Anthony Strange
Knox,IN
Summary
Experienced boarding school instructor with a strong foundation in traditional British Cavalry tactics, equine training, horse riding techniques, and military horsemanship. Who plays a crucial role in fostering a safe environment for students to develop leadership skills, through practice, feedback, practice, and reflection. Whose expertise lies in teaching and instilling discipline and respect for tradition, while providing a safe environment whilst teaching and coaching.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Horsemanship Instructor
Culver Academies
09.2022 - Current
- Lead the Horsemanship TRC 2023.
- Developed and implemented new Horsemanship curriculum.
- Create, plan, deliver and evaluate riding lessons and coaching sessions.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Met with students, counselors, and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Communicated student progress to counselors and military mentor to provide information and support for leadership.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Mentored new instructors, sharing valuable insights and strategies for success.
- Developed and clearly presented rules, guidelines and objectives to students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
Household Cavalry Riding Staff
British Army Household Cavalry
09.2016 - 10.2020
- Assessed soldiers' abilities and interests to develop personalized learning objectives and lesson plans.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Instructed two classes of 10-25 soldiers daily.
- Conducted needs assessments to determine soldiers' satisfaction with wellness programs, events, and services.
- Optimized instruction based on feedback and assessments of courses.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Household Cavalry Riding Instructor
British Army Household Cavalry
10.2011 - 09.2016
- Taught proper communication and riding commands for optimal control and safety around horses to hundreds of soldiers.
- Educated soldiers on proper conditions for horse health maintenance.
- Supported soldiers needing extra assistance in learning basic tenets of horseback riding with patience and deliberation.
- Diffused potentially dangerous situations between horses and soldiers with practices instilled through experience and deliberation.
- Provided accountability for hundreds of soldiers responsible for veterinary visit schedule, feeding routines and cleaning practices for horses, tack, and kit.
Education
Adv. Regimental Riding Instructor Certification - Supervision, Instruction, Training, And Management
Ministry of Defense
London, UK08.2017
Level 3 Diploma - Work-based Horse Care And Management
City And Guilds College
London, UK06.2017
BHSQ Level 3 Certificate - BHS Preliminary Teaching of Horse Riding
British Horse Society
UK12.2015
Skills
- Performed supervisory duties to meet the ceremonial requirements of London District Mounted Units
- Explain and carry out logistics in organising mounted parades and honor organizations
- Complete student comments and EPRs
- Successfully teach and coach riders of varying abilities
- Ensure a positive and safe environment for learning
- Lancers Assistant Head Coach
- Trick Riding Head Coach
Accomplishments
- 2016 Completed the Mongolian Derby: The world's longest horse race, 1000km across the Mongolian Steppe on unbacked Mongolian horses.
Timeline
Horsemanship Instructor
Culver Academies
09.2022 - Current
Household Cavalry Riding Staff
British Army Household Cavalry
09.2016 - 10.2020
Household Cavalry Riding Instructor
British Army Household Cavalry
10.2011 - 09.2016
Adv. Regimental Riding Instructor Certification - Supervision, Instruction, Training, And Management
Ministry of Defense
Level 3 Diploma - Work-based Horse Care And Management
City And Guilds College
BHSQ Level 3 Certificate - BHS Preliminary Teaching of Horse Riding
British Horse Society
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