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Courbette Dropped Noseband – Black – Horse $69 Made in Germany from only the finest quality leather and craftsmanship. This dropped noseband features all stainless steel and the nosepiece is a raised leather and at that widest part it is 1 1/4. This dropped noseband can be added to almost any bridle and the piece that goes through the crownpiece is a 1/2.Color: BlackSize:  Horse

English Horse Wall Hanging $14 Bring a little bit of the old west into your home with our unique collection of western design gifts and accessories.Size:  8 x 16

Horse Putty $4 Horse Putty. Assorted colors with horse inside.

Coronet Waterford Mouth Walking Horse Bit – 5 $30.6 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. A more demanding bit that works on the tongue and both jaws. This will get your horse’s attention because thinner mouth pieces on bits have traditionally been considered more severe. This bit has a very thin mouthpiece. 5 CheeksSize:  5

DaVinci Flat Standing BP Attachment – Chestnut – Horse $10 DaVinci ‘Quality and Workmanship Compares To Any’Superior fit, old world craftsmanship and Crafted from supple finest European leather and stainless steel hardware are the hall marks of DaVinci line bridlework and accessories. Discriminating riders appreciate the attention that distinguishes the broad range of DaVinci bridles, cavesons, reins, martingales, breastplates, girths and stirrup leathers.Features: Flat Standing BP AttachmentWhite StitchingSoft Supple European LeatherStainless Steel Hardware13 to 14 Stitches per inch Best AffordableColor: ChestnutSize:  Horse

Horse Banner $8.95 Canvas A Horse Is A Horse Banner. 7 1/2 x 22 1/2.

DaVinci Plain Raised Reins – London/Newmatk – Horse $58 DaVinci ‘Quality and Workmanship Compares To Any’Superior fit, old world craftsmanship and Crafted from supple finest English leather and stainless steel hardware are the hall marks of DaVinci line bridlework and accessories. Discriminating riders appreciate the attention that distinguishes the broad range of DaVinci bridles, cavesons, reins, martingales, breastplates, girths and stirrup leathers.Features:Plain Raised Laced ReinsHook Stud Bit FastenerWhite StitchingSoft Supple English LeatherStainless Steel Hardware13 to 14 Stitches per inch Simply the BestColor: London/NewmatkSize:  Horse

Gift Corral Horse Chime $21.95 Horse Chime

Gift Corral Horse Toobs $11.95 Horse Toobs

Gift Corral Nightlight Horse $12.95 Nightlight Horse

Gift Corral Walk-A-Horse $6.95 Walk-A-Horse

Horse Blk Ornament $8 Horse Blk Ornament

Horse Sponge $2.1 Adorable Horse Sponge. This is a great addition to your tack box or a cute gift for a horse loving friend!

Horse Xing Horse Caution Sign – Yellow $4.8 Horse Xing Horse Caution SignColor: Yellow

Da Vinci Raised Running Attachment – Dark Brown – Horse $20.95 DaVinci ‘Quality and Workmanship Compares To Any’Superior fit, old world craftsmanship and Crafted from supple finestEngland leather and stainless steel hardware are the hall marks of DaVinci line bridlework and accessories. Discriminating riders appreciate the attention that distinguishes the broad range of DaVinci bridles, cavesons, reins, martingales, breastplates, girths and stirrup leathers.Features:Plain Raised Running BP AttachmentWhite StitchingSoft SuppleEngland LeatherStainless Steel Hardware13 to 14 Stitches per inch Simply the BestColor: Dark BrownSize:  Horse

Horse Stickers $3 Horse stickers. 6 assorted sheets per card.

Himalayan Horse Scrubba Glove $2.7 Scrub Your Horse With One Side Or Massage Your Horse With The Other!

Soft Plush Horse Backpack $27 Soft Plush Horse Backpack.

