Erin Shadbolt

Horse riding instructor

Pony pals

Wickford , Essex

04.2024 - 04.2024

Taught students horsemanship etiquette to maintain discipline during sessions.
Ensured proper care of horses with regular health checks.
Fostered love for horse riding by engaging lessons.
Upheld high standards of animal welfare whilst teaching students about equine care.
Addressed individual learner needs with tailored lesson planning.
Led ponies at safe speeds and distances during lead-rein sessions for safe, happy horses and riders.
Made sessions fun and interesting to maintain rider engagement and increase repeat bookings.
Encouraged good warm-up and cool-down practices to limit horse and rider injuries.
Developed student confidence and competence in horsemanship skills, including horse care and equine behaviour management.
Supported stable running, assisting with mucking out and maintenance for well-kept premises and provisions.
Maintained horses' health and wellbeing through grooming, bandaging and performing basic equine first aid with care.
Delivered one-to-one and group horse riding lessons targeted effectively to match and challenge student abilities.
Identified issues with technique and corrected problems to maintain safe, secure riding practices.
Built confidence in nervous students through compassionate instruction and guidance for improved lesson experiences.
Established walking, trotting and cantering abilities in novice riders through clear, considered instruction.
Communicated and enforced safety procedures.
Carried out thorough risk assessments ahead of fitness activities, prioritising participant safety.
Planned fun exercise classes for varying ages, abilities and fitness levels.