Allie5
Well-Known Member
Would you use an instructor who was very experienced but has no formal qualifications? I currently teach a few clients regularly but I am considering advertising for more. I have competed as a junior showjumper internationally as well as working at a native pony stud and a good few years at a riding school. At the risk of blowing my own trumpet I am a good instructor. I specialise in junior showjumping (obviously that's my main area of expertise!) but I have a real feel for nervous riders and have had some great results with terrified kids. However I never got around to taking any formal horsey exams. Would that bother you guys? I am self employed and pay all my taxes etc as well as my public liability insurance. If I was to advertise do you think I should say right from the start that although more experienced than most "qualified instructors" I don't actually have those bits of paper!
Thoughts?
Thoughts?