Student Profile
Leah Butler
Course of Study: Trail Ride Leader
What inspired you to study this course?
I’d love to open my own trail guide business one day and International Horse College had what I was looking for.
What do you do with your horse?
Nothing spectacular! Just enjoy riding and being in the moment, like many horse owners. I have 3 green horses so I do what I can to expose them whether it be the local show, horse sporting association, trail/town ride or beach ride. I’m currently learning barefoot trimming and learning how to trim my own horses as well as a couple clients for my barefoot trimmer, Dan Smith.
If you were a millionaire, what dream plan do you have for you and your horse?
Oh man I’d get them as many massages they needed, create a paddock paradise system with a laneway of rocks and crusher dust, replant my entire setaria paddocks for Rhodes and bluegrass, a solar powered fan in the stall for summer months, a decent area to exercise them, a float with good padding. The list is endless! But it boils down to making them as comfortable and happy as they can be.
What did you enjoy about your study with International Horse College?
Meeting new friends and the teachers. The teachers were all super helpful, patient and supportive. I was originally doing the Cert III in Equestrian Horseriding Instructor on the last few days of my last workshop but my teachers really saw how much I struggled with the technical side of things and offered me to change to their new course which is Trail Guide Leader and helped me finish it within 2 days. I cannot express how grateful I am for the teachers working hard to move my work over and participating in my practical assessments. They went above and beyond.
What is in the future for you in the equine industry?
In the near future it seems barefoot trimming for the Northern Rivers, but I still have my dream in the far future of opening my own trail ride business. I’d probably put my imaginary million dollars into it.
What would you say to someone who is thinking about doing a course with International Horse College?
They will not find a better course with such lovely teachers. Like I said, very helpful, patient and kind. Horses are all suitable and well behaved. Whilst on campus for practical work you are not suited with just one horse but ride and care for a variety which I thought was awesome and showed capabilities of each student. They’ve also expanded their course so people from other countries can participate which I think is absolutely spectacular! The theory on the portal provides with great links and documents for learning as well as being online the portal has been very easy to manoeuvre through the course. They also offer a variety of courses suited to individual needs. The student dorms are comfortable as well as airconditioned for warm days which as you could imagine was a huge bonus. I previously studied with TAFE on their equine course but it was not feasible and so I switched. I always recommend International Horse College when given the opportunity.
It’s great to see this course has set you on the right path to achieving your dream 🙂
Did you have any experience in the equine industry before enrolling in this course?
Leah sounds very interesting, I am looking forward to doing my own profile and meeting people like Leah through the course
Great to hear you had such great support from your Teachers
I’m happy you followed your dreams and committed to a study that will help you in the future with your industry option. I am on the same page and want to build my understanding on the industry.
I can’t wait to start the International Horse College. it seems so interesting to me because horses are my favourite animals.
So glad to hear your teachers supported you.
great to hear you can change course if your struggling with your original course
I can’t wait to start the International Horse College. I have horses too. I think this Certificate will help me with my own horses.
This was very helpful in deciding to do a course from the International Horse College. Sounds like it will be great fun.
This was very helpful to know a little bit more about the course and the teachers.
I just started the first course in this collage and everything already look amazing! It does provide soo many things to the students! As a non-english speaker this course is really easy to understand and keep up with. Would love to continue and learn more about it!
I quite like this point of view and I think that the goals and ideals were very nice. I think these dreams are very good and I hope Leah gets to open her trail riding course.
Thank you for demonstrating what you are hoping to get out of the course and to give insight into what type of people are involved with the course!
This sounds amazing! Good on you!
I completely agree with “being in the moment” while riding. It truly is an unexplainable feeling while being with the animal. Trail riding must be an enjoyable way of being with the horses, the contentedness and calmness that’s felt in those moments would feel serene. I hope you achieve your dreams of opening your own trail riding business, and hope you have a fun and enjoyable experience reaching that dream. Best wishes.
This makes me feel welcome and happier to be in the course, i feel much more content with what i signed up for now <3
This is fantastic to know it has given you what you need to follow your dreams.
I love the comment about just being in the moment with your horse. So important keep up the great work!
It is amazing to see such genuine horse lovers taking the steps the need to achieve their dreams.
Reading this student profile has made me so excited to begin my course with International Horse College. You can really see the way they have gone above and beyond to make sure that students’ needs are catered for. I admire the way you’ve pushed through your struggles and found a solution with their help to pursue what you love and enjoy.
did you ever see yourself going down this path before hand
Thank you for sharing your story and experience. This has reassured me that I am on the right path in my journey. It is also comforting to know that you felt supported whilst in a learning environment.
Being able to read your profile has made me so much more exited to begin my International Horse College Certificate III more than ever. I’m glad to hear that’s the teachers are lovely and very helpful. Keep following your dreams and you will be sure to make it.
After reading your profile I am even more excited to start my course. Thank you for sharing 🙂
After reading your profile it has made me so much more excited to start my course, your profile has also reassured me that this is what i want to do
It’s great to see there are so many options with this course I’m going to be undertaking, I’m a little worried about being so distant and trying to work like that. through this course I hope I can devople skills to better my horse knowledge, reading your article has made me feel like just a little bit of stress has been lifted of my shoulders.
It sounds like you had a great experience with the International Horse College, I look forward to my studies with them. You have been a great inspiration.
your such an amazing inspiration, seems like you had an awesome experience with the International Horse Collage, I am so excited to start my studies.
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A big thankyou to Leah for sharing your story & experience with International Horse College. You have truely inspired me.
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