07/04/2025
We try to make every day an Independent Day in the saddle for our riders! We love watching students grow and learn new skills weekly! What’s something you’re proud of your rider achieving lately?! Leave your wins, no matter how big or little, in the comments!
🇺🇸✨ July is for Celebrating Rider Independence! ✨🇺🇸
This month, let’s look for ways our riders are showing independence—big or small—before, during, and after their lessons. Independence looks different for every rider, and noticing it helps us build confidence, motivation, and pride in their progress.
As instructors, we see independence in so many variations of independence:
✨ A rider learning something for the first time
✨ A rider preforming something for the first time
✨ A rider doing something without being asked
✨ A rider reading their horse
✨ A rider sharing their thoughts
🎆 Your Challenge This Month:
Notice and celebrate at least one independent action per rider per lesson—no matter how small. Call it out with enthusiasm: “You remembered to shorten your reins all by yourself—great job!” or “I love how you decided to ask your horse to walk forward without me reminding you—that’s independence!”
🙌 Independence isn’t about doing everything alone—it’s about growing confidence, making choices, and taking steps forward with support. Let’s honor those moments this month.
