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2008 Annual Meeting
New Instructor Certification
Membership Dinner/Banquet

Agenda

When is the clinic?

Saturday, April 5th, 2008.

Where is the clinic?

Western PA at Crooked Creek Horse Park near Ford City, PA. This is
just NE of Pittsburgh.

What is the cost?

  • If you wish to certify as an instructor - $150
  • If you wish to ride as a student - $35
  • Stalls and tack stalls are $15 per day per stall.
  • Camping with electric & water is $25 per night.

We also have a list of local hotels if camping isn't your style.

I want to take lessons what do I need?

You should plan to ride in pants or breeches, boots or riding shoes
and a helmet.

Your horse does NOT need side saddle experience.

Bring your side saddle if you have one. There may be a saddle
available to fit you & your horse for loan, but we cannot guarantee a
fit.

Can I come watch?

Yes! Auditing is free.

I 'm already an ISSO J/I. Do I need to recertify or renew my card?

Yes it is $25 to renew your card annually. All current J/I's who are members in good standing must recertify in the new Certified Instructor (CI) Program by 2011. Talk to us if you already hold SSA certifications.

I want to certify as an instructor what do I need to study?

Be prepared to:

  • ride at walk, trot & canter
  • fit a saddle to a horse
  • pass a written exam
  • teach a lesson under the supervision of a judging panel

You should be prepared to answer questions on:

  • saddle fit to horse & rider
  • different types of side saddles
  • tacking up with a side saddle
  • different safety mechanisms found on side saddles
  • mounting/dismounting
  • riding position
  • common riding faults
  • use of aids
  • habits/aprons

What are these new instructor levels?

The instructors can certify at different levels which will indicate their certified teaching level.

  • Level I = New Instructor, teaching side saddle basics
  • Level II = Intermediate, who can teach more advanced lessons to students
  • Level III Master level instructor

Contact ISSO
P.O. Box 161
Stevensville, MD
USA
21666-0161

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