English Riding Lessons Western Riding Lessons Horse Training Equitation Horsemanship

ABOUT BASICS Equestrian Training by Nancy Cummings

TEACHING ♦ DEMONSTRATING ♦ EXPLAINING ♦ SHOWING ♦ EQUITATION ♦ PATIENCE ♦ ACCOMPLISHMENTS ♦
CERTIFIED RIDING INSTRUCTION ♦ HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS ♦ INSURED INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING ♦ EXPERIENCED ♦ HORSE TRAINING ♦ EQUITATION ♦ HORSEMANSHIP ♦ ENGLISH WESTERN TRAIL RIDING LESSONS ♦ SAFE HORSEBACK RIDING ♦ EXPERIENCED RIDING INSTRUCTOR ♦ EXPERIENCE HORSE TRAINER ♦ EQUESTRIAN HEALTH AND FIRST AID

Professionalism / Certification / Insurance & Achievements

I provide the security and professionalism of being fully insured with complete Worldwide Liability, Care and Custody Coverage enabling me to teach horseback riding and train your horse from ANY location - YOUR PLACE or MINE!.

I recognize and accept the responsibility of maintaining current Red Cross Certification in both Emergency First Aid and CPR.

I can assure my experience and knowledge by being proudly certified by the American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA) - and recently honored by being selected as One of the Top 50 Riding Instructors in America! See www.riding-instructor.com for the ARIA Website and more info!

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Riding / Training / Instruction

For the New Rider: I love the privilege of introducing the infinite world of horses to those that want to learn. Our first session will begin with a review of your past experience, level of interest and any particular goals you would like to reach in your training.

All of my sessions emphasize:

Safety:  At all times for horse and rider - both on the ground or under saddle.
Horsemanship: The overall basics and responsibilities of caring for a horse on a daily basis.
Equitation:The basis of all riding no matter what discipline - english, western, trail. You will learn how to develop a strong balanced seat, quiet controlled body and the skill to ride with your horse instead of just on your horse.

For the Novice to Experienced Rider:   Building on the basic foundations, I will provide an educated eye and clear step by step actions and exercises to ensure that you reach your riding goals - whether it be solving a particular problem in your riding or communication with your horse or simply moving on to the next levels of skill and ability. My goal is to help you be the best rider you can be by having more fun and confidence each time you mount up.

For your Horse: I use experience and patience in training or retraining your horse - whether it be putting the finishing touches of responsive leg yields, adding the safety of a good stop, de-spooking for the trail or arena or strong ground manners - all making your horse safer, happier, and a pleasure to handle.

Some very kind comments from a few of my clients!:

"I have been working with an amazing trainer who would be absolutly perfect for both you and your mother's needs. She is trustworthy, reliable, knowledgeable, and all around a phenomenal instructor for both humans and equines alike. Her name is Nancy Cummings of "About Basics Training" (http://www.aboutbasicsriding.com/). She is great at individually assessing both the needs of the rider and horse so you are guaranteed to progress on any issues you may have while building your confidence as a rider. I would recommend her without reservation. She is located in the Milpitas area but is also known to travel so that may be helpful to you both. I am not sure if you have already found a trainer but thought I would respond either way just in case. Good Luck!"
Anonymous - Taken from the BAEN Message Board in Response to a Query for an Instructor to help with Confidence Issues

"I would also absolutely recommend Nancy Cummings. She's a great horsewoman with a ton of knowledge and a great way of teaching. She's a great all around teacher, with extensive knowledge of both english and western riding. I'm primarily a dressage rider, and she's helped me greatly . She has an excellent eye and is a lot of fun. Definately a person that you will learn a lot from AND have a great time doing it. Plus she teaches out of a really nice facility with an indoor, outdoor and trails (www.indianhillsranch.com)."
Tonya N.

"I know of a fabulous instructor in the Bay Area! Her name is Nancy Cummings. She is my instructor, my horses savior, and my life line with all my problems that I have with my horse. She is clear, concise, supportive, and ensures that I know exactly what she is asking of me. She is listed on the Baen board as an instructor. I highly recommend her with out reservations."
Sandra S.

"Nancy Cummings is your gal !!! I have ridden endurance/trail for many years and really dislike arena work. Nancy has been working with me and has helped me sooo much. She is able to communicate to you what your horse is doing, what you need to do so that you get the results you want. She is easy to work with, both you and your horse will love her. I look forward now to my next arena lesson !!"
Marla G.