1^st lesson free

Gael

5 (3 reviews)

Rate R828
Response 1h
Students
Number of students Gael has accompanied since joining Superprof
7
Number of students Gael has accompanied since joining Superprof

5 (3 reviews)

R828/h

1^st lesson free

Horseback riding

Experienced tutor in Horseback riding in Conesus, Gael offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Horseback riding

Lesson location

- online

About Gael

I teach all levels of English riding and specialize in teaching beginners and bringing them up through to the advanced stages of riding. I focus on English riding lessons believing that if you can ride English, there is no equine sport in which you can't participate.

I love watching students progress over time. I have three main objectives in teaching, which are that students are as safe as possible, they learn new things, and that they have fun.

I started giving riding lessons at 15 years old. I taught at summer camps, riding lesson farms, and independently. I was one of the main instructors of our local chapter of Pony Club for two years. I'm a certified equine appraiser and have been in the horse industry most of my life. I've worked with some of the finest trainers in the country for dressage, jumping, and horse training in natural horsemanship.

About the lesson

Horses have inherent risks, like most sports. My main focus is to keep the riders as safe as possible to mitigate risks. I focus on helping riders understand, not just how to ride a horse, but how to handle a horse safely. Horse management is part of the curriculum. If the student has never been on a horse before, the first few rides a student is on a lunge line. Students are taught how to do an emergency one-rein stop, how to dismount in an emergency, and horse psychology as it pertains to predation. For experienced students, I evaluate their current abilities and get an understanding of the student's goals. Above all, I believe in being kind. All too often, and it has happened to me, students have been in lessons where an instructor is yelling at them bringing them to tears. I loath that behavior. If a student is crying, they aren't safe and are likely afraid, they aren't learning, and most definitely they are not having fun. I am here to be a supportive coach and trainer for both rider and horse. I believe it is better for both rider and horse to remain positive and focused and help students and horses reach realistic goals.

I've worked with students of all ages from as young as 3 years old all the way up through nearly every age group.

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
Students should ask what kind of horse they will be riding if they are not using their own. They should ask about the style of riding they will be learning about, the experience and expertise of their instructor, and where they will be taking lessons (in an inside arena or an outside arena). Ask if you can come and observe a lesson before taking one and take a tour of the farm. It's also a good idea to ask for references from other students.

Reviews

All the reviews collected from students are verified by our team. They are therefore reliable and correspond to a real experience with Gael.

5 (3 reviews)

M

Michael
- 5
Perfect! She is very patient with my daughter and me for that matter. My daughter has been able to learn so much already. Gael always has a great demeanor about her.
Read more Read more

M

Michael

Perfect! She is very patient with my daughter and me for that matter. My daughter has been able to learn so much already. Gael always has a great demeanor about her.
See more reviews

Recommendations

Recommendations are written by the tutor's friends, family, and acquaintances.

Autumn

She is so nice and understanding!! And helps me approve my goals
Read more

A
Autumn
She is so nice and understanding!! And helps me approve my goals
Tiffiany

Gael is an amazing teacher. She not only teaches you how to ride but what and why a horse does something or reacts a certain way.
My favorite Gael saying is "What happened?" Instead of just telling you what you did wrong she makes you take the time to think about what happened and figure out how to explain why it happened. On top of all that she is just a really kind person. The world could use more of that type of kindness.
Read more

T
Tiffiany
Gael is an amazing teacher. She not only teaches you how to ride but what and why a horse does something or reacts a certain way.
My favorite Gael saying is "What happened?" Instead of just telling you what you did wrong she makes you take the time to think about what happened and figure out how to explain why it happened. On top of all that she is just a really kind person. The world could use more of that type of kindness.
See more recommendations

Rates

Rate

R828

Package rates

5h: R4140
10h: R8280

free lesson

The free first lesson with Gael allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.

online

R828/h

Experienced tutor in Horseback riding in Conesus, Gael offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Lesson location

Recommended

About Gael

About the lesson

Reviews

Recommendations

Rates

Rate

Package rates

free lesson

online

Similar Horseback riding tutor profiles

Daena

Kari

Lisa

Renetta

Brian

Jules

Darla

Susan

Kay

Michael

DeAnna

Shasta

Harmony

Total Equestrian Experience

Katy

Anja

Shannon

Jessica

Jennifer

Nicole

Experienced tutor in Horseback riding in Conesus, Gael offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Lesson location

Recommended

About Gael

About the lesson

Reviews

Recommendations

Rates

Rate

Package rates

free lesson

online

Similar Horseback riding tutor profiles

Daena

Kari

Lisa

Renetta

Brian

Jules

Darla

Susan

Kay

Michael

DeAnna

Shasta

Harmony

Total Equestrian Experience

Katy

Anja

Shannon

Jessica

Jennifer

Nicole

Share

Verified tutor profile

levels

Languages in which the lesson is available

Reviews

Évaluations

Recommendations

free lesson

Report this advert