TS 13038

TS 13038 is a professional standard focused on the guide and instructor of trip to horse-riding occupation. It defines the occupational framework for people who lead and teach horse-based trips in natural settings, separating this role from simple riding ability by emphasizing organised guidance, instruction, and management of the outing experience.

What the occupational role involves

A guide and instructor in this field is associated with directing participants along the route, maintaining group order, observing the relationship between horses and riders, and conducting the activity in a way that fits outdoor conditions. In general technical terms, guiding and instructing are complementary: guiding focuses on route control and coordination during the trip, while instructing focuses on helping participants develop basic skills and safe habits relevant to the activity.

What the standard’s scope means

The title and scope statement show that this standard provides a framework for classification and evaluation of the occupation. In occupational standards, such a framework brings together the job name, core responsibility areas, and the broad competence expectations used to describe the profession consistently. As a result, the document serves as a reference point linking the practical needs of horse-riding nature trips with occupational definition and assessment logic.

• Intended for professionals working as guides and instructors in horse-riding nature trips.
• Provides a framework that can be used for occupational classification and evaluation.
• Addresses the relationship between the horse, rider, group management, and the natural environment in an occupational context.