Lets help you find your perfect match in the arena. If you are thinking that you want to learn to ride or to improve your techniques then you need an instructor who will work well with you and you need to really think about the what, the how and the when?
- If you are a novice then opt for a venue which offers joint classes for different age groups, a range of riding instructors, and different school master horses.
- Trainers are usually the best option if you want to learn a specific style of riding, develop your competitive ability, or work with both you and your horse. Consider carefully what you want to learn – classical riding, show jumping, natural horsemanship riding, dressage or even cross country riding.
- Do you want regular lessons, or an intensive course?
- Are you willing to travel with your horse weekly or less often?
- Find a lecture or demonstration at a local event to see exactly what is possible – many large riding schools and Equestrian Centres have these throughout the year so you can see what is achievable and whether the method is really what you want to learn.
- Research online what other riders have found helped.
- If your horse lacks confidence or has behavioural problems, attending a course that shows you how to use natural horsemanship may give you the skills to teach your horse yourself.
- Does your horse have problems with certain dressage movements – try a lesson on a school master first to get the feel of how a movement feels.
Just remember that one size doesn’t fit all. Horse Scout has some top professional trainers who are expert in their fields. Click here to find a perfect match for you and your horse.
