S.P.U.R.S.
Susan Peacock Ultimate Riding System
This program is possibly the most important training aid available for the ambitious rider.
This ingenious program was developed by Susan Hoffman Peacock over the last 20 years.
Susan’s desire to streamline the learning process led her to develop her own system for training horses.
Who is SPURS for?
The SPURS program is a useful tool for all levels of riders and instructor/trainers. It doesn’t matter if you are training a competition dressage horse or if you are a pleasure rider that wants to develop your horse properly for better health.
What is SPURS?
The SPURS program is a systematic training program that can be utilized in any training situation. SPURS helps with lesson design as well as rider comprehension and retention of information. Susan Hoffman Peacock developed and tested the SPURS Program over the last 20 years.
The SPURS format is easy to understand and simple enough that it is easy for riders utilize. Even a rider with little experience can make the most out of their practice sessions when they are taught using the SPURS program. Riders are able to document their experiences and practice the material from their lessons. In addition to lessons from a SPURS Trainer, riders are encouraged to search for information in books, magazines, DVD/Video and by attending symposiums. They are able to use the workbook to record the information that they find so that they can easily access it at a later date. Students will be able to use the SPURS Worksheets as reference material for the rest of their riding career. Instructors are able to use the SPURS program to make their own training program more efficient and complete.
When should a rider start using the SPURS Program?
Instructors and students can start using the SPURS program right away! The SPURS program was designed to work cohesively with all riding styles. SPURS helps to organize the training process at any stage of learning.
Why should SPURS become part of your training program?
The plan is to design your rides so that they are comprehensive training sessions that set your horse up to succeed. All exercise sessions are composed of a warm up, a work out and a cool down phase. It has proven to be successful with all breeds of horses and ponies.
The program’s strongest asset is its simplicity. Most riders will not use a program when is time consuming or complex. The SPURS Program is both easy to comprehend and fun to implement.
How does someone get started with The SPURS Program?
Susan Hoffman Peacock owns and operates Hidden River Ranch in Corona, CA. Lessons and training programs are available at this location at all times. Susan is a popular clinician and lecturer. She may already be coming into your area. Clinic and engagement dates are available on her website, www.dressagepeacock.com. You may contact Susan directly to plan a clinic or speaking engagement.
Susan teaches USDF Adult Camps (often in Ohio at Grand Haven Farm with Pamala Banker from Atlanta, Ga.), and co-teaches clinics with her good friend James Shaw author of Ride From Within (book and DVD series) and Tai Chi for the Equestrian DVD.
Susan has been training other trainers through a highly successful apprenticeship program over the last 10 years. Erin Vallarino was the first apprentice to become an Approved SPURS Instructor. With the help of the apprentice program, Erin has achieved her USDF 2nd level Certification as an Instructor/Trainer and now has her own training barn at The Hanson Dam Equestrian Center in Southern California. You can contact Erin at www.blazickdressage.com to check her availability.
The SPURS Program was designed with success in mind!
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