Instructors want to develop physically skillful riders, thinking riders, and aware riders; riding should be taught with a holistic approach taking into account the 3 domains of learning:  psychomotor, cognitive, and affective.  As with any sport, riders need pre-requisite skills that form the foundation for more complex skills.  Riders can be systematically developed and it is our job as teachers of riding to continually search for ways to teach more effectively and help students attain their goals as riders working in partnership with their horses, no matter what level they desire to attain or sport in which they choose to participate.