Quality professional training and instruction can be costly and often out-of-reach for youth and adult riders. But, now with the advent of RateMyRiding.com, professional training at an affordable price is possible—even convenient—with virtual coaching sessions.
Helping horse riders achieve their goals
Members receive coaching sessions privately via email and have the option to share their lessons with other horse-lovers via the members-only section of the website.
RateMyRiding.com connects riders with industry-leading professionals in various disciplines via the new website dedicated to improving riders on a personal level. Through RateMyRiding.com, members can connect to other riders in a safe and positive environment and submit photos and videos for professional critique by one of Rate My Riding’s well-qualified coaches—which include top-trainers, instructors, clinicians, and judges.
"I started RateMyRiding.com because I realized what a great educational tool video really is for riding—especially video with commentary by professionals," said Susan Starr, founder of RateMyRiding.com. "If riders can’t get the experience of learning at a horse show, clinic, or in-person lesson, then a virtual coaching session helps replace those opportunities. Even if riders do attend shows and clinics it is valuable to supplement those events with another set of ‘eyes on the ground’.”
Members receive coaching sessions privately via email and have the option to share their lessons with other horse-lovers via the members-only section of the website.
"We can learn by watching professionals in training videos, by watching others take lessons, and, most importantly, by having coaches give us specific feedback on our own videos," Starr said. "We’ve set out to provide a valuable online experience where like-minded people can share their passion for horses. And not just share, but learn.”
Starr also notes that RateMyRiding.com provides opportunities unique to a web-based platform. "What's really exciting is offering do-it-yourself riders the opportunity to learn from really great teachers, no matter how far apart they are geographically, through the latest technology. I am so thrilled that we can provide this personalized online coaching to such a large audience."
Available coaches currently include professionals like Dale Brown, successful Arabian trainer and competitor for more than 25 years, and Karen Evans Mundy, 19-time AQHA World Champion. Together, trainers, clinicians, instructors, and judges representing different breeds and disciplines make up the panel of experts at RateMyRiding.com
For a small fee, coaches provide comprehensive written analysis on the horse and rider. They focus on topics such as riding position, effectiveness of aids, horse and rider compatibility, and they address specific requests or questions in each session.
In addition, coaches provide homework! Each rider is given recommendations and exercises to improve just as they would in a live lesson. Coaches are also available for suggestions regarding prospects (horses that have never been shown).
The introductory price for one coaching session with one of RateMyRiding.com’s professionals is now only $19.99 for a video and $14.99 for a photo. This offer is valid for the next 100 purchased.
Now every rider—regardless of discipline or level—has the opportunity to receive professional coaching and advice thanks to RateMyRiding.com.
For more information about Rate My Riding or any of our coaches, please contact Dani Moritz at (847) 849 6604 or email at dani@ratemyriding.com