Horse riding instructors teach people to ride horses and improve their riding technique.
What does a horse riding instructor do?
Horse riding instructors teach people to ride horses and improve their riding technique. You may specialise in teaching a specific age group or a specific riding discipline, such as dressage. You’ll need to be a highly proficient rider and good with animals. Most horse riding instructors have years of experience of riding and caring for horses and ponies.What do I need to do to become a horse riding instructor?
While there are no specific qualifications required to be a horse riding instructor, most work towards a recognised qualification. These are offered by organisations such as the British Horse Society (BHS) and the Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS).Desirable qualifications
- BHS professional qualification
- ABRS professional qualification