QUALIFICATION:

I graduated as a riding teacher from the Icelandic Equestrian University, Hólaskóli, in 2001. Since then I have been teaching within Iceland and abroad. In 2005 I qualified as a high-school teacher from the University of Akureyri.

MY PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING:

The teacher needs to work in cooperation with the student to set goals for his/her training. I believe it is extremely important that there is a good understanding between the students and teacher. The students should feel comfortable, both with the teacher and within the group, they should feel free to ask questions at any stage and discuss what they have learned and experienced.

I always try my best to insure that my students understand what I teach, that is why I explain every exercise thoroughly as well as any advice that I give. For most people riding is a leisure activity and the teacher needs to keep in mind that the student should feel comfortable and have fun while learning something new!

CURRENT TEACHING:

I  give riding-courses in various countries, including Sweden, Finland, Holland, Faeroe Islands, New Zealand, Australia, USA and of course Iceland. Currently I’m teaching a couple of courses in Hólaskóli, one concerning the “Behaviour of Horses”  and the other concerning the  “The History of Riding”.

I also give seminars and lectures about multiple topics;

- the behaviour science of horses

- genetics of horse colours

- history of the art of riding

- history of breeding judging

- the horses biomechanics

- building up the riding horse in the correct way

- and more.

If you would like to hire me as a teacher, then please get in contact with me.