National Riding Instructors Convention
Orlando, Florida - October 20-23, 2005

The American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA) invites AHP members to apply for complimentary press passes to attend the 21st Anniversary National Riding Instructors Convention.

With Susan Harris as the keynote speaker, and a line-up of outstanding presenters ready to share their expertise, the 2005 National Riding Instructors Convention is not to be missed! It's October 20-23 in Orlando. Better sign up now - time's running out!

The deadline to make convention hotel reservations at the discounted rate is September 16. The Convention will be held on-site at the Florida Mall Hotel.

To register for the Convention, call (239) 948-3232 or visit www.riding-instructor.com

Be sure to plan and join us for the optional trip to the Arabian Nights Dinner Show, a visual delight starring a multitude of incredibly talented Arabian horses, on Sunday, October 23, following the Convention. You must register for this spectacular dinner theatre event by Friday, September 16th. Please call ARIA at 239-948-3232 to sign up, and plan to be part of the fun at the Awards Luncheon at noon on Saturday, October 22nd, too!

Three days of seminars, one-on-one consultations, and networking opportunities for equine-business managers, stable owners, trainers, coaches, and instructors are just some of the special events that set the National Riding Instructors Convention apart from all others.

Highlighting the presentations:

• Putting Yourself on the Line: Why or why not to compete with Peggy Brown
• Teaching Techniques with Bob Allen
• Classic, Timeless Teaching with Susan Harris
• 10 Ways to Improve your Teaching Skills with Jessica Jahiel, Ph.D.
• Instructor Ethics with Peggy Brown
• Bombproof your Horse with Sgt. Rick Pelicano
• Working Smarter – Not Harder with Bob Allen
• Improve your Horse’s Comfort Zone = Increase the Effectiveness of yourTeaching with Rod Bergen
• Understanding your Students’ Emotional Development Stages with Allison Thurston
• Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement with Susan Harris
• Identifying the 4 Stages of Burnout: Is it happening to you? with Carolyn Firch
• Establishing a Lesson Level System for your Program with Kelly Mahloch
• Helmet safety and construction with Roy Burek
• Insurance for the coach and trainer with Debi DeTurk
• What instructors need to know about the law with Julie Fershtman, Esq.
• Insurance issues for the coach, trainer and instructor with Debi DeTurk

In addition to these educational opportunities, an Instructor Certification Test Center is scheduled for October 20. Applicants receive a discounted rate when registering for both the convention and the testing.

The mission of the American Riding Instructors Association, which was established in 1984, is to promote excellence in the teaching of horseback riding, based on a solid foundation of knowledge, safety, and personal and professional integrity. Its award-winning magazine, Riding Instructor, is published quarterly, and is considered a vital source of information for riding instructors at all levels and in all disciplines.

For more information about the American Riding Instructors Association and the National Riding Instructors Convention, visit www.riding-instructor.com, or call 239-948-3232, or e-mail riding-instructor@comcast.net.