how to become a riding instructer

[twinkle11]

would like to become a riding instructer but dont really no how to go about it do i have to do bhs stage 1 2 and 3 before i can take teaching exams if ther is any? any help needed

[Purple Hugs]

I know that is one route.. there is a section on here about exams and careers I'm sure you'll find some great info there. ;)

BHS have a site of their own also, :)

[cvb]

and with the BHS you also need to do a certain number of hours of teaching before you are officially qualified. The initial teaching exam is PTT (Preliminary Teaching Test).

[atillathefun]

You can also do it through NVQ'S if you work at a Riding Stables.

[Method_Acting]

link. (http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/jobfamily/leisuresportandtourism/horseridinginstructor.cfm?fd=1617&pagenumber=0&sr&keywords=riding&jobInvolves=&jobInterest=&jobQualifications=&WhenHours=&workplace=&reorder=titleasc&jobfam=)

[denise42]

Do we have anything like BHS here in the States ?
I keep looking on line for courses to take ..related to horse and riding and I can not find a thing..in my area..( wisconsin )

[cvb]

you definately have a Certification programme. I can't remember the exact name so will have to go take a look. Bear in mind BHS is, in this situation, just acting as an awarding body and is not the only one (ABRS also award).

[cvb]

here's one
http://www.riding-instructor.com/

[cvb]

this is actually the one I was thinking of
http://www.cha-ahse.org/

[denise42]

Thanks a lot CVB.
I had been checking the local collages and kept coming up with nothing, never thought to do a search on riding instrution...ah the internet is a lovely tool if you just think to use it...:rolleyes:

[cvb]

denise

just spot the wishful thinking ... I have this wish to be a qualified western instructor ( as well as under BHS, which I am already) - and of course fancy doing it the US rather than UK :D .... in my dreams !

[teapot]

the BHS way of doing it is:

stage 1 - riding and Horse care
riding and road safety test - HAS to be done before riding part of stage 2
stage 2 - riding and horse care

then you can either do:

a.) your PTT first
b.) your stage 3 first.

Once you've got your PTT - you become a BHS preliminary teacher once you do your child protection course and first aid course.

Once you've got your stage 3, ptt and you've logged I think 250 (or is it 500?) hours of teaching - you are awared your AI.

Edited to add: don't forget it costs rather a lot of money - stage 2 for example is £150 per complete (riding and horse care) to do the exam. Plus training, plus gold membership of the bhs