Pros and Cons of Starting a Riding School
About Sophie
– Sophie has recently started SJ Equestrian Riding School, she still works full time as an equestrian coach at Forest Park.
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Sophie’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– “Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” William Shakespeare
Recommended Books
– ‘Animals in Translation’ by Dr Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson
About This Episode
– Sophie discusses some of the pros and cons of starting a riding school
Time Stamps
02:05 – “Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.”
02:55 – The idea of starting her own riding school
04:05 – Living in Sutton and the facilities available to Sophie
05:25 – Be enthusiastic, friendly, make students feel safe and comfortable
06:50 – Adjusting lessons to help improve confidence in riders
09:14 – Teach confidence with instructors
10:40 – Seeing improvement in students
11:27 – Who has helped Sophie teach beginners, mainly through trial and error and watching others
14:20 – The type of horse Sophie would look for
17:33 – The students up the road who took ‘Roo’ to the local show
19:15 – Setting small goals to achieve the overall picture and ensuring that there was some fun along the way
21:00 – Becoming profitable and making local connections
22:10 – Going too big, too soon and taking on too much
24:20 – ‘Animals in Translation’ by Dr Temple Grandin and Catherine Johnson
25:28 – Expanding her business and riding at the Royal Show
26:40 – Love the animal first and the rest will follow, be patient, no one is an expert
27:40 – Contact: see details below
Sophie’s Contact Details
Phone: 0400 449 136 or +61 400 449 136
Email:
Website: www.sjequestrian.com
Facebook: SJ Equestrian
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