• Horse Handling Essentials – Improve equine communication and behavior handling during grooming, leading, and transitions. Learn how to troubleshoot common issues with your volunteers
• Mounting and Dismounting – Practice croup, crest, and lift techniques. Includes emergency dismounts and hands-on work with both mock and real horses
• Tack Fitting and Equipment – Learn how to assess tack fit for both the horse and the rider. Explore how saddle shape, pad choices, and stirrup length affect alignment and function... and how to adapt equipment for comfort, safety, and student success
• Posture, Alignment and Biomechanics – Build skills to teach posture and balance through unmounted drills and mounted coaching
• Core Riding Skills – Teach transitions, steering, 2-point, and rein use with progression-based strategies and phrasing from day one
• Evidence-Based Teaching – Use learning theory, scaffolded cues, and lesson planning strategies to improve retention and long-term skill building
• Student Progression and Class Management – Apply the OODA loop, interleaving, and other tools to move students off supports and advance riding skills
• Networking and Collaboration – Share ideas, teaching language, and strategy adjustments with your peers
Who Should Attend:
✔ Instructors who teach strong foundations
✔ Adaptive and therapeutic riding instructors... new or experienced
✔ Instructor candidates in certification training
✔ Program staff or volunteers seeking to build instructional awareness
Saebra Pipoly founded Hoof Falls & Footfalls, LLC in 2018 and has been professionally teaching since 2008. With a background in Psychology and Human & Family Development, combined with extensive experience in adaptive/therapeutic riding instruction and instructor development, she brings both academic grounding and practical expertise to her work. Saebra specializes in educating, equipping, and encouraging professionals in equine-assisted services and traditional horsemanship. Through lessons, mentorship, and global online training, she challenges instructors to raise the bar for safety, quality, and effectiveness in their teaching while prioritizing equine welfare. She is passionate about translating research in motor learning, pedagogy, and equine science into practical, real-world strategies instructors can apply immediately. Saebra has worked with professionals around the world to build a community dedicated to evidence-based, ethical, and engaging equine-assisted practices. Her mission is to empower instructors to create safe, sustainable, and effective learning experiences for students of all abilities while honoring the wellbeing of the horses who make it all possible. Learn more about Saebra's philosophy, teaching, and training experience here.
Event Details
Reserve Your Spot Today!
The clinic is rain or shine.
What is your refund policy?
Due to small class sizes we are unable to offer refunds if you cancel. If the organizers have to cancel refunds will be provided or can be applied to a future clinic.
Can I bring my own horse?
Not for this clinic.
What do I need to bring?
Coffee, snacks, and lunch will be provided. Please bring a water bottle to refill as needed.
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