Running Horse Tote $8.95 Canvas running horse tote

Gift Corral Horse Memo Pad $1.95 Horse Memo Pad

Gift Corral Horse Canister Set $28.95 Horse Canister Set

Gift Corral Horse Finger Puppets $68.95 Horse Finger Puppets

Gift Corral Plush Prancer Horse $13.95 Plush Prancer Horse

Gift Corral Plush Winnying Horse $6.95 Plush Winnying Horse

Gift Corral Welcome Sign/Horse $17.95 Welcome Sign/Horse

Gift Corral Plush Roundy Horse $20.95 Plush Roundy Horse

Gift Corral Plush Tubbie Horse $11.95 Plush Tubbie Horse

Gift Corral Horse 7 Black $5.95 Horse 7 Black

Gift Corral Horse 7 Buckskin $5.95 Horse 7 Buckskin

Gift Corral Horse 7 Pinto $5.95 Horse 7 Pinto

Gift Corral Horse Bathroom Set $22.95 Horse Bathroom Set

Gift Corral Sign Horse CroSSing $8.95 Sign Horse Crossing

Gift Corral Signs Horse 6Pk $28.95 Signs Horse 6Pk

Gift Corral Pen Holder Horse $5.95 Pen Holder Horse

Gift Corral Horse TiSSue Box $13.95 Horse Tissue Box

Gift Corral Horse Head Tote $11.95 Horse Head Tote

Gift Corral Mug Horse Stroll $5.95 Mug Horse Stroll

Gift Corral Thermometer Horse Training $11.95 Thermometer Horse Training

Gift Corral Plush Horse 10 $8.95 Plush Horse 10

Gift Corral Plush Horse 12 $10.95 Plush Horse 12

Gift Corral Plush Horse 5 $4.95 Plush Horse 5

Gift Corral Plush Horse Brownie $5.95 Plush Horse Brownie

Gift Corral Plush Horse Joey $5.95 Plush Horse Joey

Gift Corral Horse Signs 3Pk $7.95 Horse Signs 3Pk

Gift Corral Figurine Paint Horse $19.95 Figurine Paint Horse

Da Vinci Plain Raised Standing Martingale – London/Newmark – Horse $50 DaVinci ‘Quality and Workmanship Compares To Any’Superior fit, old world craftsmanship and Crafted from supple finest English leather and stainless steel hardware are the hall marks of DaVinci line bridlework and accessories. Discriminating riders appreciate the attention that distinguishes the broad range of DaVinci bridles, cavesons, reins, martingales, breastplates, girths and stirrup leathers.Features: Plain Raised Standing MartingaleWhite StitchingSoft Supple English LeatherStainless Steel Hardware13 to 14 Stitches per inch Simply The BestColor: London/NewmarkSize:  Horse

Coronet Pascal Walking Horse Bit – 5 $27.8 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. Shanks are 7 1/2 long.Size:  5

Coronet Mini Horse High Port Show Bit $52.8 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. German Silver engraved overlay and conchos with copper roller and sheathed port.

Coronet Walking Horse Spurs with Offset Shank $23.2 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. Stainless steel spur with rowl. Mens or Ladies.

Coronet Mini Horse Snaffle Bit – 3 1/2 $25 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. Stainless steel mouth with a dot overlay on antique finish rings.Size:  3 1/2

Coronet Loose Cheek Walking Horse Bit – 5 $29.5 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate.Size:  5

Coronet Walking Horse Spurs with Rowel – 0 $25.8 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate.Size:  0

Coronet Fixed Cheek Walking Horse Bit – 5 $25.8 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate.Size:  5

Abetta Aluminum Horse Measure Stand – Horse $51.1 Aluminum horse measuring stand marked in metric 100-180cm and inches 39 to 71.Size:  Horse

Horse Leg Display $28.6 Front horse leg makes a great display

Debossed Horse, Leather Wallet $16.3 Man’s leather wallet, Debossed cantering horse

STX TURBOFORCE 3000 SERIES – 3 SPEED – 3000 WATT PEAK OUTPUT POWER – ELECTRIC MEAT GRINDER – 3 HARDENED STEEL CUTTING BLADES – 3 HARDENED STEEL GRINDING PLATES – KUBBE/KIBBE ATTACHEMENT & A SET OF 3 SIZES OF SAUSAGE STUFFING TUBES!!! $149.80 The STX TURBOFORCE 3000 SERIES Meat Grinder is BUILT TO LAST and packs some VERY HEAVY DUTY OUTPUT POWER & TORQUE!!! This machine was manufactured for HEAVY DUTY HOME USE!!! BUT…If you are a consumer who wants to grind up your Beef, Hog, Deer, Elk, Etc. – Don’t Worry … it will grind up more meat than you can purchase or shoot!!! PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE HIGH COST OF SHIPPING – WE CANNOT SH…

