Horse riding instructor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Horse riding instructors teach people of different ages, riding ability and experience how to ride.

  • Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.  
  • Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.  
  • Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred
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Horse riding instructors typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.

As a Horse riding instructor you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants,
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
22,502 GBP *
per year
14,000 GBP
25,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Horse riding instructor

  • 24,874 GBP
  • 21,375 GBP
Average salary for part-time Horse riding instructor
Average salary for full-time Horse riding instructor

Showing:
  • 10,538 GBP
  • 10,644 GBP
  • 10,074 GBP
  • 22,502 GBP
  • 21,375 GBP
  • 24,874 GBP
Salary over time for Horse riding instructor

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 18,894 GBP
  • 18,930 GBP
  • 18,440 GBP
  • 19,657 GBP
  • 21,110 GBP
  • 21,886 GBP
  • 22,502 GBP
  • 21,612 GBP
  • 23,441 GBP
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Future outlook for Horse riding instructors

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Very good outlook
43 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Horse riding instructor and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 72% of people in this role have a Master's degree
  • 25% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 4% of people in this role have a Professional degree 

You'll need:

  • knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
  • customer service skills
  • the ability to work on your own
  • leadership skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Horse riding instructor interview

Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.

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