Can Riding Instructors Make Money?

You love horses. You love people. You love teaching people what you know about horses. Why wouldn’t you become a riding instructor? This is obviously one of the most popular careers in the equestrian industry, and as long as there are horse-crazy people, the need for riding instructors will exist.

The question on many of your minds, however, is whether or not riding instructors can actually make money. You know that it’s an enjoyable career, an opportunity to make a difference, but will this job actually put food on the table?

The answer is yes, riding instructors can make money, but only if they approach their careers with the appropriate mindset.

Riding instruction is not a get-rich-quick career, nor does it guarantee success. I’ve known plenty of riding instructors who have failed miserably at their jobs, and most of them “retired” before they could make it in the red.

For riding instructors to make money, they must realize two things: 1)Riding instruction is a business; and 2) Customer satisfaction matters more than anything else.

This series of articles, aptly titled “Making Money” will explore the ways in which riding instructors can increase their chances of monetary success. You know you want to work with horses and people, but I want to help you learn how to become financially stable.

Look for these articles in this series over the coming weeks:

• The Rock Star’s Guide to Setting Fees
• Four Lessons from Students Who Don’t Pay
• The Secret to Increasing Riding Instructor Revenue
• Do You Make These Financial Mistakes?
• Warning: Do You Charge Too Little for Riding Lessons?
• Are You a Business Savvy Riding Instructor?

I might add more titles to the series as new questions pop up, but these will definitely get us started. If you are interested in making money as a riding instructor, check back daily for new tips.

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