Vita-Mix Vita Prep 3 $520.99 Vita-Prep 3 by Vita-Mix Model 1005 Features & SpecificationsVitaMix Vita-Prep 3 1005 Commercial Variable Speed Blender – Extremely versatile machine! The Vitamix VitaPrep 3 (1005) boasts a powerful 3+ Horsepower Motor with 37,000 RPM. The unit has variable speed which is great for purees, grinding whole spices and grains, vegetables and more! While the cost on this blender is pretty high we …

Dramm 12704 Revolver 9-Pattern Premium Garden Hose Nozzle, Green $11.43 Dramm 80-12704 Green Revolver 9 Pattern Spray Gun, GreenA quality tool by a quality company, Dramm’s Revolver; is a die-cast metal valve, with a fiberglass reinforced lever and an ergonomic, soft touch over molded body. To totally grab the interest of your customers the Revolver; is powder-coated in Dramm’s six ‘Sunrise’ colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and berry.Dramm 80-12704 Green Revol…

Bosch PR20EVSK Colt Palm Grip 5.6 Amp 1-Horsepower Fixed-Base Variable-Speed Router with Edge Guide $103.25 The Bosch PR20EVSK Colt Variable Speed Router with Edge Guide is a versatile tool that’s ideal for performing custom carpentry, trimming laminate flooring or deck planks, mortising hinges, dovetailing, and a host of other at-home and professional jobs. This router packs big power in a small, compact package for extended comfort and maximum accuracy. The PR20EVSK Colt Variable Speed …

JET 577102 JBG-8A 8-Inch Bench Grinder $249.00 Sharpens, shapes, deburrs and removes material fast!1 HP, single phase 115 Volt motor turns at 3450 RPMIncludes 2 vitrified grinding wheels, one coarse and one fineWheels are 8in. diameter x 1in. wide with 5/8in. arborCast iron wheelguards have ports for dust collectorEasy-adjusting spark guards and eye shields; guarded switch19in. L x 10in. D x 12 1/2in. H; UL listed Wheel Diameter (in.): 8, Amps…

Incipio iPad 2 Smart feather Ultralight Hard Shell Case – Black $34.99 The Smart feather is custom-molded to fit the contours of the iPad 2, ensuring a snug and sturdy hold. With great attention to detail, Incipio designed strategically-placed custom cutouts in the Smart feather, allowing the Apple Smart Cover magnets to adhere to the iPad 2 near each of the two side corners….

Schleich Big Red Barn $135.74 Big and red, the barn is where farm animals call home. Just how you would imagine it to be, this big red barn has room for all of your favorite Schleich farm animals. With all the features of a life-size barn, this is the perfect place for any cat, cow, horse, or pig. Your cherished animals will enjoy their new home for generations to come….

Schleich Knight’s Castle $122.82 The Schleich Knights’ castle features ready-fitted individual parts which are simply put next to one another. Two towers, four wall parts, two connecting elements and a drawbridge are included in this package. When placed side by side, the castle measures over four feet long! Each piece is made to create a wonderful natural castle background which can be recreated with your child’s imagination aga…

Rugged Wooden 2-Horse Prairie Wagon Handmade in Germany $59.98 Imagine crossing the country in a covered wagon! Children will do just that with our rugged Prairie Wagon. Meticulously handcrafted of hardwood, with thick, spoke wheels, a heavy-cotton canopy on a wire frame, and room for two foals, this one will survive the journey in mint condition. Made in Germany for ages 3 and up, it’s sized just right to carry our Pioneer Dollhouse Dolls (sold separately) a…

Dramm 9 Pattern Revolver Garden Hose Nozzle Wash your car, clean your deck and mist your plants. Die cast metal valve. Fiberglass reinforced lever. Ergonomic, soft touch over molded body. Powder coated. Nine different spray patterns….

Riding in Europe and the States has afforded me plenty of opportunity to determine what separates a good instructor from a bad one. Riding lessons are not cheap. You, the student, are entitled to be happy with the caliber of instruction you receive and the rate of progress you are making.

A good way to find out whether an instructor possesses the following key qualities is to watch his or her lessons and talk to existing pupils.

Competence

We all know the saying “those who can, do, and those who can’t, teach.” But horse riding is one of those disciplines where an instructor who rides well inspires more confidence than one who doesn’t. Not all good riders make good trainers, but every good trainer I’ve had has been a good rider.

