Contact: Charlotte Kneeland
ARIA@Riding-Instructor.com

Top 50 Riding Instructor nominations close March 31st

Riding Instructor magazine, the official publication of the American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA), has announced that as part of the magazine’s commitment to promoting excellence in the teaching of riding, 50 outstanding instructors will be selected for the magazine’s Top 50 list. The 2009 winners will be announced on August 1st, and awards will be presented at the National Riding Instructors Convention in Naples, Florida on November 18-21.

“The Top 50 Riding Instructors in America list will give national exposure to some very talented teachers who might otherwise not receive national accolades. While some of the teachers on the list may be nationally known, others will be local heroes in their respective communities, working with riders of all abilities and backgrounds. They are on the front line to help the sport of riding grow”, said the magazine’s publisher, Charlotte Kneeland.

Nominations must include a biographical sketch (200 words maximum) about the instructor and his/her accomplishments, along with at least two photographs of the instructor. Self-nominations are accepted. Nominations must be submitted by e-mail and must be received no later than March 31st, 2009. To submit nominations, e-mail ARIA@riding-instructor.com

ARIA’s Corporate Sponsors generously provide the Top 50 Awards. Their support is an essential ingredient for the services provided by ARIA and Riding Instructor magazine to riding instructors, coaches, trainers, stable owners and stable managers. Our thanks to Cover-All, Charles Owen, SmartPak, Markel Insurance Company, Wahl, Schneiders Saddlery, Foran Equine Products, Equisure, Farrier’s Formula, Absorbine, Schleese Saddlery Service, Triple Crown Nutrition, Lake Erie College, Jeffers Equine and FarmTek Equine Supply.

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