Our primary goal is to provide learning and training experiences for teachers so they are competent and accurate in their transfer of knowledge to their students. Once a person is accurate in the content and applications of the work, they will be able to quickly improve through practice and experience. A certified Practitioner working in Phase 3 may request consideration for instructor training.

• Bringing horses through under saddle and transferring that knowledge to students
• Communicating the message (what, why, how) of Connected Riding to groups
• Challenging and supporting students to take ownership of their learning
• Applying appropriate teaching methods for each particular student's learning needs
• Becoming leaders and team members within the CEI organization

A minimum 2 years of (additional) training after practitioner-level training which includes the following:




20 days of Connected Riding training from Peggy and certified instructors

• 2 (4-5 day) instructor-training intensives with Peggy
• Assist once at a horse expo with Peggy or a certified instructor
• 2 co-teaching events: after attending one instructor intensive, upon approval, co-teach 1 venue with Peggy, and 1 venue with a certified instructor
• Mentoring 2 times per year (4 times total) either in person or via phone and email with either one chosen mentor (a CEI certified instructor) per year, or 'round robin' with any of the CEI certified instructors. Mentoring contacts must be logged and documented.

Document using pictures, video, journaling, etc., Connected Riding and groundwork applications over a 90-day period as you:

• Reschool one horse
• Reschool one rider's posture and body use unmounted
• Start a novice riding student in Connected Riding

Projects require pre-approval by Peggy or a certified instructor.

A minimum of 100 hours of riding time logged and documented over a 2-year period

• A minimum of 2 Group talks
• A minimum of 100 hours of teaching time logged and documented over a 2-year period

• Master the coursework of Connected Riding Practitioner
• Have more substantial horsemanship skills
• Be able to teach large groups (more than 6 people)
• Demonstrate Phases 1-3 of Connected Riding with people and horses
• Be actively riding and training in Phase 3
• Maintain an empathetic, respectful, professional demeanor

• Complete the curriculum, project, attendance, and teaching requirements for instructor certification.
• Through video and onsite observation, complete a Phase 3 riding and teaching proficiency assessment.
• Submit a current IDP (individual development plan) for your continuing education planning.