Name:Initial Certificate of Equestrian Technician 1
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

Afternoons

Curriculum

Initial cycle

  • Basics of sports behavior
  • First aid
  • Adapted physical activity and disability
  • Sports organization
  • Transport and physical maintenance of the horse on the ground*
  • Hippology
  • Horse riding teaching methodology
  • Accompaniment for horseback riding itineraries
  • Equestrian events
  • Practical training

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.

Equipment and resources

The Intermediate Vocational Training Cycle in Equestrian at Joviat School offers top-level infrastructure and resources to ensure comprehensive practical and theoretical training for all students.

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– Certificate of the initial cycle of the Intermediate Vocational Training Cycle for the Sports Technician in Equestrian disciplines of Dressage, Show Jumping, and Equestrian Guiding.

– This qualification enables students to professionally carry out activities related to teaching and training from beginner level up to Galop 4, as well as to work as an Equestrian Guide.

– Access requires having graduated from ESO or the Certificate of passing the entrance exam: information on the entrance exam

– Access requires having graduated from ESO or OR the Certificate of Gallop 7 in Dressage and Show Jumping and Gallop 5 in Eventing.

The training cycle includes a practical training block, where students can apply and develop the skills and knowledge acquired in a real professional environment, improving their preparation for the world of work.

Those who complete the final cycle can access the final cycle of the Intermediate Vocational Training (CFGM) for Sports Technician in Equestrian disciplines of Endurance, Orienteering, and Equestrian Tourism. After passing the specific entrance exam, they can also access the final cycle of the CFGM for Sports Technician in Olympic equestrian disciplines: Dressage, Show Jumping, and Eventing.

Among the professional opportunities for graduates of this cycle are:

– Technical trainer in show jumping, dressage and full competition up to Gallop 4.

-Manager and organizer of beginner equestrian events.

– Equestrian Guide.