National Rider Development Program

[Ramey Peticolas-Stroud <ramey@wvi.com>]

Linda, did you hear that the AERC International Committee and AERC Board
of Directors approved the creation of a National Rider Development
Program?

This educational concept is based on delivering regional seminars
throughout the United States, and maybe Canada.  There is also a plan to
explore week-long training camps and preconference seminars at major
organizational meetings like AHSA, IAHA, etc.

The Board also approved $1,000 for initial development and a full budget
will be presented at the mid-year Board meeting.  The really exciting
news is that we have already received offers of more than $5,000 in cash
and services, the endorcement of AHSA and a tentative offer of $10,000
from USET to support the advanced training componet proposed by the
Active Riders Committee.

Stay tuned for further updates.

Ramey Peticolas-Stroud
Cascade Endurance Center
Lyons, Oregon

Linda S. Flemmer wrote:
> 
> How about experienced riders "adopting a NEWBIE" if a ride runs a loop
> together.  Do some training rides together.  Speak at riding
> clubs/scouts meetings/4H groups.
> 
> If we don't like seeing inexperienced riders running down their horses,
> how about educating them in a non-threatening manner.  (mentoring)
> 
> We've brought quite a few folks into the sport this way - they're still
> riding the same horses many years later, still enjoying their rides.
> 
> Linda Flemmer
> Blue Wolf Ranch
> Bruceton Mills, WV