Professional Development Workshop
Trainers & Instructors – Join us at the Creek!
February 7-9, 2027
Sunday – Tuesday
An exciting, educational networking opportunity with other Professional Riding Instructors from across the country.
In collaboration with Louisville Equestrian Center, we are pleased to invite you to join us at Rock Creek Riding Club in Louisville, KY for this workshop. We’ll have access to the arena for live demonstrations of teaching techniques, and the historic Clubhouse for all discussions, presentations and meals.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION — BEGINNING NOVEMBER 15th
Space is limited to 65 attendees, and you must be a declared Professional.
First-come, first-serve – so get your registration in and hotel room booked ASAP.
Workshop Registration Fee: $250
This fee covers your attendance to all meetings, conference materials, welcome reception/dinner Sunday night, lunch Monday and Tuesday, and shuttle transportation to/from the hotel for those of you who fly in.
Step 1 – Workshop Registration — COMING NOV 15
Step 2 – Reserve Hotel – booking link coming soon!
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr By IHG
830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY, 40209
**** 4-Star Hotel
1-502-367-2251
$139/night plus tax
Free Parking
Hotel Shuttle
Pet Friendly
Restaurant/Bar onsite
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Sunday, February 7th
12:30pm Check In
1:00– 3:45pm In the Arena – Teaching Discussions / Riding Lesson Demonstrations
4:00pm Meet & Greet, Reception, Welcoming Remarks
4:30pm Professional Guest Speaker
6:00pm Catered Dinner
7:00pm Professional Guest Speaker
Monday, February 8th
8:00am Registration, Coffee & Continental Breakfast
8:30am Industry Mentor Presentation
9:00 – 11:45am 45 min Roundtable Discussions (every hour on the hour)
Noon Catered Lunch
1:00 – 3:45pm 45 min Roundtable Discussions
4:00pm Industry Mentor Presentation
4:30pm Professional Guest Speaker
Tuesday – February 9th
8:00am Coffee & Continental Breakfast
9:00-11:45am 45 min Roundtable Discussions
12:00pm Catered Lunch
1:00pm Professional Guest Speaker
2:30pm Recognition & Closing Remarks
Professional Guest Speakers
Jamie
Roundtable & Panel Discussion Topics – facilitated by Industry Mentors
Camps, Clinics, and Other Money Makers
Longevity in the Horse Business
Hiring Instructors
The Working Student
Skill Levels and Stepping Up
Using a Curriculum Based Program
Fun Lessons—how to Keep Them Coming Back
Policies, Procedures and Pricing
Insurance and Legal
Introducing Competition and “the Money Talk”
Gettin’ Them in the Door
Extending Your Client’s Shelf Life
Making More Money without Spending It
Leasing
