Instructions
Enroll in a riding school that specializes in trick riding. Here you will learn the basics about trick riding. These schools provide horses for you that are trained in trick riding so you don't need to learn on your own, inexperienced horse. If you can't find a school near you, look for schools that travel and offer clinics in different areas. This allows you to see if trick riding is the right fit for you.
Complete the program at the trick riding school. Take as many classes as you can, including advanced work. As you advance, you will learn about training trick horses and more about the industry. You can start training your own horse for trick riding. The right horse and rider partnership makes trick riding even more productive.
Join a trick riding team or organization. These groups put on shows and travel around or perform at local events. Rodeos and circuses commonly have trick riders, but movie and TV productions also employ trick riders. A team or other group will help you find more work and use your skills so you can start trick riding as a career.
How to Start Trick Riding
Trick riding is a special niche of horseback riding, designed for experienced riders who are athletic and have good balance. Some trick riding includes standing on a horse's back while it's in motion, doing a handstand on the horse and somersaulting off. Trick riding teams work together to put on shows and entertain audiences. If you are adept at trick riding, you can make a lucrative career in this niche.