Month: August 2022

Do You Tip a Horseback Riding Instructor?

No, you do not tip a horseback riding instructor. Horseback riding instructors are often self-employed and set their own rates or discuss their pay structure with the facility they are employed by. Trainers are not an area of the equestrian community that requires or expects tips. If would be weary of any facility that uses …

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What Is the Salary for Therapeutic Riding Instructors?

Therapeutic riding instructors earn an average salary ranging from $23,000 to $70,000. This amount will increase depending upon the education, certifications, or other skills you hold. Becoming a therapeutic riding instructor is a rewarding career but it isn’t a lucrative one. You’ll likely be working for nonprofits to assist with their equine-assisted therapy programs. A …

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What Is a Freelance Riding Instructor or Trainer?

You’ve likely heard of freelancing in other fields like writing or design but what about freelancing in the equestrian industry? For riding instructors and trainers this is a real possibility and one that comes with a string of benefits. Here’s what you need to know about freelance riding instructors as a barn owner, a rider, …

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