Tips for Finding a Horse Riding Instructor Abroad
Tips for Finding a Riding Instructor
Whether it’s your first time riding a horse or you already ride but want to improve your mastery, finding the right instructor takes both time and effort. Having the right instructor is crucial for developing your riding skills as your riding performance depends on how well you are taught the basics. If you are as passionate about riding as I am, then finding an instructor/place to ride will be crucial abroad (styles differ greatly depending where you are, which makes it an awesome cultural experience as well!). Below I will go over a few tips I put together based on my experiences looking for a horse riding school Canberra.
Horse Riding Promo for Australia
Before the tips though, I wanted to show this awesome Australian riding promo, in case you’re ever in the area!
On to the Tips!
The safest choice for an instructor would be someone who is certified. Certified instructors have to go through various written and practical test before they can earn their certificate. So by getting a certified instructor, you are sure to get someone who knows what they are doing. But even when getting a certified instructor, you should ask questions like from which organization they got their certification from.
In case you are unable to find an instructor you prefer the only way to get a good instructor is to visit a facility, observe the instructors, ask a lot of questions and if possible get reviews from previous or current students.
If you are a first-time rider these are some key points that you should look for when getting an instructor:
Types of Lessons and Cost
The first thing you should evaluate is the lessons your instructor will provide. How long will be each lesson, how much time is spent on horseback, how many members are in a group (if you are getting a group lesson) are some of the most common questions to keep in mind when selecting an instructor. On top of these things, you should also look for what packages are being offered and if the lessons are fairly priced or not.
Riding Style
One of the major things to consider when getting an instructor is what riding style he teaches. Choose an instructor based on the riding style you want to learn or are most interested in.
Insurance
Insurance is a must and you must always check if their insurance is current. While injuries are not common, horseback riding and all equine sports inherently incur some risk. You don’t want to be caught with an instructor who lacks liability protection.
Stable and Horses
When choosing an instructor, you should always check if their horses and stables are in good condition and if the stables are clean or not. A clean stable and a healthy horse represent the instructor’s passion about for his profession.
Confidence
A very important characteristic you should look for in an instructor is his confidence because an instructor will only be able to increase a student’s confidence if he himself is confident.
I’m Amanda and I’m a serial traveler. I love exploring and blogging about cultures, customs and the experiences I’ve been blessed enough to have abroad. I’m a lover of cats, the beach, and a nice Pina Colada. Nice to meet you! 🙂
Amanda
I'm Amanda and I'm a serial traveler. I love exploring and blogging about cultures, customs and the experiences I've been blessed enough to have abroad. I'm a lover of cats, the beach, and a nice Pina Colada. Nice to meet you! :)
