Been asked to freelance teach... questions

[4legged1]

So after my long grumbly post in the clubhouse (for those that should care to have a read of my very long grumpy post) I have been asked by a few people who are moving yards to do a bit of freelance teaching for them.
I have explained that I have no qualifications and cannot teach anything particularly advanced, just general flatwork and a little bit of jumping.
Is there anything I need in order to do this such as insurance etc or would I be covered if I drew up a contract to state the above officially?

 

[becca1305]

short answer - you need specific insurance. Theres no legal requirement (that I'm aware of) but imo to teach without would be opening yourself up to unnecessary financial risk. Companies such as KBIS do specific instructor insurance, make sure you are clear on the details - such as whether you are teaching on your own yard or theirs etc

 

[neweventer]

SEIB insured me as a "unqualified" instructor. It was fairly reasonabvle. I thought having no qualifications would make things difficult, but as they said if you've been riding x years (24 in my case) then you probably have a fair idea.

Be careful though some people try taking the micky. I am only allowed to teach people on their own horses. I had people trying to "rent" ponies of friends (well YO) which then turns you into a riding school and all the legislation that goes along with it.

I now have just a few people I teach and quite enjoy it.

 

[4legged1]

My horse is actually insured with KBIS so I'll check them out. It will just be with their own horses as they are going to different yards and I would be teaching on their yards.
Brilliant thank you!

 

[Littlelegs]

As well as insurance, don't forget you have to declare any earnings to inland revenue, even if you only take £20 a week gross from it & don't end up paying anything to ir, its best to always keep a record.