How do I become a horse riding instructor?
Certificate III in Sport Coaching
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate III in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Diploma of Sport (Equestrian Coaching)
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Related occupations
Stable Hand
A Stable Hand feeds, grooms, and exercises horses while maintaining stables and equipment, requiring physical stamina and excellent horse handling skills.
Stable Manager
A Stable Manager supervises daily operations in a horse stable, ensuring horse care and managing staff, finances, and schedules efficiently.
Trainee Farrier
A Trainee Farrier treats horse hooves, fits horseshoes, works irregular hours, and requires strong communication and horse handling skills.
Farrier
A Farrier trims and shapes horses’ hooves, fits custom shoes, treats hoof issues, and works irregular hours, requiring strong horse handling skills.
Track Rider
A Track Rider exercises horses for racing or training, improves their fitness, addresses behavioural issues, and works in a team, often with irregular hours.
Racing Cadet Steward
A Racing Cadet Steward oversees horse races, ensuring compliance with regulations, handling investigations, and enforcing rules on equipment, performances, and animal care.
Horse Trainer
A Horse Trainer prepares horses for racing or competitions, develops fitness, trains behaviour, and aids in recovery, requiring horse handling skills and team collaboration.
Jockey
A Jockey rides horses in races, assists with training, develops racing plans, and manages horse fitness, requiring physical fitness, tactical thinking, and teamwork.
Horse Breeding Assistant
A Horse Breeding Assistant supports breeding, training, and care of horses for racing, dressage, and more, working irregular hours as needed.
Common questions
How much does a Horse Riding Instructor earn?
In Australia, a full time Horse Riding Instructor generally earns $1,280 per week ($66,560 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Horse Riding Instructor?
The number of people working in this field is likely to grow strongly in coming years. There are currently 760 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Horse Riding Instructor. Horse Riding Instructors may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Horse Riding Instructor?
If you’re planning a career as a Horse Riding Instructor, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Sport Coaching. This course covers topics including working as a sporting official, preventing sports injuries, maintaining sporting equipment and arranging travel to sporting events. A Certificate IV in Sport Coaching may also be suitable.