🐴 Equine Education Certification Programs at Finca Soley
Finca Soley is a place for personal growth, hands-on learning, and deep connection with horses. Nestled in the heart of Costa Rica, our programs offer immersive, on-site experiences complemented by online coursework. We invite individuals passionate about equine care and training to join our community and embark on a transformative educational journey.
🌿 Our Certification Programs
1. Equine Care and Basis Trainer Certification
Designed for those seeking comprehensive knowledge in horse welfare, this program covers:
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Daily care routines, including feeding and grooming
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Basic hoof care and health monitoring
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Understanding equine behavior and psychology
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Basic Training
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Behavioral training and correction strategies
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Classical in-hand Work and Lunging
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Natural Horsemanship and safty training - safe equines
2. Professional Horse Trainer Certification
Aimed at aspiring trainers, this intensive program delves into:
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Groundwork and starting young horses
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Classical in-hand Work and Lunging
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Advanced riding techniques up to high school level
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Theory and Understaning
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Teacher Education
🌎 Why Choose Finca Soley?
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Hands-On Experience: Work alongside our passionate horse trainer - access to high level schooling horses, trained in lightness
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Expert Instruction: Understand why and how to do things and how to provide a safe and posive enviourment for both: horse and human
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Community Living: Immerse yourself in a supportive environment that fosters growth and connection.
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Natural Beauty: Experience the serene landscapes of Costa Rica as you learn.
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Join us at Finca Soley, where education meets passion, and transform your love for horses into a certified profession.
🐴 Equine Care and Basis Trainer Certification
🐴 Foundation Program
Start your journey into the equine world with our hands-on Horse Care & Basic Trainer Program in the heart of Costa Rica!
Live on a peaceful eco-farm, build trust with horses through natural horsemanship, and gain a strong foundation in horse care and ethical training.
This program is ideal for beginners - intermediate riders and those interested in equine-assisted work, horse rescue, or becoming a thoughtful, confident horse caretaker.
📅 Duration: From 4 weeks on
🎯 Experience Level: Beginner to Intermediate
🔍 Focus Areas:
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Natural horsemanship & trust-building groundwork
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Basic horse training: lunging, leading & desensitizing
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Daily care: feeding, grooming, turnout
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Equine behavior, psychology & communication
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Basic health checks, first aid & hoof care
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Sustainable stable management & wellness routines
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Introduction to equine therapy principles
🗓 Work & Learning Schedule:
Approx. 6 hours/day, 5 days/week – combining hands-on care, groundwork, practical training, and guided theory
🎓 What’s Included:
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Certificate upon completion
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Groundwork & basic training sessions with experienced horses
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Daily practical experience in care and handling
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Online and live theory classes on health, behavior & training
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Mentorship from experienced natural horsemanship trainer
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Optional Spanish lessons
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Community living on a Costa Rican eco-farm: Room and Board
Join us and take your first step into a meaningful future with horses — rooted in care, connection, and mindful training!
Looking for a shorter stay? check out our 1-6 weeks options here.
With daily arrival and flexible days of stay.
🐴 Classical Art of Riding Trainer Program
Take your riding and teaching skills to the next level with our immersive Horse Trainer Certification Program in the heart of Costa Rica!
Live on a peaceful eco-farm, train highly educated horses, and learn how to guide both horses and riders with clarity, compassion, and classical principles.
This program is ideal for aspiring professionals who want to become confident, ethical trainers — for both horses and humans.
📅 Duration: 10 weeks on-site + online modules
🎯 Experience Level: Intermediate to Advanced riders/trainers
🔍 Focus Areas:
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Classical riding & in-hand work (high school level)
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Rider seat, biomechanics & timing
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Horse training: balance, straightness & collection
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Teaching skills: how to guide students effectively
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Positive, horse-centered communication methods
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Sustainable stable management & equine care
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Theory and mindset work through online & live lessons
🗓 Work & Learning Schedule:
Approx. 5–6 hours/day, 5 days/week – combining riding, in-hand work, teaching practice, care, and theory
🎓 What’s Included:
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Trainer Certification upon completion
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Daily training with a highly educated school horse
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Mentorship in horse training and student instruction
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Step-by-step online and on-site learning
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Access to a supportive international trainer community
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Life on a Costa Rican ecological farm: Meals and Accomodation
Join us and become the kind of trainer horses trust and students love to learn from!