Lesson Horses 101
Lesson horses are the tireless troupers who tolerate hundreds of riders during their lifetime and give countless hours of joy to those who want to learn about equestrian sports. For these two qualities alone they are candidates for sainthood.
As a riding instructor or barn manager, your job is to keep your lesson horses happy, healthy and stimulated. Too often, school horses are treated like machines that are expected to do their jobs and go back to their stalls with no special attention or thought for their welfare. This is not only an ethical mistake, but a professional mistake as well.
Whether you are shopping for lesson horses, confused about caring for them, or interested in advice on buying school horses, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Riding Instructor University, you’ll find a wealth of information about how to purchase, care for and handle lesson horses of all types.
Because if you had to choose one thing on which to spend your time, energy and compassion, it would be your lesson horses.
Check back frequently to find new additions to our series on school horses.
- Behavioral Suitability
- Physical Ability
- Student Compatibility
- Equine History
- Vet Check
- Disposition
- Price
Other Lesson Horse Articles
About the Author: Laura Jane Thompson is the Chief Equestrian Officer of Riding Instructor University and the Feature writer for the horses section at Suite101. She believes that any horse business can succeed provided its owner practices smart strategy.
