HN Classifieds: ‘Cheapest riding lessons in town! $10′
It’s not the wording of this Craigslist ad that concerns us; it’s the accompanying picture. Where’s your shirt? Why aren’t you wearing shoes? What does this even have to do with riding lessons?
Cheapest riding lessons in town! – $10 (Leesburg, GA)
Date: 2012-09-27, 7:40PM EDT
kw8gz-3296446504@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Are you or your children interested in horses? want to learn to ride? but can’t afford to buy one? well look no futher. I have 15 years experience in riding, training, and caring for horses of all kinds. I would be more then happy to teach anyone how to ride, care, or even work with horses.I can work with any age. I have two horses, the one in.the picture is the one you will be riding. He is a magnificent horse and I trust him with my life. he is a joy to ride. I will also do trail rides with experienced riders. I will charge $10 per lesson. its the cheapest you will find round here. most charge $40 per hour. if you’re interested give me a call, text or email. 2293497827 thanks:)
- Send an email to wylie, the author of this post at wylie@horsenation.com
Hey, you get what you pay for, as indicated by this shirtless, shoeless, bareback student. Apparently, the “instructor” wasn’t paying much attention during her 15 years of exposure to horses. I can’t believe she hasn’t had her bare foot stepped on yet. That the only explanation I can think of for using a photo of a barefoot rider. Not to mention the other “name-an-item-less” errors. Jeez.
I don’t condone inappropriate attire when ridding horses. But, I think the “instructor” is trying to show through this picture that the horse her “clients” will be riding is so gentle and broke you can ride bareback, in a halter and without a saddle. I would bet that the rider in the photo is the “instructor” herself. Hopefully she wouldn’t allow her students to ride without a helmet, especially beginners, no matter how broke the horse is.
It is clear that personal safety is not at the top of her list. I hope people go to a different person for lessons.
Mycha- that is WISHFUL THINKING! I am from Ga, and I guarantee this is the story in Leesburg. This chick probably TEACHES in this outfit!
May i know what type of lessons you used to teach? I really feel better that you charge only $10/hour.