The Riding Instructor

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For Those Who Teach & Those Who Learn!

Whether you’re an instructor, student, parent or significant other of a horse lover I encourage you to explore The Riding Instructor website.


You will find: Innovative ideas for lessons • a strong basic foundation for growth • insight into student instructor relationships • clarity on confusing issues • direction for new instructors • continuing education for everyone • tips for running your business • put fun into lessons for all ages • lesson plans


Click on Blog to read latest posts, leave your comments or ask questions.  Check the Library for a topical list of articles. Sign up for the Riding Instructor News to receive the free newsletter right in your inbox. And if you like what you see please give The Riding Instructor a like on Facebook!

What Our Readers Say


I just found this site and am so happy to see and read these articles. I have been a certified instructor for 41 years, I never tire of seeing good stuff. thank you.


Jim  Riding Instructor


I'm new to your site and just wanted to say a thank you for so many great articles. I've been teaching over 20 years, have hosted a USPC chapter and have had several students go quite successfully to college riding programs.


Cyndi - USPC Chapter


Your lesson plan will help me organize my lessons to work with the barn's procedures and methods to provide my students with the best that I can offer.  And for that, I thank you!


Jane - Riding Instructor

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