👉 If these tips helped you, please like, subscribe, and share your experience in the comments!
Hoof Falls & Footfalls has MORE resources for adaptive/therapeutic riding instructors:
📌 Intuitive Instructor Club - Hoof Falls & Footfalls: https://hooffallsandfootfalls.com/coaching-2/
📌 Hoof Falls & Footfalls Website: hooffallsandfootfalls.com/
📌 Follow HF&F on Facebook: www.facebook.com/hooffallsandfootfalls
📌 AR/TR Instructor Blog: learn.hooffallsandfootfalls.com/blog/
📌 HF&F Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KbyFFTX5PtedHiRCRo4An?si=83743e13a65a4966
Chapters:
Chapters:
00:00 – Are Students Today Different? (You’re Not Crazy)
01:14 – Instructor Background & Why This Matters
03:30 – What The Anxious Generation Is About
05:05 – The “Great Rewiring” of Childhood
06:26 – How Kids Have Changed Since 2010
09:00 – Understanding Developmental Differences (Boys vs Girls)
12:00 – What This Means for Riding Instructors
13:30 – Reinforcing Responsibility & Ownership
14:30 – The Power of Safe Mistakes & Struggle
15:30 – Building Resilient Students
16:30 – Encouraging Independence in Lessons
17:30 – Adding More Free Play & Creativity
18:30 – Creating a Screen-Free Barn Environment
19:05 – Homework Ideas for Better Learning Retention
19:50 – Final Thoughts & Why This Matters
Disclaimer: The information provided by Hoof Falls & Footfalls is for educational purposes only and is intended to support instructors in expanding their knowledge and skills. It is not a substitute for professional training, certification, or individual judgment. By choosing to implement any of the ideas, techniques, or practices shared here, you do so at your own risk and accept full responsibility for the outcomes. Hoof Falls & Footfalls and its creator, Saebra, assume no liability for any injuries, damages, or losses resulting from the use of the information provided. Always ensure the safety and well-being of your students, horses, and yourself by following appropriate safety guidelines and industry best practices.