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Daun Hohman

North Collins,NY

Summary

Daun Hohman has been working with and riding horses for over 30 years in more than 15 different equestrian disciplines. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching young and adult riders and in managing large horse barns. She was an under-resourced youth and attests that horses are the reason for her achievements in life. Hohman believes that her success with young riders is best measured by their own growth and achievements. Her qualifications are drawn from her deep experience with horse training extensive one-on-one teaching with youth from varying backgrounds and abilities her innovative approach with creative student-specific and sensory-integrated methods, including for those with broad-band learning disabilities with difficulty in sensory, visual and auditory processing

Second version of summary- Dynamic equestrian trainer and manager with a proven track record of enhancing rider development and performance. Trained more than 250 horses, implementing tailored teaching strategies that promote inclusivity and confidence among youth riders. Established impactful programs that prioritize safety and skill, demonstrating a commitment to community engagement and empowerment.

Third version of summary- Dedicated equestrian expert with extensive experience in horse training, rider assessment, and program development. Proficient in creating adaptive lesson plans that cater to varying abilities, particularly for youth facing challenges. Recognized for fostering a positive environment that encourages self-discipline and lifelong success in riding.

Work History

Trainer and Manager

  • Trained more than 250 horses at least 100 of those for the safety and skills of young riders.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate rider performance and training needs.
  • Provided one-on-one coaching to improve individual rider performance.
  • Maintained records of training sessions and participant progress.
  • Organized team-building activities to foster a positive learning environment.
  • Organized team-building activities to enhance collaboration and create a positive learning environment.
  • Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to keep trainees motivated.
  • Provided constructive feedback and positive reinforcement to maintain motivation and support trainee development.
  • Identified and suggested improvements for training processes.
  • She has had businesses that provided horse property management (including barns of 20-45 horses), horse care management, horse training, equine nutrition, rider instruction.

Evaluator

  • In her early 20s, Hohman volunteered extensively with Erie County 4-H judging shows, leading clinics, confirming that every young rider and horse pair was safely prepared for 4-H competition, performing more than 600 evaluations over five years.
  • Established 4H safe competition equine program with standards still in use.
  • Assisted in designing evaluation frameworks tailored to specific program goals.

Instructor

  • Instructed hundreds of young riders and adults.
  • Organized a new 4-H team and instructed her young teammates to prepare them for competitions. She herself as a young adult at the time.
  • While still in her late teens had more than 45 students (70% of them youth riders), competing across Western New York every weekend from April to October.
  • She has taught continuously since that time to students ranging in age from six to adults.
  • Teaches a wide range of disciplines in both English and Western styles.
  • Developed a foundation-oriented style that uses building blocks to progress, incorporating core fundamentals that serve in many disciplines.
  • Uses her mentor's approach of 'what, how and why' as a basis of her own teaching style.
  • in-depth research about brain development from birth to adolescence and alternative ways to learn related to her son's diagnosis with sensory processing disorders and learning disabilities.
  • Incorporated sensory- and auditory-integrated approaches in into training riders.
  • Has used the resulting teaching methods with almost 100 youth riders.
  • Hohman’s teaching philosophy centers on inclusivity, especially for struggling or under-resourced youth whom other instructors refused.
  • Encourages confidence, communication, self-reliance, self-discipline, responsibility, and courage in trainees to develop life-long success.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student groups.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
  • Implemented educational technology to support learning activities.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance.
  • Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives.

Education

General Educational Development (GED)
Eden, NY
01-1998

Skills

  • Horse training and equine management
  • Rider evaluation and performance assessment
  • Adaptive teaching and lesson planning
  • Team leadership and program development
  • Conflict resolution and inclusivity practices
  • Communication skills and clear verbal communication

Philosophy

When her son was diagnosed with sensory processing disorders and learning disabilities, she did in-depth research about brain development from birth to adolescence and alternative ways to learn, incorporated sensory- and auditory-integrated approaches in his home-schooling, working to bridge the gap between the affected child’s ears and brain, and has used the resulting teaching methods with almost 100 youth riders. Hohman’s teaching philosophy centers on inclusivity, especially for struggling or under-resourced youth whom other instructors refused. She believes that working with horses encourages confidence, communication, self-reliance, self-discipline and courage, as well as the responsibility that all youth must develop for success.

Accomplishments

  • Grand Champion- 4H open and breed equine events

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Instructor

General Educational Development (GED)

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