Ok my misunderstanding and on rereading you said you couldn't keep the horse there BUT you were putting yourself forward as an instructor and as a 13yo girl that is something you aren't. You have no qualification and no insurance, and there's no body that would let you take exams to qualify as one at your age, I think it's clear that several members on here understand you perfectly so please stop trying to make yourself look like someone you aren't - you just look silly. I've been back through your posts and I don't like what I'm seeing, things don't add up. Please either be more sensible in your posts or go and play elsewhere.
Bullying by Riding Instructors
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Ok my misunderstanding and on rereading you said you couldn't keep the horse there BUT you were putting yourself forward as an instructor and as a 13yo girl that is something you aren't. You have no qualification and no insurance, and there's no body that would let you take exams to qualify as one at your age, I think it's clear that several members on here understand you perfectly so please stop trying to make yourself look like someone you aren't - you just look silly. I've been back through your posts and I don't like what I'm seeing, things don't add up. Please either be more sensible in your posts or go and play elsewhere.
cross posted but will send this.
You call us "guys" which suggests you are not in UK.
In the UK a minor (person under legal adult age of 18 years) could not be a qualified instructor.
To qualify as an instructor in the UK one needs to take exams either with the BHS or British Riding Schools. That means taking the normal BHS Stage exams one and two both for stable management and riding, and then the teaching exam and a first aid qualificatio. The teaching qualification involves the candidate teaching a series of lessons at several different levels and under supervision. You would also need to be vetted as fit to supervise children. And then be insured to teach riding. This qualifies you as an Associate Instructor which is the lowest level.
Sone Pony Club (children's) qualifications are regarded as equivalent to some fof the BHS exams.
Exactly! Though Pony Club exams do not qualify you to teach. To do B tests you have to be 17 and to do A tests 18 and these are the ones that are equivalent to BHS stages.
I know UK teenagers who use "guys" all the time, it seems to be popular slang around here.
They all do! It was a constant battle in the cafe to persuade our young staff that it was possible to say "What can I get for you" without adding "guys". Or "How are you today" rather than "how are you guys today". Arrgghh!
Are there teaching/coaching qualifications other than then BHS and UKCC then?
for the UKCC endorsed pathway you must be at least 14 years old to register and 16 years old to be assessed for Level 1, and at least 16 years old to register and 18 years old to be assessed for Level 2.
BHS Riding Instructor qualifications are awarded by Equestrian Qualifications GB Limited. You would begin with the Stage 1 (at the minimum age of 14) and then Stage 2 (minimum age 16) qualifications in horse knowledge and riding.
You can then take the Preliminary Teaching Test (at the minimum age of 18) and be awarded the Preliminary Teacher's Certificate. At this point, you can join the BHS Register of Instructors, which helps the public find properly qualified Riding Instructors
for the UKCC endorsed pathway you must be at least 14 years old to register and 16 years old to be assessed for Level 1, and at least 16 years old to register and 18 years old to be assessed for Level 2.
BHS Riding Instructor qualifications are awarded by Equestrian Qualifications GB Limited. You would begin with the Stage 1 (at the minimum age of 14) and then Stage 2 (minimum age 16) qualifications in horse knowledge and riding.
You can then take the Preliminary Teaching Test (at the minimum age of 18) and be awarded the Preliminary Teacher's Certificate. At this point, you can join the BHS Register of Instructors, which helps the public find properly qualified Riding Instructors
Hi, I am absolutely appalled that any teacher would bully a pupil, whatever the subject or age group, and I am not from the snowflake appreciation society, I'm an extremely confident person who values good teaching skills. These particular people bring the profession in disrepute and should be stripped of their qualifications as they are not fit to teach. There will always be instances when teachers become frustrated, sure, and some pupils need firm handling but reading your post the treatment you have received goes way beyond what is reasonable or professional. I certainly would report them if you have evidence and are sure of your facts, they deserve no less. Have you tried to explain how you feel to the person/s in question? I am a teacher (in another discipline now but I did used to teach riders) and our job is to encourage, develop and motivate people's skills...the way you have been taught does none of this. I certainly question this person/s ability to work with horses as they will sure as hell come 'unstuck' or at the very least destroy the horses confidence I they try to bully a horse the same way. I am in my 60's too, returning to riding after a 20 year break and I'm very confident so don;t have any issues, but you are right, it is an enjoyable past time which should not be ruined by others. I think you would be better off hacking out with other like minded people and building your confidence that way, don't attach so much importance to the way you sit or the aids, just be quiet, gentle and firm in the right amounts and ride with the minimum of tack. Building a relationship with your horse means spending quality time with him/her. Horses, like all creatures, draw confidence from his handler/rider and confidence comes with experience, it cannot be instilled or bullied into. . Good luck.
I am happy to tell you I am still riding 20 years later. Maybe by their standards I was too old and too stupid, but horses prefer elderly slow and rather stupid people my later YO always said. I am still awful at putting on a bridle but like all horses Ella is a great help and takes the bit in her mouth and then lets me push her ears through. I do worry about the ears but it doesnt seem to trouble horses.
Oh me too Skib, after more than 10 years of horse ownership! My new one is easier though - it is well shaped and Sid can stick his head right in to it to help me out...
I have more difficulty with headcollars. It's just not apparent to me which way up they go, and which hole the nose goes in!
My solution is to grab the long strap. This is technically the Crown strap. Standing to the left of the horse, if you thread that long strap under the neck of the horse and reach across the top of the neck to take the strap end in your right hand, the head collar will hang in place with the evident circle where the nose goes. A problem arises for me when yard staff in a hurry release one of the dog lead clips on the cheek and dot bother to unbuckle the crown strap..
Thank you for the explanation. Although I am not sure I shall do this. And Ella's doesnt hang.
Useless post alert.
But just did it with the clip and I don't like putting it on that way, she's got big ear.
Years ago it didn't come with the clip, though useful to clip her under the chin.
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