I strongly believe, no matter how good a coach is, you should not spend more then a few years with one trainer. No one person can teach you everything and everyone will teach you something - even if its what NOT to do.

It sounds like you've just outgrown each other - it doesn't mean she hasn't taught you a lot or isn't good at her job -so don't feel guilty about moving on - its all part of the natural progression of riding.

I have 2-3 students who I plan to move to MY coach this fall. It's not because I can't teach them anything new - I continue my OWN riding education, so I'm constantly learning new things to teach my students....but its because they've been with me for a long while, and I think its important they they start getting fresh eyes on their riding and hearing things with a little different perspective.

I have students who have rode with coaches with MUCH more experience then I ....but sometimes I may explain something differently or approach something at a different angle and they will master something they've been trying to get for a long time under that other coach.

The benefit of different perspectives is only something you can get when you work with different instructors.

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Good thread about trainer shopping

http://www.horsegroomingsupplies.com...ml#post3344399

Just like different horses teach us different things and each of them will hone a different skill - so do trainers.