Sue Morris

"In equitation one must know a great deal in order to teach even the most basic equestrian elements. To this knowledge, the écuyer must include will, and perhaps above all, a certain feeling for his art, useful not only to direct him in his teaching, but also in his personal practice."

   A.F.L'Hotte (1895)

I teach in plain English that leads you to discover how you need to use your body to become an effective rider. It isn't always easy, you may have to learn to learn all over again. But your horse will give you all the proof you need that what you learn with me works. I give definition to the normal teaching jargon of "Use your back / legs /hands", "Relax!", "Get him on the bit!" etc...etc

It works because its based on time-honoured Classical principles. They are just presented in a far more easily understood way. I show you *how* to ride, the necessary biomechanics. What muscles you need to use -which ones you don't - for a given movement. I don't so much teach as show you the road that you need to take.

The discoveries are there for you to make.

I don't shout. I don't patronise. I don't belittle. But neither will I tell you you’re doing well when you’re not! I don't automatically assume you know something. I wont make you feel stupid. I wont make you feel scared. I will make you think about, question and evaluate everything you do. I teach at your pace, not mine.

Successful learning needs 3 things:

1.) a burning desire to learn,

2.) Qualified help, (and we're not necessarily talking certified)

3.) Enough time to practice or study.

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Teaching & Learning

Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.

Carl G. Jung