LIVE ONLINE LESSONS started for me during covid lockdowns so that clients could continue their training with me, all thanks to modern apps such as WhatsApp Video, FaceTime etc and the very brilliant Pivo Live Lesson.
As the UK returned to ‘normal’ my regular clients asked me to keep it going, as I can’t always get to them as often as they would like. My diary is getting constantly busier with online training as it also saves you both time and money not having to travel out to train, as well as being so much easier to book in with me, than waiting for a clinic date.
Whilst it may seem daunting at first, it is actually very easy to do and works brilliantly! All of my clients are making so much progress training online and tell me it feels just like I’m there with them, teaching with my speakers.
Interested? You will need …
- Good phone signal/internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data). Some of my clients use a portable signal booster at their yard eg Starlink Mini
- Fully charged mobile phone capable of making video calls
- Fully charged Bluetooth headphones so we can hear and speak to each other
⁃ For WhatsApp Video/Facetime it has proven possible to have a successful lesson without a second person holding the device. If you do have a helper to hold the device, it gives us more options of view points. If there are two people we pop one of the earphones in the riders ear and one in the helpers ear. Then everybody including the helper enjoys the fun of learning how to improve your dressage!
⁃ Pivo Live Lessons - no one else needed, just the Pivo pod. Connect your phone to your Pivo and then send me a live lessons link. I connect to this link on my laptop and then I can see you as if I’m there. The Pivo follows you, zooming in and out automatically. I also have guest control over the Pivo from my laptop. It’s absolutely bloody brilliant!
PIXEM is another fantastic (but more expensive) robot for videoing you riding. No second person required.
With all the options, as well as a potential 75 minutes of time with me, I will send you videos of parts of the lesson and a written report to remind you of your progress and your homework.
Before booking in, check your signal in the arena or field where you plan to have your lesson. Make a video call to a friend, walk around to ensure you maintain a stable connection throughout. To check your earphones, leave your device at one end of the area and walk to the other end to check your range.
After you’re own checks, I like to have a free practice run with you. Then we both know you will be more relaxed about it all on the day of our actual lesson and can therefore gain the most from our time together.
TIME - I allow 1 hour and 15 minutes for these sessions so we can just completely relax, no rush, no stress. I ensure the horse still only ever works for 45 minutes. We then have time to chat about future goals, theory/principles, or any other subjects I can help you with.
PRICE - £60 for 1 hour 15 minutes, videos and written report.
Pivo live lesson link - https://support.pivo.ai/hc/en-001/articles/4408303665293-Getting-started-with-Lessons-mode
Pixem lesson link - https://tv.movensee.com/
