Crystal Dempsey
Certified
Riding Instructor for 20 years with
CHA
"Certified Horsemanship Association"
To teach both - English & Western riding!
Certified
Riding Instructor for 20 years with
CHA
"Certified Horsemanship Association"
To teach both - English & Western riding!
About Me!
I've owned and ridden horses since I was 4 years old, with the exception of a few years when I first got married and had my son, I've been riding for over 55 years.
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I have a variety of experience; showing in both Western and English classes at open (winning year end high point awards in Hunter Under Saddle) and AQHA (American Quarter Horse) registered shows. Including the Dixie Nationals. I competed in the all-around events on two different horses in various classes such as: Hunter under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Trail Class, Western Horsemanship & Western Pleasure.
I've always enjoyed pattern classes, setting goals and attention to detail. So I decided to try dressage and liked the details of it. . There was lots to learn but I enjoyed the journey. We were happy and did quite well at the levels we competed at and it was loads of fun. (Yes, riding should also be fun!) I attended clinics and worked with various instructors and soon realized that no matter your goals; all horses would benefit from the basics of dressage in their training. I definitely believe the fundamentals of dressage is a good starting point; whatever your eventual riding goals are !
Working together, my horse and I received the scores needed to receive the USDF Qualified Rider Award, my horse received his 10 scores needed for his Training Level Performance certificate and we qualified for Regionals in first 3 "rated" weekend dressage competitions we attended. Including winning the division and over-all high point awards at only our second Rated dressage competition to compete in.
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A little about my CHA certification:
Because riding skills alone do not make a good instructor. You must be able to "teach" these skills to others also. You not only need to have a trained eye for correcting position mistakes while keeping things safe, including helping the rider advance and have fun while doing it!
I decided in 2000 that I wanted to share my passion for horses with others...but I wanted to go to the best riding instructor certification program, in my opinion, that I could find (Certified Horsemanship Association) and be judged by professionals on my ability as a rider and instructor. I chose CHA to get my certification because they require a rigorous 5 day clinic you must attend and it starts at daylight and ends long after dark! :) The clinic is Not to teach you the intricacies of "HOW" to be a qualified instructor....IT DOES evaluate the skills you ALREADY HAVE! Passing is not guaranteed. Plus it's done in real time not based on a video you send in. You are judged on all aspects required by CHA for teaching and riding as well as their Huge emphasis on safety practices!
I received the highest certification possible at the combined clinic that I attended. I was encouraged by both Clinic Instructor's at the clinic to pursue my own CI designation; but it wasn't what I wanted at the time and would have required a lot of traveling....I wanted to start my own lesson/boarding program instead.
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My goal ALWAYS in teaching is to help develop a confident rider with an excellent position/seat with effective but soft hands, while making the process of learning enjoyable and FUN and above all else SAFE!!
I've owned and ridden horses since I was 4 years old, with the exception of a few years when I first got married and had my son, I've been riding for over 55 years.
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I have a variety of experience; showing in both Western and English classes at open (winning year end high point awards in Hunter Under Saddle) and AQHA (American Quarter Horse) registered shows. Including the Dixie Nationals. I competed in the all-around events on two different horses in various classes such as: Hunter under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation, Trail Class, Western Horsemanship & Western Pleasure.
I've always enjoyed pattern classes, setting goals and attention to detail. So I decided to try dressage and liked the details of it. . There was lots to learn but I enjoyed the journey. We were happy and did quite well at the levels we competed at and it was loads of fun. (Yes, riding should also be fun!) I attended clinics and worked with various instructors and soon realized that no matter your goals; all horses would benefit from the basics of dressage in their training. I definitely believe the fundamentals of dressage is a good starting point; whatever your eventual riding goals are !
Working together, my horse and I received the scores needed to receive the USDF Qualified Rider Award, my horse received his 10 scores needed for his Training Level Performance certificate and we qualified for Regionals in first 3 "rated" weekend dressage competitions we attended. Including winning the division and over-all high point awards at only our second Rated dressage competition to compete in.
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A little about my CHA certification:
Because riding skills alone do not make a good instructor. You must be able to "teach" these skills to others also. You not only need to have a trained eye for correcting position mistakes while keeping things safe, including helping the rider advance and have fun while doing it!
I decided in 2000 that I wanted to share my passion for horses with others...but I wanted to go to the best riding instructor certification program, in my opinion, that I could find (Certified Horsemanship Association) and be judged by professionals on my ability as a rider and instructor. I chose CHA to get my certification because they require a rigorous 5 day clinic you must attend and it starts at daylight and ends long after dark! :) The clinic is Not to teach you the intricacies of "HOW" to be a qualified instructor....IT DOES evaluate the skills you ALREADY HAVE! Passing is not guaranteed. Plus it's done in real time not based on a video you send in. You are judged on all aspects required by CHA for teaching and riding as well as their Huge emphasis on safety practices!
I received the highest certification possible at the combined clinic that I attended. I was encouraged by both Clinic Instructor's at the clinic to pursue my own CI designation; but it wasn't what I wanted at the time and would have required a lot of traveling....I wanted to start my own lesson/boarding program instead.
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My goal ALWAYS in teaching is to help develop a confident rider with an excellent position/seat with effective but soft hands, while making the process of learning enjoyable and FUN and above all else SAFE!!
For More Information: Mike Dempsey 870-573-0694 - Owner/Barn Manager
Crystal Dempsey - Trainer/Instructor-476-4529
or [email protected]
and on Facebook ~ Shamrock Farms, LLC
3101 Porter Drive
Paragould, Arkansas 72450
Crystal Dempsey - Trainer/Instructor-476-4529
or [email protected]
and on Facebook ~ Shamrock Farms, LLC
3101 Porter Drive
Paragould, Arkansas 72450