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Don's Approach to Teaching.

"I view riding as a system of communicating. For communication to be effective, we need: A clear idea of what the rider wants to accomplish; A clear, working vocabulary (aids) with the horse; The ability for the horse to perform those things asked of him.

My role as an instructor is to evaluate whether the rider is using their aids properly, to determine whether the horse is physically capable of performing and interpreting the aids willingly, and then help the rider to have the correct effect on their horse.

I view all situations from a classical perspective – blending modern techniques with time tested principles."