Robin Walker: Translating Instincts to Instruction

In this episode of “In Stride,” Sinead is joined by international event rider and show jumper Robin Walker. Robin Walker is an event and show jump rider, trainer, breeder, and ICP Level 4 USEA Instructor. Robin has ridden up to the grand prix level in show jumping and the 3* level in eventing. Originally from the United Kingdom, Robin moved to the US in 1996 and opened Maute House Farm in Grass Lake, Michigan, where he continues to run his sport horse breeding and training program. Robin is a faculty member and assessor for the USEA instructor certification program, sits on the Future Event Horse committee, and served as the 2013 Area VIII young rider coach. Robin is passionate about sharing his knowledge with the next generation of riders and bringing talented young horses up the levels. In this episode, Robin discusses various topics related to training horses and riders, including: • Translating his instincts as a rider into something that can be communicated to his students. • Setting his barn and business up in a thoughtful, efficient, and economical way. • The re-organization of the Instructor Certification Program and their goal to establish a standard within the sport. • Moving to the US and the effect leaving his family had on his career. • His experience in breeding and training young horses up the levels of eventing and show jumping. Join Robin and Sinead in this exciting conversation about establishing a standard for riding and teaching.