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Horseback Riding Instructor FAQ
How old do I have to be to get a riding instructor license?
You must be at least eighteen years of
age when you apply.
What's required?
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If this is your first license, you must have completed a six-month apprenticeship
with a licensed riding instructor, including 60 hours of directly supervised
instruction of mounted students.
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If you have been licensed previously by another governmental entity, that can be substituted for an apprenticeship in Massachusetts.
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You must pass a written exam administered by the Department.
What's the test about?
- Riding theory
- Safety Laws and regulations pertaining to horses
- Horse anatomy and general health issues.
Once I get my license, how long is it good for?
- It will be good until March 31, at which
time you may renew it.
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