Author: Elbrock Sodherock

Riding instructors, to be successful at their craft, must strive to gain an exceptional understanding of several key equestrian subjects. By increasing their skill in the 3 aspects of riding instruction, horse training and stable management, instructors can build their business to be a viable and sustainable enterprise.

Rider Work 

Instructors help riders improve their skills on horseback. Quality riding instruction accommodates students with a widely variable array of skill levels. Beginner riding instruction can be taught in group lessons. Teaching students on an individual basis benefits those requesting intermediate and advanced equestrian training. A firm foundation in the basics of proper equitation, as well as training horseback riders over schooling horse jumps and cavaletti, encompass topics in which the instructor must be well versed.

Horse Work

Instructors also often work as horse trainers. Student mounts may need additional training that the novice equestrian is not currently skilled enough …