Do you see a need for a "coaches/trainers" page on HorseJobs.ca

[Sarah at HorseJobs.ca]

As we develop our site I am seeking valuable input and insight from coaches and trainers in Canada.
Do you see a need for a "coaches for hire" type of application that could be added to our employment website?
We are considering adding a section for contract / self employed trainers and coaches etc to offer their services for short or long term contract work.
Is this something that would be of interest to you?
Is there anything that you feel is missing from internet resources currently that should be added?
We are all ears and here to help.
I look forward to hearing back from you and thank you in advance for your time.

Sarah
www.HorseJobs.ca
Canada's first employment website dedicated to the equine industry.

[Roxy]

Hi Sarah,
As a freelance coach and trainer I think this would be a great way to contact folks that I would perhaps not know about otherwise, and advertise myself. So I'm all "yes" to your idea!
Rox

[Sarah at HorseJobs.ca]

Thanks for the feedback Roxy - our site is growing and we want to make it a truly useful tool for all barn owners and managers as well as those seeking employment be it as an employee or as a independent contractor.

[Jan Jollymour]

Hi, Sarah:

I think it's a worthwhile idea. I've always relied on word of mouth, and it's served me very well, but I know that riders have difficulty locating and accessing coaches and trainers in Canada. The sheer size of the country creates problems for riders, some of which centre around access to coaching and training, so anything "centralized" on the web is helpful.

I think some riders are actually getting help in various ways through the Barnmice website via the internet. Some of the dressage blogs are helpful, and I've been asked specific training questions by members and been happy to answer them. I think that given our distance-related challenges anything which facilitates connections between riders/coaches/trainers is, in the long run, a good thing.

[Sarah at HorseJobs.ca]

It's wonderful now that we have so many resources online!! :)
Thanks for your feedback Jan.