the book includes links to FREE teaching tools: horsey worksheets, educational videos, skill checklists and more! Read more