zoon
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Post by zoon on Jul 19, 2008 14:16:19 GMT
I've been looking for a new instructor for a while as I've not bothered with lessons for ages. There is one that comes to the yard every Saturday and everyone said he was great so I booked myself an hour with him this morning. I usually work Saturdays so had never seen him in action, but with so many recommendations I thought he was definitely worth a try. He'd asked a load of questions about me and Zoon on the phone and I thought that was a good sign, but one of the first things he said when he saw us was "why don't you have a flash on him?" In the lesson he was telling me what to do and every time I asked him what he meant or asked if what I was doing was better than before he completely blanked me and carried on talking. I was getting really frustrated and it was showing in my riding. In the end I got so frustrated that he wasn't acknowledging anything I was saying I stopped the horse and burst into tears! Stupid instructor thought I was getting frustrated with the horse but I was crying too much to tell him otherwise. And I had to pay £30 for the privilege of being made to cry  |
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Post by FirenLady on Jul 19, 2008 14:43:18 GMT
*Hugs* poor ol you, he obviously isn't that good! A instructor should be sympathetic and listen to his pupils. Stuff him, he'll get his compunpences. Keep looking and I'm sure you'll come across a really nice one who will help to instill you with confidence and explain things through. Have a karma to cheer yourself up  |
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Post by racaille on Jul 19, 2008 14:45:36 GMT
Good grief Zoon, how appalling! What a useless, useless instructor! They are supposed to help you build your skills and your confidence, not destroy it! There are too many people who become teachers/instructors etc who may have a real talent for their subject but utterly lack the ability to pass on their enthusiasm/knowledge.
Shame about the 30 quid but you just have to put it in the "Bad Days" folder and bin it. It's not you that's the imbecile ....!
Have a karma for being brave enough to book a lesson in the first place - and to encourage you not to give up!
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Post by xxhannahxx on Jul 19, 2008 14:50:27 GMT
awww poor u *hugs* he does not sound like a very nice instructor  and making you pay 30 pounds sounds really expensive you want an instructor to support you and build your confidence not wreak it keep looking hun im sure you will find the perfect one soon enough  |
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Post by aimee on Jul 19, 2008 16:02:02 GMT
Screw him! £30 is a bit expensive anyway especially for an instructer like that. Dont use him again, But dont give up! ask around for another instructer who will actually help you and Zoon. :
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Post by kateflashy on Jul 19, 2008 16:20:19 GMT
well i was always told the best teachers are also the best listeners , some thing he obviosly didnt learn , dont be down on that though , put it down to experiance
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Post by brigadier on Jul 19, 2008 16:38:56 GMT
Ditto all the above- stuff him and dont book him again- he's a pratt!
good luck on finding a better instructor!
brig
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Post by solomon on Jul 19, 2008 16:51:09 GMT
Good instructors are like rocking horse dung v hard to find but well worth it when you do onyour own horse 30 quid is v dear lady i know charges 18 for 1 hour.
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Post by Jen on Jul 19, 2008 22:22:33 GMT
two words:- GET RID!!!!
you are so much better than that and you know you can do better than that arrogant tw@t!!!
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Post by racaille on Jul 19, 2008 22:34:10 GMT
Blimey Kylieavril, just noticed that you only have four karma. Shurely shome mishtake, as we hacks say. You deserve another - here it is!
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Post by maximum on Jul 20, 2008 11:08:59 GMT
how outrageous! people like that should not be allowed to teach!
one of the first things I say is ' if you want to ask a question do it at the time or you will forget' and am happy to explain the reason for anything I have said.
its not that expensive for a private normally but not for someone so rubbish!
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Post by finefilly on Jul 20, 2008 13:49:17 GMT
poor you! stupid tw*t!  |
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Post by brigadier on Jul 20, 2008 15:51:00 GMT
And zoon too only has five- one for zoon from me!
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Post by xxhannahxx on Jul 20, 2008 16:05:23 GMT
i think there is a mistake on mine aswell only 2 karmas ha ha |
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Post by FirenLady on Jul 20, 2008 17:39:26 GMT
Thanks Racaille, thats very kind of you. |
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Post by FirenLady on Jul 20, 2008 17:41:38 GMT
Have one too Racaille, That'll bring you to a nice even forty karma.
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zoon
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Post by zoon on Jul 20, 2008 17:42:03 GMT
The yard owner worships this guy and i thought he was a prize prat. I want my old instructor back as he was great - very strict but always listened at least!!!
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Post by brigadier on Jul 20, 2008 18:53:48 GMT
Not everyone suits all- its also about clicking with someone. One of my best friends started as my riding instructor. We have great debates re riding and can completely disagree about anything but not fall out. You will find one with whom you click and then great things will happen with your progress- dont waste money on a pratt- its simply not worth it- let the YO waste his/her brass!
brig
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zoon
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Post by zoon on Jul 29, 2008 16:16:40 GMT
apparently this guy is partially deaf!!! How nice of him to inform me of that fact!
Going to try another instructor soon, just got to find her phone number.....
(PS ta for the karma brig - one for yourself for being so kind :-) )
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and making you pay 30 pounds sounds really expensive 
for so much hard work we thank ye!!
