What questions would you ask to a barn owner?

Question

For school, I have to interview someone for my newspaper, and I decided to interview, my riding coach. Although i don't know what to ask, all i need is 4 more. I need help! The questions have to be questions that are continued (not like questions were she says yes or no and leaves it) questions like "What advice can you give to people who want to go further in there careers". Questions that create a conversation.

Answer 1

Ask her how she became interested not only in horses, but in teaching. That's one question. You can also ask about who her favorite instructors were, and what sorts of life lessons she has learned over the years. Ask her something like, "If you had to live your life over again, what would you do differently? What would stay the same, and why?" Still another question would be to ask about her favorite horse or horses, and what they taught her that made them special. ( All horse people have a favorite horse that holds a special place in their hearts, and some of us have many such horses.)



You can conclude your interview by asking your coach if she has any "stories from the trenches" to share with your readers, or any anecdotes to pass along. Most people I've ever met usually love to tell stories- this is part of the human condition, and it's an important way in which we learn.

Answer 2

Always ask 5WH questions, not yes/no or "how much" questions. (Just in case they've not told you, 5WH is Who, What, Where, When, Why and How. Elementary in journalism, but often overlooked.)



Who is history is your favourite horseman, and why? (Mine would be Xenophon.)



How should someone explain riding to a friend who thinks, "You just sit there," and won't get on a horse?



What kind of training should a beginner's horse have, and how can a beginner know that the horse is properly trained?



Now I cold make up questions like those all day long, but you should be able to, too. Indeed, that's part of the assignment.



Additionally, when you have collected everything and are writing up your story, it should take you no longer than ten or fifteen minutes to write the story. If you agonise over the words for hours you are doing it wrong.

Answer 3

Ask her how she got started in horses. Ask her what led her to become a riding coach. Ask her what she likes best about her career. Ask her what she likes least about her career. Surely you can think of more questions along these lines.