Hoof Falls and Footfalls

When a lesson horse rubs and scratches its head on you or your students, it looks cute... but it's a safety and ground manners problem. Here's why we don't allow it in our adaptive/therapeutic riding program, and the safer alternative we teach instead.🎁 Grab your FREE Instructor resources: https://link.hooffallsandfootfalls.com/widget/form/cY60dYKp74ePQUm02vdT📧 Join our FREE newsletter: https://link.hooffallsandfootfalls.com/widget/form/sp6UyHyxBoJf5CsN93Ve👉 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=83743e13a65a496600:00 Why Horses Shouldn't Use Humans as Scratching Posts02:20 How Scratching Can Become Dangerous04:56 A Safer Alternative: Controlled Face Rubbing06:48 Training Volunteers & Students to Handle the Behavior08:06 Creating Safe Ground Manners in Lesson ProgramsDisclaimer: 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.

👉 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=83743e13a65a4966Chapters:00:00 Muzzles and Chains: A Controversial Topic01:04 Why Lesson Programs Use Them06:28 The Risks of Chains and Muzzles10:56 Is It Actually a Horse Problem?12:02 When Training Needs to Come First13:36 Could the Student Be the Problem?15:58 Reading the Student's Aids and Signals17:56 Who Is Handling the Horse?19:36 Is the Instructor the Problem?21:53 Does the Instructor Have Enough Knowledge?23:09 My Position on Muzzles and Chains24:58 Why the Quick Fix Can Backfire26:43 Play the Long Game28:27 Finding Better Support for Your ProgramDisclaimer: 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.

👉 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=83743e13a65a4966Chapters:00:00 Why Stirrup Hobbles Matter00:32 What Is a Stirrup Hobble?02:15 How Stirrup Hobbles Keep Stirrups Secure04:10 Preventing Stirrups From Turning05:32 Why Stirrup Position Matters for Safety06:15 How to Properly Install a Stirrup Hobble06:52 Storing Hobbles With Your SaddleDisclaimer: 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.

👉 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=83743e13a65a4966Chapters:00:00 Setting Your Teaching Space Up for Success02:03 Understanding Your Space and Who You Can Serve04:03 Unmounted vs. Mounted Teaching Environments05:58 Well-Trained Horses Still Need a Safe Environment07:39 Evaluating Your Barn's General Environment11:49 Knowing When to Adapt or Outgrow Your Facility12:51 Setting Up Unmounted Activities for Success15:13 Adjusting Support Based on the Environment17:21 Creating Flexible Backup Teaching Spaces20:18 Accessibility, Layout, and Group Size22:06 Managing Multiple Students and Safe Work Areas23:22 Tying Options and Safety Considerations25:17 Policies, Standards, and Emergency Procedures26:10 Footing and Accessibility28:16 Creative, Budget-Friendly Accessibility Solutions29:27 Organizing Tack for Independence31:24 Organizing Grooming Supplies32:44 Creating Non-Horse Teaching Options34:31 Rest Areas and Keeping Students Engaged35:39 Situational Awareness in Mounted Lessons37:32 Making Mounted Lessons Easier to Teach40:17 Why Footing Matters for Mounted Activities42:54 Footing on Trails and Other Areas44:04 Creating a Safe Mounting and Dismounting Area45:50 Lifts, Accessibility, and Mounting Logistics47:13 Instructor Visibility and Mounting Area Layout48:04 Matching Class Size to Your Space50:58 Safely Transitioning Between Activities52:33 Planning Ahead and Knowing Your Limits53:44 Budget-Friendly Ways to Improve Your Space55:13 Final Tips for Optimizing Your Teaching SpaceDisclaimer: 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.

👉 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:00:00 Should Lesson Horses Get Treats?01:03 Why I Have a No-Treat Policy04:03 How Treats Affect Horse Behavior06:00 Safety Concerns With Treats08:48 The Mental Health Perspective on Treats10:30 Teaching Students Other Ways to Show Care11:30 Does Your Lesson Program Need a No-Treat Policy?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.