There, that's starting to look good, heels down. Others assume that you're on a plane with themselves in riding ability and talk to you as equals, which does wonders for the ego, but isn't all that great if you don't have a clue what they're trying to communicate. Once you find one you can live with by watching, then ride in a lesson, on a school horse with that trainer. Just watching sometimes isn't enough to know, riding with them once is almost always enough. If it was a good experience sign up, and work with them.
Many trainers give the first lesson free for just that reason.
Riding Instructor Certification - All you need to know. Building a partnership between you and your horse. Jason Kuhn showing Prix St. Georges. Exclusive one on one training and showing. On-site lessons and off site clinics.