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TJinMT
True Blue Farmgirl
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TJ
Billings
MT
USA
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 Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 07:42:00 AM
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Hi gals!
This thought process is not very well advanced - just thinkin' - but... I've been thinking about offering riding lessons again. When we lived in Texas we had our own ranchette, I trained and boarded and competed and rode everyday, and had plenty of horses to use as lesson horses... that is no longer the case! We now live in Montana and board my one remaining horse. He's NOT a good lesson horse (advanced riders only) but I'm kicking around ideas of getting a good, small lesson horse and offering basic western lessons. The place where I board has a nice roundpen and outdoor arena.
Just wondering if anyone else did this, and if so, how it worked out for them? I'm a homeschooling, write-from-home mom. The boarding stable is an easy 20 minutes away, maybe 25. We live in Montana so the lack of an indoor arena is an issue, somewhat (at least during winter, summer is great). Part of my desire to do this is a bone-deep need to be around horses again! We also need another income source.
I dunno. Anyone have any thoughts??
~TJ of Green Willow Place
www.MyWesternHome.wordpress.com
"I wanna write my blog, and live my life, beneath these Western Skies..." (with apologies to Chris LeDoux! smile!) |
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Hosanna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Hosanna
Alton
Virginia
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Posted - Nov 29 2010 : 11:25:31 AM
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I used to instruct full time. I ran a lesson program at a boarding barn and ended up hating it. Then I took my 6 horses and moved my lesson program to my parent's farm and things were a little better.
Then the economy tanked and I had maybe one student. I had to quit, and retire most of my older lesson horses. I had to get a "real" 9-5 job at that time, because I got married and needed a better income.
I was also certified with CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) and they're fantastic. Look into what they have to offer; that might work for you.
I still keep my certification up to date and teach on occasion; in hopes that one day when people are willing to spend money on lessons and I have the inclination again, maybe I can revive my lesson program.
If you think you have the people in your area to do it, I'd say hang out your shingle and go for it! Be safe. And do check out CHA - it's awesome. :)
www.happilyeverafterhosanna.blogspot.com
www.thewindofheaven.blogspot.com
www.CarolinaRoses.etsy.com
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TJinMT
True Blue Farmgirl
211 Posts
TJ
Billings
MT
USA
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Posted - Dec 06 2010 : 10:44:23 AM
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Thanks, Hosanna! I've heard of the CHA, I'll look into that. It would be easier to teach out of a boarding stable or something if I were certified, that's for sure.
The young homeschooled kids at home issue is my biggest impediment to... anything! outside the home. Including even just riding my own horse. But, there has to be a way I can make this work!!
Thanks again...
~TJ of Green Willow Place
www.MyWesternHome.wordpress.com
"I wanna write my blog, and live my life, beneath these Western Skies..." (with apologies to Chris LeDoux! smile!) |
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