The EE Level 1 Teacher Training modules cover in depth:
Module 1
Position, and all its deviations, causes etc. Corrections
Module 2
The Aids, legs, weight, hands
Module 3
The walk and rising trot
Module 4
Sitting trot, sitting to the canter
Module 5
Teaching feel, recognising when the hindleg is coming under, or striking the ground, when the shoulder is swinging back or forward, and thence to be able to feel the correct diagonal in rising trot without having to peek down at the outside shoulder
Module 6
Teaching transitions. Use of the seat as the predominant aid in downward transitions, not the hands. Aids for turns and circles, a little different from those usually taught but which every horse responds to instantly, but using aids which are invisible to the onlooker.
Module 7
Establishing rhythm and tempo.
Module 8
Lunging the rider

Each module has a number of lessons covering each subject in depth, but in a very easy format to understand and learn. Some of those who have undertaken the course over the last four years have done so to improve their own knowledge and riding but say they can never look at riders now – often those they previously thought to be good riders – without seeing the faults and wanting to correct them! Some have started teaching friends and found they enjoyed it, so are coming into teaching in a roundabout way, but I am very happy that the knowledge is being shared!
Teaching experience is preferred, though it doesn't have to be in equestrian disciplines and is not required. Some find a natural ability to impart knowledge once they get started and find immense satisfaction in helping the rider achieve a better seat and refinement of the
aids, for the sake of the horse especially. A good grasp of basic dressage is essential and experience of riding to at least novice dressage level. The course will greatly assist you in your own seat and application of the aids, and I am always happy to assess your own riding videos.

 

We have a Zoom meeting once a month from 8pm to 9pm usually on the last Wednesday of the month and a WhatsApp group for discussion and sharing your experiences . The WhatsApp group has proven to be a very useful medium to be able to ask me as many questions as you like!

I watched literally hundreds of YouTube videos to find the exact ones that showed exactly what I wanted to illustrate as it seemed the best way to get the students ‘eye in’ and it seems to have been successful!

From September to December, those who wish to teach rather than just improve their own riding, submit videos of volunteer students that they recruit, for me to assess.

I take only 10 students per year, and the course starts in January each, so if interested, please email me with your experience etc to. Cost of the course is £1500 but can be spread over 12 months, paying £125 monthly.

Email to: hm@heather-moffett.com