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Throughout the year, I make notes of riding skills that my students still need to work on. I actually write down a list of things that I feel need to be included in our preparation before we head to a big show. One student’s list might include the following:

 Needs to jump more without stirrups

 Uncomfortable with long approaches

 Hands too high / shoulders too round

 Has difficulty keeping the horse’s shoulders balanced through turns

 Has problems picking up correct leads

I will only write down things that should already be mastered, or that I know will be tested that year. For instance, if the student is having problems picking up his correct leads, it would be pointless for me to add “flying changes” to the list.

Committing your concerns to paper can help keep yourself on track. It can provide a valuable reference during your practices.

Don’t put everything you ever want to be able to do on a horse on one list. Remember: practice riding in manageable pieces.