FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I do, lesson prices vary with the type of lesson, a half hour private is $30, and hour private is $50. Lessons at the clients facility may include a small travel fee. Training rides are $20/ ride, with packages available offering a discount, full training at my facility is $550/ month, partial training is $375/ month.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When I start working with a new student, whether the student is an adult or a child, I first ask them what made them interested in learning to ride horses, what their goals are, what other physical activities or sports they may participate in, etc.. I try to get the basic feel for what they are looking to get out of the lessons, whether it be upper level competition or riding for fun. I Then start teaching them how to handle and saddle the horse, and try to get an idea of how they learn (you either learn by seeing, doing or, being verbally told about something), which will help me be a better instructor and coach. I make my students safety my number one priority and try to keep the learning lessons fun, always ensuring that we end om a positive note!
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Yes, I am constantly reading/ researching different teaching and training techniques and I myself take lessons and attend clinics and seminars to better my teaching. Everyone learns a little differently so I am constantly learning better ways to explain, demonstrate, use games, etc., to be the best instructor I can.