Charging for horseback riding lessons?

Question

i am 14 years old, and my gym teacher said she would pay me this summer to give her riding lessons are our gentle paint mare, but i don't know what to charge. ive rode horses since i was 6 and i would count myself as a good rider and i have a natural talent for teaching horse lessons. also, i like ehr very much so i dont want to charge much, and i know i am not a professional or certified, so how much? also, through some research, i have heard about liability issues in case of injury?? my gym teacher didnt say anything about this and i am confused... i need insurance? if so, how do i get it, how much does it cost? also, this isnt like a full time job or whatever, she will probably come out a few times a week for an hour of riding or so.

Answer 1

wat you should cahrge if you are really good about $50.00 no joke and thats if you are really good like me or if the horse is really good and would give her a good ride. cuz thats how much my barn charges for lessons cuz were really good but if ur not like $30.00

Answer 2

If you are teaching her at a yard then it is likely that the yard is insured, not the teachers, but I'm not sure, check with an already qualified instructor. I pay £12 for my riding lessons but judge from you saying "horseback" I think you're American so this probably won't help. Ask her how much she would give you.

Answer 3

I'm going to assume you're talking an hour long private lesson. Since you aren't certified, I would charge about $30-35 dollars. Usually, private lessons are about $40-50 for an hour to half an hour, so this would be a discount.

I only say this because my trainer charges $40 per hour, but it is only because she is certified, it is private, and I use my own horse.

As for liability issues... if you were going to teach a lot of people I would have a lawyer draw one up, but since you're not, I would just make a simple document saying something like : "In signing this, _________________ (insert name there) understands that there is a significant safety issue in riding horses. By signing this document, ______________ (insert name here) agrees not to hold _____________(your name) and family and/or affiliates responsible for any medical care required or death."

Just something simple like that, good luck!

Answer 4

Here (In NY) it's usually $60 / hour. If you know her and youre not certified or anything, I guess $20 - $30 an hour is reasonable. Make sure that you have a contract with her where if she's injured it's not your fault. Also make sure you tell her what to wear to the lesson. (Boots with a 1" heel, jeans (if she has no breeches or jods), a helmet, gloves.)

Answer 5

i think u could charge the same as ur barn if u do it in ur back yard u dont have to pay a fee but if u do it at the barn u have to pay a feee

Answer 6

i would say 2 charge around 15 dollars.

as far as liabilty issues i would say just talk it out about if she were to get hurt if she your go at u or just take it as her fault. but if u do more people u will have to look more in2 liablity

Answer 7

Before you set a price talk to an attorney regarding liability where you live.  If you have to add to your liability insurance cost, that should be considered in what you'll charge.  Also, you'll be preparing your horse for the lesson, etc and that all takes time so be sure you accurately predict the amount of time you will be devoting to it.Whatever you do , be sure you are covered if she is injured while riding your horse.

Answer 8

it does kinda depend on how good u are, but u sound good :].

my lesson person has been riding for 30+ years and charges 30 dollars for a  private lesson for half an hour and 25 dollars for agroup lesson for the same time.

Answer 9

Call around the local stables and see what they are charging.  It depends where you live.  Then you can give her a discount from that amount since you don't want to charge her too much.  You also need to print out a waiver or have your parents print something out saying that they are not responsible if something happens during lessons.  Your gym teacher would then sign this so you are off the hook if something did happen.

Answer 10

well most people prefer an older and certified coach. But if your gym teacher thinks its what she wants then go for it. BUT insurance is always a must. if you are boarding at a stable then no you cannot give lessons, they are not insured for you as a coach and you cannot get coaching insurence untill you reach the legal age. these vary with countrys and states / provinces. As for charges I personally would not pay $30 an hour for instruction by a 14 yr old ( thats just my opinion ) so I would charge her for the use of your horse ( $15 an hour )

Answer 11

you could write your own liability contract that says that if she gets injured on your horse/property you are not responsible. then have her read and sign it, you can sign it to. then make a copy for her to keep.

if i were you i would charge $15 per lesson. you could charge more but i would not because your not certified and because you say you like her.