Mentors for Rider Wars will commit to hosting individual riders for in person and virtual sessions from the end of April through August 20th, 2025. The competing riders will expect a 2 hour (more or less) session on either riding or ground work, with elements covering choices of bits, knowing whether a horse is experiencing discomfort, basic understanding of saddle fit, as well as a follow up video submission for the mentor to review and provide feedback on at least once.
Riders cover the cost of this visit, which includes the feedback of on their video submission. The fee will be decided by Heart of Phoenix and be across the board for all mentors.
Mentors must be reliable and have an establish business training, providing lessons and/or clinics. We will be looking for mentors with an eye for solid horsemanship, comfort of the horse, saddle fit knowlege, a heart for equine welfare and a solid ability to teach.
This event will help you expand your client base as a clinican, better your skills as an instructor (riders will fill out and submit surveys after they leave a session with you), and it will establish you as a go to person when someone wants to learn. It is an ideal platform to help you if you're looking to gain clients online and in person nationally.
Mentors ARE competing, as well. The mentor who coaches the top 1-3 riders (points combined) in all divisions (a scale to make this equal for all mentors, as some will coach more than others will be created) will receive a cash prize and award.