How Do You Become A Riding Instructor Or Coach?
• Find a good riding school with a good reputation. Although all riding students should try a find a good riding school, it is even more important for someone who plans to go into a profession that is very reliant on reputation. For an unqualified or newly qualified instructor having the recommendation and contacts of a respected instructor can be make or break. • Take and watch riding and horse care lessons, even if you already know how to ride and care for horses. Being able to ride and care for horses is not the same as being able to teach riding and horse care. Watching is, in many cases, better, as you can watch a range of levels, do not have to focus on learning or riding yourself and it’s free. • Tell your instructor your ambitions. They are the person in the best position to help and advise you. • Get involved at the riding school. Although it is a good idea to view as many schools and instructors as possible early on, at this stage it is best to make a commitment to only one o
