Horse Riding Coach or Instructor
A Horse Riding Coach or Instructor teaches equestrian skills to riders at recreational, competition, or therapeutic levels. In Australia, horse riding instruction encompasses disciplines including dressage, jumping, eventing, and Western riding across equestrian clubs and private facilities.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate and relatively stable demand across equestrian clubs, private schools with equestrian programs, and therapeutic riding organisations.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Design and deliver riding lessons for students at beginner through to advanced levels
- Teach equestrian technique, horse care, and stable management practices
- Assess student progress and plan training programs for competitive riders
- Ensure safe use of facilities and appropriate horsemanship practices
Skills required
- Advanced equestrian skills and knowledge of horse behaviour
- Equestrian coaching certification at an appropriate Equestrian Australia level
- Ability to assess and correct rider position and technique
- Understanding of horse health, nutrition, and welfare
Typical qualifications pathway
Equestrian Australia coaching accreditation is typically required. VETASSESS is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
This occupation appears on the STSOL. Eligible Australian skilled visa pathways include subclasses 190 and 491. State nominations are available from nominating states and territories. For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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