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1st lesson free
- Horseback riding
Experienced tutor in Horseback riding in Laurinburg, Jim offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Horseback riding
Lesson location
- webcam
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Jim is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Jim
I coached college equestrian teams for 35 years for Miami of Ohio, Ohio State, Ohio University, Xavier University, Liberty University, and Murray State University, and had a National Champion IEA team and competitive hunter and jumper riders from my own farm in Cincinnati for 25 years. I coached more than 30 National Champions over the years, and had National Champion teams in NCAA, IHSA, and IEA. I have an arena in Laurinburg where riders can ship in and ride, or I am willing to drive to your place. I'm about 45 minutes from Southern Pines. Now I'm retired from college coaching and make a living with "horse show services": i judge a lot of horse shows, teach a lot of clinics, do jump course design, build jumps, manage horse shows, and still teach in between all the travel. For more info, visit our website, "RideInCollege.com", or the "Beckett Run Equestrian" facebook page.
Riding is a reflection of life in general, and we develop skills that will make succesful people in any field - self-discipline, attention to detail, care for another over self, confidence, and all the highs and lows that require a good sense of humor.
My first full time teaching was as a graduate student, when I was assigned to coach the college equestrian team. I intended to be a breeding farm manager after Univeristy of Kentucky, but had some early success in coaching and stayed with it.
I grew up riding in Ohio and Midwest, competed on the University of Kentucky Equestrian Team, and earned BS and MS in Equine Nutrition. I have made a fulltime living in the horse industry since 1982.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Quick interview beforehand or in the ring to determine past experience and riding goals. Some riders are super competitive, while others want to learn and enjoy. A short period of watching current skills, and then off we go in whatever direction you want to move.
I have done everything over the years, but would like to continue to focus on teenage to adult riders who are serious about perfecting their jumping. I would like to work with people who want to be competitive, even if you don't show alot. I have coached National Champions from middle school to college, and had state association champions with adult riders as well. Recently, a Beckett Run student was Reserve National Champion in the collegiate "Cacchione Cup", the individual Championship that is the headline event of the college Nationals. Another former student was MVP of the NCAA National Horse Show. I've taught many riders who have gone on to be professionals in their own businesses, or coaching their own college teams.
When looking for a riding instructor, as in looking for a horse to purchase, choose carefully. This is a dangerous and expensive sport. Find someone who can really help you in your sport, and at the same time you need to find someone with whom you enjoy spending time.
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
From where have you come with your riding?
What are your goals in the sport?
Is it important to be competitive? Do I want to learn as much as possible? Is riding strictly for fun? Or maybe it is a combination of these things.
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Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the tutor
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Jim is overall the best trainer I have ever worked with. His ability to articulate the complex mechanics of horsemanship in a way that is immediately understandable to any rider. I’ve ridden my whole life and I’ve never learned more about horsemanship than my time with Jim. He is patient and good natured. I’d encourage anyone of any age to train with Jim.
Jim is the most knowledgeable, patient, and kind coach. He is great with all levels of riders and anyone would be lucky to be coached by Jim!
Jim is a wonderful coach and mentor. While riding with him for 2 years, it became clear his level of knowledge, as well as his deliverance of ideas, exercises, and criticisms are unmatched. He has always been an encourager that pushes you to work exceptionally hard - pushing in a way that is not forceful, but inspiring! Go Jim!
I rode with Jim for over ten years, he improved my equitation greatly, it was a pleasure having him as my coach!
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Rates
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- ₦66450
Pack prices
- 5h: ₦332250
- 10h: ₦664500
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Jim will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
webcam
- ₦66450/h
Details
$50 for a half-hour private lesson, or $90 for an hour, plus travel expenses at 50 cents per mile.
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