As with any business, a horse riding school will require some decorating in order to appeal to potential students. Creating a welcoming atmosphere will assist with the learning environment, as it’s a space horse riding students will feel more comfortable being in. More comfortable student riders will lead to more comfortable horses, as confident handling of a horse and not appearing afraid can help settle a horse down and make them easier to manage. Continue reading for some tips on decorating your horse riding school.
Artwork
Art has long been a very prominent feature of interior decorating, and horse riding schools can benefit from the extra colour and fascinating imagery that artworks can bring. Perhaps select some appropriate horse-themed photographs, or even take some of your own that feature your riding schools own horses. This will demonstrate to potential students that you’re passionate and care about horses as a business, demonstrating they’ll be in good hands when learning how to become a competent rider. Photographs aren’t the only option however, as beautiful paintings and majestic sculptures can also play a role in decorating your business. Horse riding schools will typically have a lot of outdoor space, which is ideal for displaying some larger sculptures which can stand out to those passing by and make them curious about checking your riding school out.
Plants
Horses and nature go hand-in-hand, so introducing elements of the natural world in your decorating will help complement this and demonstrate the strong link horse riding schools have with the great outdoors. Whether you’re hoping to introduce some larger plants in the stables, or some small potted plants in a classroom or office space; plants are a fantastic way of bringing the outside world into an indoor and enclosed space. Apps such as Getplanta are also now available to anyone who takes care of a plan or would like to, allowing you to find your specific plant so that the app can provide detailed instructions on how to best care for your particular plant and keep it looking healthy for as long as possible. As with horses, plants require attention and being looked after – so arming yourself with plant care tips will go a long way in helping you with this.
Walls
Generally, horse riding schools will go for a more rustic and country-side theme of decoration. Rarely in the middle of a bustling city, horse riding schools have a strong connection to the nature and open spaces surrounding them and many will have long histories. Choose warmer-toned colours for your interior design, such as reds and browns. The warmer tones help create a more welcoming atmosphere and don’t stand out as being overly bright. If you’re decorating the stables themselves, ensure any wood is in a good condition and isn’t rotting whilst also keeping any decorations practical for the environment. Consider hanging horse riding equipment on the walls too, as this is not only good for storage but also a great way of adding some additional decoration to a horse-centred space.