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Is a horseback riding instructor bound by ethics to help you find the right horse, w/o bias2007-11-24 21:17:50

i found a riding instructor i really like, i agree w/her teaching methods, her stance on encouraging natural horsemanship, but i have a question. she's a registered AQHA instructor. she says that when i'm ready, she'll help me find the right horse for me. is she duty bound to help me pick a horse that, even though it might not be a Quarter Horse, is a good fit for me?

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I do not think she is "duty bound" , but I feel that she will do everything possible to match you with a horse that will fit your needs. Even if it is not a Quarter Horse. What I feel most trainers and instructors strive for is student satisfaction and acheivement, and do not worry so much about what color or breed of horse they ride. Everyone has their own personal favorite as far as horse breeds and colors go. And there are good and bad horses in every breed. I have had students that have ridden POA's, Appa. Paints, Quarters, mules and everything else you can think of. And as long as they are happy with their mount, I am not going to try and change them just because I do not care for that breed. You sound like you are happy with your instructor, and I thnk that she will do a good job for you in helping you choose a horse.

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I wouldn't say she is duty bound as such but she has offered and if she is registered then she must be ok and if you like her let her try and match you up with your perfect match horse wise if you don't agree with her choice then you decide you will know when you meet the horse usually by the first ride if it is going to suit your needs.

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No she is not boud to help you find a suitable horse. She has probaly offered her helpout of kindness and responsible teacher. Here conmitmit ends at teaching you to ride.

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While it is always a good idea to take a more experienced person with you when buying a horse, she is not legally bound to help you find the best horse for you. It will really depend on how much you trust her opinion. Some instructors are only looking for the best commission they can get from a sale.

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If she's a good trainer, she will be understanding to your needs. If you are into dressage, she probably is well aware that a quarter horse isn't the best option. While qh are her specialty, she probably knows a great deal about the proper conformation and needs of whatever she is training you to do, not limited to a specific breed.

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If she is obligated through her registration with the AQHA to promote the breed, she would be duty bound to do that. So if you really want to know what she is obliged to do, check with AQHA.