Is it cheeky to ask your RI to take pics of you during a lesson?

[sleepykitten]

May be a stupid question, but I've not had any lessons in years and I wouldn't mind getting a few pics this afternoon. Is it really cheeky of me to ask the RI to take some though?

 

[monkeybum13]

I would expect your RI will want to focus on what you/your horse are doing 100% of the time and not spend time taking photos.

 

[Boxers]

I don't think you should ask. Don't you want her concentrating on what you and your horse are doing?

Can you get a friend to come along and take some pics?

 

[Kellys Heroes]

I had lessons on my RI's (also my YO) horses and she took pictures for me as I wanted to see how I actually looked position wise during my lesson especially riding another horse.
When I had a lesson on the working hunter course, she took a video of me doing the whole course after I'd jumped it a couple of times with her instruction so I could see where I was going wrong and where I could improve. No harm in asking for a few at the end of the lesson? or take a relative/friend with you if you feel cheeky?
K x

 

[Shantara]

You should ask! Maybe not for her to be taking pictures throughout the session, but perhaps 3 or 4? However, if you can get a friend to go along, that might be better
It's very helpful to have photos and videos!

 

[Hedwards]

I've done it, she was able to point out where I was leaning forward etc. really helped!!

 

[Patterdale]

I am an instructor and I often offer to take pics/videos of clients in the lesson so they can see what I'm on about!

I would definitely ask, I can't see why they would refuse. Just ask for s few though, ie 5mins only with the camera, so it doesn't take over the lesson

 

[KVH]

Yes, mine was willing to do so.

 

[celia]

If you think it would help you then I would definitely ask. You are the customer, after all!

 

[PandorasJar]

I reckon first lesson no as they'll want to concentrate but perhaps a couple start and end. Or get a friend to take some before. I always like photos and last instructor did vid and photos ad was what I needed to actually see what I needed to change rather than think I was correct when I wasn't. I think it's a brilliant way of learning but shouldn't get in the way of a lesson.
Pan