Ideally, instructors should competently ride at least one level higher than their students. If they are active and successful competitors, so much the better. They will also be able to prepare interested riders for showing.

Even if the instructor rides well, he or she must be able to convey directions clearly, explaining the ‘why’ as well as the ‘how.’ The pupil should understand the reasons behind the training, not just how it’s done. A good teacher will take pains to ensure students grasp what is being asked, and will patiently repeat explanations where necessary.

It is useful if the instructor is willing to get on a student’s horse and work through problems. Sitting on a horse often makes tackling issues easier than just giving advice from the ground. I had a cross-country coach who thought I was over-shortening my gelding’s stride before a downhill fence until he got on the horse. “Ah!” he said, “It’s not you — he’s doing it by himself.” After that he was able to teach me to help my horse.

Courtesy

Sadly, this is not a universal quality in riding teachers. Is the focus completely on the riders or on chatting into the cell phone and with other people during the lesson? It’s important to find a barn where the instructor takes lessons seriously. Riding is supposed to be fun, but no progress will be made without attention being paid to the pupils.

Are the students spoken to respectfully, or made to feel stupid in front of the other riders or spectators? You don’t want a trainer who uses a pupil’s weaknesses to get cheap laughs. The trainer should create a comfortable learning environment for riders of all levels and abilities.

Here’s a quick way to find out whether the instructor takes his or her job seriously. Does the lesson start promptly and continue for the allotted time? One acceptable reason for shortening the lesson is when the horse has performed well, unexpectedly quickly. If he has already jumped as high as asked, why make him continue until he gets fed up and refuses? If he has mastered a new dressage movement, why drill him further? The instructor should reward him by finishing early: it teaches the pupil to show regard for the animal and keeps the horse fresh and willing

But if the instructor regularly shows up late for a lesson and/or finishes early without good reason, look for another. Your time and money are too precious for you to put up with such discourtesy.

Commitment

Instructors should begin a new acquaintance with pupils by asking what their goals are. Otherwise, how can they help them get there? For students on their own horses, does the instructor ask about their mounts’ ages and backgrounds and get an overview of what the owners can reasonably expect to accomplish? Maybe they want to compete in a novice one day event, or a 3′ 6″ jump class, or move from Training to First Level dressage.

The next step is to assess how realistic the students’ goals are, and future frustration can be avoided by agreeing on a sensible time frame for achieving them. The instructor should be committed to his or her pupils’ success, taking as little or as much time as necessary to bring it about. The process should not be spun out in order to make more money.

This is where it becomes important to assess whether existing clients are making progress or not with your prospective instructor. Does he or she build on the last lesson, adding more challenges (as appropriate), or do the same thing every time?

Is he or she willing to attend shows with students? For many riders, the ultimate goal is to compete. This can be very intimidating, and having the instructor at the venue helps enormously to calm nerves and correctly focus attention.

Compatibility

It doesn’t matter how good an instructor is if you don’t like his or her personality or teaching style. Your temperaments must suit, otherwise you will have trouble getting past the person and listening to the instruction.

But it is possible to accept some negatives if you respect the trainer. My jumping instructor in Germany is an example. During group lessons he’d shout at my husband and me: “You can jump, but you can’t ride!” Yet there was nothing personal in his remarks– he was tough on everyone and always told the truth. A very successful show jumper, he knew what he was talking about and was committed to turning me into a winner — which he achieved. He is one of the best instructors I’ve ever had.

However, glaring personality clashes will result in unhappiness on both sides.

Closing Comments

Does an instructor have to demonstrate all four qualities to be right for you?

As the above illustration shows, it is possible to have a good working relationship with a less than perfect instructor! But don’t settle for someone who is incompetent, discourteous and also not interested in helping you achieve your goals. You want your time in the saddle to be fulfilling and fun. Accept a little leeway on the personality side, but don’t sell yourself short on the other qualities.

Hilary Walker is English, living in Maryland with her three horses, four dogs, schizophrenic cat, perfectly normal American husband and teenage son. She loves teaching people to ride, taking them to shows and watching them win ribbons. She also enjoys training her young horse and is winning ribbons with him at First Level dressage. Her other love is writing, and she has just released “The Horse Bumbler,” a humorous non-fiction book available on amazon.com describing the times when things haven’t gone quite so smoothly in her horse life. Like every self-respecting horse-woman, she loathes and abhors housework.