CLASSICAL ART OF RIDING TRAINER CERTIFICATION

Train with purpose. Ride with lightness. Teach with heart.

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Become a confident, ethical, and well-rounded horse trainer — for both horses and humans. This immersive program is designed to guide you into a professional career in classical horsemanship, combining deep practical experience, structured learning, and individual mentorship.

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📍 Program Structure

• 10 weeks intensive on-site training at Finca Soley, Costa Rica

• Blended learning model: includes online modules and theory lessons

• Ongoing support after completion: regular Zoom calls, mentorship, and an international trainer network

• Program fee: $8,000 USD – includes accommodation, meals, instruction, and access to a highly educated school horse

• 💳 Payment Options
  Flexible plans available – pay in full or in monthly installments after your deposit.
  👉 See full details at checkout.

• 📅 Cancellation Policy
  Fair cancellation terms and the option to reschedule if needed.
  👉 Details provided during the booking process.

• Individual path: The program is tailored to your goals, level, and future career path

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🐎 What You’ll Learn

Horse Training Skills

• How to assess a horse’s mental and physical state

• Creating customized training plans (with or without the owner)

• Groundwork, proper lunging & classical in-hand work

• Training progression: lateral movements, transitions, and high school movements

• Riding in lightness: developing seat, timing, and refined aids

• Tools & techniques: what we use — and what we avoid

• Online and in-person sessions on advanced training strategies

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Teaching & Communication

• How to teach students with clarity, empathy, and structure

• Creating positive, engaged training environments

• Working with fearful or blocked riders

• Communication skills and mindset coaching

• Honest self-reflection tools to grow as a trainer and teacher

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Holistic Horse Management

• Daily participation in stable routines

• Nutrition, supplements, and balanced feeding practices

• Saddle and tack fitting basics

• Hoof alignment: how to recognize imbalances & training effects

• Equine wellness: simple health checks & early detection

• Sustainable stable management and ethical care

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Tracking Progress & Structure

• Using checklists to track development

• Recognizing when a horse (or rider) is ready to progress

• Mind-body connection: mindset work for horse and human

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👩‍🎓 Who This Program Is For

This program is designed for riders and trainers (intermediate to advanced level) who want to:

• Start a professional career as a classical horse trainer and instructor

• Transform their professional career

• Train horses in balance, lightness, and pride

• Learn how to teach humans to ride

• Approach horsemanship holistically — beyond the arena

• Build their own individual path with strong mentorship

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🏡 Your Experience at Finca Soley

• Live on a beautiful ecological farm in Costa Rica

• Work closely with experienced instructors and highly trained horses

• Join a supportive, like-minded international community

• Leave with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to step into your future as a trainer