I have been in the Equestrian Tourism industry for more than 40 years and I now Assess and Train for the globally recognised Ride Out qualifications. I know from the sharp end how important it is for a business to have their rides conducted in a safe and professional manner which will give clients a positive experience.
As a Riding Centre would you like to have your rides, from the shortest to the longest, escorted by confident, qualified staff who have a high standard of equine and customer care skills, including giving your customers basic riding instruction, and ensure they have a safe ride.
Weather in coastal and mountainous areas can change quickly how do you deal with this, be adept at assessing and matching up horse and rider, at leading a horse and rider from your own horse. How to deal with lunch and overnight breaks for horses and riders Map reading skills can be really important for planning new or longer routes
Why not challenge yourself or encourage your staff to take the BHS Stage 2 Ride Leader or Stage 3 Trail Leader qualifications. It puts a foot on the Ride Leader Pathway (see BHS Ride Leader Pathway.) Staff with these qualifications will be in great demand globally so If a gap year looms or the long summer holidays they can branch out and try new journeys abroad.
I offer preparation or training for the Ride Out qualifications. (which includes map reading, Ride Management, Ride and Lead etc) for anyone who escorts leisure rides from local riding club to an equestrian centre or a trekking centre. Why not try it as an extra qualification to train for offered by your centre.
I understand that staff need to be on site so I can come to you for a morning, afternoon or day. They can use the horses and equipment they normally work with. Why not link up with any nearby centres and include their staff to make a group.
I cover Shropshire, Staffordshire, Herefordshire, Cheshire and Wales so why not contact me to discuss what is on offer. Prices available for individuals and groups. Monthly visits available so you have time to practice skills between sessions or a multi-day session (useful for revision prior to assessment or the induction of new staff at beginning of season.)
This could be the exciting start or your Ride Leader Pathway it starts with, Ride Escort, Ride Leader, Trail Leader, Tour Leader, Tour Operator, Yard manager, Tourism Centre Manager, Equestrian business manager. Especially when most of these opportunities are in areas of outstanding natural beauty
Email : deehandley@aol.co.uk
Phone : 07698 092799
Dee Handley BET CM BHS APC 