Name:Equestrian Studies
Level:Higher Vocational Training
Duration of the training cycle:950 hours

The Higher Vocational Training Cycle in Equestrian Studies at JOVIAT is a program that trains students to plan, lead, and coordinate equestrian sports training and athlete teams in mid- and high-level competitions; coordinate human and material resources in equestrian activities; and manage riding schools.

Curriculum

  • Physiological factors of high performance: Study of the physiological bases that affect sports performance.
  • Psychosocial factors of high performance: Analysis of the psychological and social factors that influence high performance.
  • Training of sports trainers: Preparation for teaching and training in the sports context.
  • Organization and management applied to high performance: Knowledge about the management and organization of high-level sporting entities and activities.

  • Planning and programming of high performance in equestrian sports: Development of training plans for riders and horses.
  • Physical preparation of the rider or rider: Techniques and methods to improve the physical condition of riders.
  • Sports/conditional training of the high-performance sports horse: Strategies to optimize the physical performance of horses.
  • Direction and management of equestrian centers: Skills necessary for the efficient management of equestrian centers.
  • Technical-tactical training in equestrianism: Focus on specific strategies and techniques for equestrian competition.
  • Technical management in high-performance equestrian competitions: Training for technical management in competitions.
  • Organization and management of high-performance equestrian competitions: Knowledge to organize and manage equestrian events and competitions.
  • Project: Development of a project related to high performance in equestrian sports.

Project work

Design of a High Performance Training Program for Riders and Horses

Students could develop a complete training plan that includes physical, technical, and psychological preparation, for both riders and horses, focused on improving performance in equestrian competitions.

Organization of an Equestrian Competition

This project could involve the planning, organization, and execution of an equestrian competition , including logistical management, communication, and marketing of the event, as well as the supervision of safety and animal welfare.

Development of a Management Plan for an Equestrian Center

Students could create a business and management plan for an equestrian center , addressing aspects such as daily operations, financial management, marketing and promotion, and strategies for retaining and attracting customers.

Teaching staff

Andrea Closas Taberner

Sports physical educator and initial equestrian technique

Andrea Vega Sanchis

Sports physical educator and initial equestrian technique

Mercè Rossell Trains

Higher Technician in Equestrian Sports in Olympic Disciplines, Endurance, Orienteering, Equestrian Tourism, and Advocacy

Paula Sorolla Bermejo

Veterinària

Gabriel Romero Serra

Senior equestrian technician in Olympic disciplines

Luna Bessoli Vilaró

Higher Technician in Equestrian Sports in Olympic Disciplines, Endurance, Orienteering, and Equestrian Tourism

Manel Cata Garcia

Tourism and Advanced Equestrian Technique Olympic disciplines

Jessica Romero Ramos

Advanced equestrian technique in disciplines of Endurance, Orienteering and Equestrian Tourism

Pau Dorca Petit

Senior equestrian technician in disciplines of Endurance, Orienteering and Equestrian Tourism

Andrés Lorenzo Peña

Senior equestrian technician in disciplines of Endurance, Orienteering and Equestrian Tourism

Bernat Casals Fores

Raid Technician of the Royal Spanish Equestrian Federation and Senior Equestrian Technician in the disciplines of Endurance, Orienteering and Equestrian Tourism

Cristian Martínez Garcia

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Students who pass the course receive the accreditation of Superior Sports Technician in Equestrianism. This qualification qualifies them to work professionally in the field of equestrianism at an advanced level, including high-performance training, management of equestrian centers, and technical direction in equestrian competitions.

The requirements to access this cycle are:

  • Pass a specific entrance exam organized by the Department of Education.
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent studies.
  • Have the title of sports technician in the equestrian disciplines of dressage, jumping, and eventing.

Completing this higher education cycle can open doors to university studies related to sports, sports management, or other areas linked to physical activity and well-being, in addition to enabling access to specialized training within the equestrian field.

Career opportunities for graduates include:

  • Instructor or planner of equestrian activities.
  • Coach and sports director of high-level competition activities.
  • Manager of equestrian centers.
  • Organizer of high-performance equestrian competitions.