Occupation horse riding instructor

Horse riding instructors teach people of all ages, levels of ability and experience to ride horses.

Tasks

• Plan and organise horse riding practice sessions for groups or individuals.
• Develop training programmes suited to individual riders and groups.
• Conduct practice sessions to teach horse riding and related activities to groups or individuals, making sure that training is carried out safely.
• Give practical demonstrations of riding activities.
• Observe riders in order to spot and help correct problems in riding techniques, etc.
• Select, store, inspect and maintain specialised clothing, equipment and supplies.
• Help individual riders or teams to find appropriate competitions (e.g. show jumping, eventing and dressage), and to prepare for them.
• Undertake related administrative tasks such as booking venues and budgeting.
• Manage marketing and promotional activities.
• Teach assistant instructors.
• Supervise and participate in the work in the stable (e.g. feeding, cleaning).

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