How do you become a riding instructor?

To become a certified horse-riding instructor through the American Riding Instructors Association, you need to have at least a year of horse-riding teaching experience. You are required to complete oral, written, and practical tests before you are certified.

1. What qualifications do I need to be a riding instructor?
2. Do you need a qualification to teach horse riding?
3. What GCSE Do you need to be a riding instructor?
4. How long does it take to become a riding instructor?
5. Can you teach horse riding without insurance?
6. How long does it take to learn to ride horse?
7. What do you call horse riding pants?
8. How do you get CHA certified?
9. What qualifications do you need to work with horses?

What qualifications do I need to be a riding instructor?

Employers will usually expect you to have qualifications from the British Horse Society (BHS) or Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS). To gain the qualifications, you will need to complete training which will give you the skills and knowledge needed to pass the BHS or ABRS exams.

Do you need a qualification to teach horse riding?

Legally you don't need any formal qualifications to teach riding but I have done quite a few, including my Pony Club teaching qualification and the UK Credited Coaches Level 2 qualification.

What GCSE Do you need to be a riding instructor?

You'll usually need: some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship. 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship.

How long does it take to become a riding instructor?

To begin the path to riding instructor certification, each rider should have at least a year of teaching experience. Each rider should meet riding skill requirements, complete a 7-day certification course and participate in one open clinic.

Can you teach horse riding without insurance?

AS an instructor, you obviously need insurance cover to protect you in the course of your commercial activities. Anyone involved in business-related equestrian activities should have public liability insurance. ... “First is riding instructor liability, providing cover when an instructor is giving lessons to a rider.

How long does it take to learn to ride horse?

Where to start? It has been my experience that for people taking 1 riding lesson a week, it generally takes approximately 2 years to develop enough competence that you can safely to all the basics of horse care and riding on your own (e.g. catch, tie, lead, tack up, ride, go down the trail).

What do you call horse riding pants?

Jodhpurs, or 'jods' as they are often called, are full length 'riding trousers', made from a comfortable stretchy fabric. They are designed to be worn with short jodhpur or paddock boots and are often too bulky around the ankle to be comfortably worn with long riding boots. Browse our selection of jodhpurs here.

How do you get CHA certified?

THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS. The certification process involves evaluation by two CHA Certifiers, in a multi-day certification clinic held at approved CHA Program Member host site facilities.

What qualifications do you need to work with horses?

Although a formal qualification isn't strictly necessary, most Riding Instructors have a BHS or ABRS qualification. You'll need to be physically fit and happy to work outside in all weathers. As well as being an excellent rider, of course.