Name: | Initial Certificate of Equestrian Technician 1 |
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Level: | Intermediate Level Sports Technical Education |
Duration of the training cycle: | 380 hours |
Training in an educational center: | 280 hours |
On-the-job training: | 100 hours |
The initial cycle of these studies enables you to energize, instruct and specify the sports initiation of horse riding; organize, accompany and supervise athletes and users during their participation in activities, competitions and events specific to this level, and guide users on horseback through varied terrain, all in accordance with the guidelines established in the reference program, with safety conditions and respect for the environment and with the optimal level of quality that allows the satisfaction of the athletes and users who do the activity.
If you pass the course, you will obtain the initial cycle certificate in Equestrianism, which is common to both specialties .
Schedule

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Curriculum
Initial cycle
Project work
Design and Implementation of a Training Program for Jumping Competitions
Students could develop a specific training plan for horses and riders preparing for jumping competitions, including aspects such as physical preparation, jumping technique, and emotional management during competition.
Innovation Project in Dressage Teaching Methodologies
This project could explore new methodologies and technological tools to improve the teaching and learning of classical dressage, for both riders and horses.
Organization of a Complete Horse Riding Competition
Students could work on organizing a complete competition event, including all three disciplines (dressage, cross-country, and show jumping), from initial planning to the execution of the competition, including managing security, logistics, and communication.
Study on Horse Welfare in Various Equestrian Disciplines
Carrying out a research project focused on the welfare of horses in the disciplines of jumping, dressage and eventing, analyzing current practices and proposing improvements to ensure their welfare.