Successfully Working with an Online Equestrian Coach or Trainer

As equestrians, we may be at the point where we need to face up an uncomfortable truth; 'normal' may not be returning for quite a while.  Harsh, but true.  Simply put, I feel that this means that this is as good a time as any to begin settling in and making yourself comfortable with this 'new normal'.   For now, anyway. The lives of so many riders have changed dramatically over the course of the past 90 or so days.  Things we took for granted have become coveted luxuries. Time in the saddle is one of these things for many riders.  For others, it is being able to work with a trainer or instructor in order to keep developing and moving forward. However, even in the midst of all this uncertainty, there are ways of making it work.  There are resources out there that, up until now, maybe you would have never considered.  You simply didn't have to! But, in this 'new normal', these once unconventional resources are the very thing that will help you continue to improve and develop your skills as an equestrian.  And, help you to continue to develop your horse as well. My Experience as an Online Equestrian Coach I have been training and coaching riders online for seven years now.  Long before Zoom was a household name!  In that time I have discovered a few key areas that determine whether or not someone will benefit from online coaching.  That is what I want to share with you today. If you are considering working with an online equestrian coach or trainer, see the following points as a checklist...  Check that you are ready to show up in all the areas mentioned and then make your decision based on that. Read More...  Other Resources and Links on this topic... Past Episode - Accountability in Your Riding Connection - my monthly online membership for equestrians Horse Riding Through COVID-19 Free Weeks Riding Plan Free 2020 Equestrian Fitness Challenge Lunging for Riding Groundwork for Riding My free online Facebook Community The Daily Strides Podcast