Gold Coast

Horse Riding Instructor

A Horse Riding Instructor provides coaching to students in equestrian activities. You’ll demonstrate a range of techniques and show students how to improve their performance. Horse Riding Instructors conduct lessons and give students opportunities to practice their skills. You might get students ready for competitions and assist during horse riding events.

Horse Riding Instructors should have excellent animal handling skills and experience with horse riding techniques. You’ll need to have good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate with students from a range of backgrounds. Horse Riding Instructors must be able to understand students’ individual needs and be able to adapt their lessons as needed.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $66,560
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a horse riding instructor?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching

Blended, Online
9 - 12 months
$0 - $5,960
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIS30521

Certificate III in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)

Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor
SIS40321

Certificate IV in Sport Coaching (Equestrian)

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor
SIS50321

Diploma of Sport (Equestrian Coaching)

Online
26 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Horse Riding Instructor
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