A horseman instructor is a person whose job is to teach horse riding (and horse care) methods for beginners and to improve the style and techniques of intermediate and advanced riders. Horse instructors can also serve as trainers for riders in competition. Some instructors may work outside of their own equestrian facilities, others at riding schools or training centers. With appropriate academic credentials, some can teach in college or college equestrian courses. Yet others are freelance and travel from stable to stable.
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Accreditation
In most parts of the world, there are no formal requirements or licenses for horse instructors. However, in the UK and in most of Europe, there are bodies that are recognized as accredited bodies to provide qualifications. The International Group for Horse Qualification provides membership for many agencies and federations from around the world. Instructors from member countries may hold International Passport Training - granted by IGEQ - allowing them to demonstrate that equivalent instructional qualifications have been obtained.
Other countries, such as Australia and South Africa, have professional qualifications offered by awarding bodies or federations for their instructors: the Australian Equestrian Federation and the South African Equestrian Federation. In the United Kingdom, the British Horse Society (BHS) and the Association of British Equestrian Schools (ABRS) certify instructors. In the UK it is very difficult to get any professional insurance as a freelance instructor without getting a professional qualification. While undergoing training to become an instructor they are trained at school and horse improvement. These instructors may be included in the BHS Instructor List and will therefore be recognized as maintaining their training standards by conducting regular training courses and updating their training records.
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USA System
In the United States, there is no official or licensing criteria necessary for an individual to become an equestrian instructor. However, private organizations such as the American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA) offer testing and certification that can help horse instructors gain credibility in horse riding communities and often help reduce the cost of liability insurance. Groups like the American American Riding for Disability Association also provide specialized training that allows instructors who teach horse-riding therapy to get reimbursement from health insurance and other programs. Some competitive organizations such as the US Dressage Federation also have instructor training and certification programs.
BHS Examination System
Qualifications obtained from BHS are obtained in stages. They are listed in the order, and the minimum required age of the candidate is given.
- 1. Stage 1 Horse Care Take the test (can be taken separately or together). Min. age 14 years.
- 2. Road and Road Safety Test (MUST be taken before stage 2) Min. 12 years old.
- 3. Stage 2 Horse Care Exam (can be taken separately or together) Min age 16 years.
- 4. Stage 3 Horse Care Riding exam (can be taken separately or together) Min. 17 years old.
- 5. PTT (Preliminary Teaching Test) Min. 18 years old.
- 6. Previously, the candidate must then record 250-500 hours of teaching practice. Starting in January 2007, candidates must produce a portfolio of teaching proofs.
- 7. Good First Health and Safety Executive Assistance at Work or First Aid Certificate Specific.
- 8. After completing all the above exams and portfolios (or the correct number of teaching practices for anyone passing the PTT exam before 2007), BHSAI qualifications (British Horse Society Educators) are awarded.
The next qualifications available (in order of accomplishment) are:
- BHSII - BHS Intermediate Instructor - BHSAI Intermediate Horse Care exam and exams driving Stage 4
- BHSI - Instructor - BHSII Stable Managers exam Trial Equitation and teaching
- FBHS - Fellow British Horse Society exam BHSI Fellow. Very few people achieve this qualification. An FBHS is considered an international expert.
The test becomes increasingly difficult and may be several years before the candidate can attain the BHSAI's most basic qualifications. Most candidates must start from Phase 1 because it is a requirement to pass the previous test before moving on to the next stage. Candidates must also be BHS Gold Members to take the exam, which varies in cost, ranging from Ã, Â £ 130 for a complete Phase 1 exam.
See also
- Equestrian
- British Horse Society
External links
- BHS
- ABRS
Further reading
Manual of Horsemanship (2004) Kenilworth: The Pony Club.
Auty, I. (2003) Instructor's Manual for Horse Riding. Buckingham: Kenilworth Press.
Auty, I. (2003) BHS Training Guide for Stage 1. Buckingham: Kenilworth Press.
Auty, I. (2004) BHS Training Manual untuk Stage 2. Buckingham: Kenilworth Press.
Auty, I. (2005) BHS Training Guidelines for Stage 3. Buckingham: Kenilworth Press.
Cave, M. (1996) The Course Companion Untuk Tahapan BHS I & amp; II. London: JA Allen.
Cave, M. (1996) The Course Companion Untuk Tahapan BHS III & amp; IV. London: JA Allen.
BHS (2003) BHS Riding and Road Safety Manual. Kenilworth: BHS.
BHS (2004) Handbook of BHS Examination. Kenilworth: BHS.
Marzcak, J. and Bush, K. (2001) The Principles of Horse Riding. Devon: David & amp; Charles.
Mortimer, M. (2003) Handbook of Horse Instructors. Devon: David & amp; Charles.
Reed, H. (1999) Early Teaching Test. Yately: Nova.
Pony Club (1993) The Instructor's Handbook. Kenilworth: The Pony Club.
Wallace, J. (2002) Teaching Children to Drive. Buckingham: Kenilworth Press.
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