HORSE COACHING

Ground work
Riding lessons

ANKI BAUER
SHORT SUMMARY

Originally from Sweden. AFS Foreign Exchange Student in Stockton, Illinois 1974-75, visiting over the years and came back when offered to start courses about horses at Highland Community College in Freeport, Illinois 2009.
Enjoys all kinds of animals. Experience with horses, see below, and dogs, cats and cows.

Riding in all forms has always been a very popular recreation and sport in Sweden. On the outskirts of large cities and in the countryside there are a large number of riding schools, providing the opportunity to ride and learn about horses. Students will gain knowledge in horse handling, riding and caring for the horse. More experienced riders have the opportunity to ride in the woods and to learn showjumping and dressage. Riding schools have classes spanning from age 7 to far beyond retirement and there are typically 10 – 15 people per class.

"My horse experience comes from several riding schools, trainers, breeders and practical work with privately owned horses (besides the school horses at the riding schools) of different breeds, sizes and disciplines ever since I was about seven years old... I was riding Belgians bareback in the woods by our family farm in rural Sweden and going to riding lessons on Saturdays with my best friend. I would spend many vacations with my grandma in southern Sweden where ponies would take me galopping over never ending fields; feeling like the luckiest girl on earth."


HORSE RELATED 
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Europe    

• Certifications- Riding School Master (see details below), Equine Sports Massage Therapist, Animal Communication    
• Academic Equine Education equivalent to at least a Bachelor's Degree in Equine Science in the US
• 30 years of experience from Riding Schools 
• Business owner for 10 years- Equine Massage Therapy, Equine Communication, Horse- and Rider Instruction- and Training 
• Private- and group lessons and courses.

USA

• Certifications- CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) Riding Instructor English and Western, O.K. Corral Series in Equine Assisted Learning- and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
• Equine Lead Instructor at Highland Community College for 7 years including development and marketing of the Equine Science Program, teaching all courses of the program (lectures/lab/hybrid/online), having clinics- and private lessons      
• Horse Training, Stable Management and Horse Instruction including riding lessons, clinics and courses
• Business owner with a mission: Coaching of Animals and Humans for Health and Joy.

COACHING FOCUS 
The importance of companionship between horse and handler.

• In the arena, classroom, online, stable- coaching, discussions, lectures, mentoring, private- and teamwork/learning by creating, performing, watching, documenting.
• In the arena, round pen, stable - with the help of the horse focusing on respect, companionship and connection to enhance joy, learning and teamwork for all.

METHOD
EXAMPLE

Steps in a Riding Lesson by Anki

1. Check- Everybody well?- Horse, Rider and Coach
2. Check- Suitable Equipment for Horse and Rider
3. Invitation- Connection between Horse and Rider
4. Explanation- Show agreed lesson on the ground with Horse and Rider 
5. Check- Communication between Horse and Rider
6. Performance- Riding Lesson
7. Feedback- Summary from Rider and Coach
8. Discussion- Changes, Ideas, Questions
9. Next Riding Lesson/Step
10. Words on the Way and Thanks to All.

DETAILS 
RIDING SCHOOL MASTER

"The Riding School Master shall have knowledge of:
Course/subject- Main parts of each course/subject:
Pedagogics/Teaching-
The process of learning, development and socialization re children and young people. Learning styles, pedagogical prominent characters. Leadership, communication, conflict handling. Planning and accomplishment of:
Riding- and theory lessons, recreation activities, activities for disabled, instruction in horse handling, the horse as a biological creature and stable- and establishment management. Quality work.
The horse as a biological creature-
The school horse´s quality, durability, suitability and usefulness in regard to exterior,
temperament and behavior. Horse maintenance and healthcare of the horse. The law for animal protection.
Horse handling-
Management of horses and establishment: responsibility, human management, ergonomics, secure handling. Riding and horse handling:
establishment and responsibility for safety operational directions.
Horse feed-
Feeding plans, types of feed, feed handling, planning and purchase of feed, feed related diseases.
The work of the horse-
The training of the horse and the school horse: needs, design of training programs, execution of training (by her/himself and through instruction to others), evaluation, further development.
The horse in society-
Horse operations: ethological, financially, environmental, safety wise. Authorities and organizations influence on horse business. Regulations for employer and employee.
Finances and management-
Financial procedures, management examples, agreements. Administration of a riding school, insurance issues.
Special project-
Formulation and revising of problem statement. Presentation of accomplishment in writing and orally. Critical examination through science and tested experience.
Learning At Work (LAW)-
Transforming of theory into practice. Presentation of useful and evolute solutions for the place of work.
Written and oral presentations of the five periods of LAW which have focus towards:

1. The process of development and learning for children and young people
2. Riding schools operation and activities
3. Riding for service disabled               
4. Theory lessons and other non-riding horse activities     
5. Knowledge deepening of one's own."

ANIMALCOACHING?
Coaching/lessons with other animals than horses? Please send an email to Anki@ankisanimalcoaching.com and describe what your aim is!


MORE INFORMATION?
Please send an email to Anki@ankisanimalcoaching.com.